USCCB

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

General Mission

The Gospel of Christ and the teachings of his Church guide the work of the USCCB. The work of the Conference is rooted in three general mission goals and organized into three key areas of responsibility.

To act collaboratively and consistently on vital issues confronting the Church and society
To foster communion with the Church in other nations, within the Church universal, under the leadership of its supreme pastor, the Roman Pontiff
To offer appropriate assistance to each bishop in fulfilling his particular ministry in the local Church

USCCB Daily Readings

Thursday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time November 14, 2024
Reading 1 PHMN 7-20 Beloved: I have experienced much joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the holy ones have been refreshed by you, brother. Therefore, although I have the full right in Christ to order you to do what is proper, I rather urge you out of love, being as I […]
Memorial of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin November 13, 2024
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin [In the Dioceses of the United States] Reading 1 Ti 3:1-7 Beloved:Remind them to be under the control of magistrates and authorities,to be obedient, to be open to every good enterprise.They are to slander no one, to be peaceable, considerate,exercising all graciousness toward everyone.For we […]
Memorial of Saint Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr November 12, 2024
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr Reading 1 Ti 2:1-8, 11-14 Beloved:You must say what is consistent with sound doctrine,namely, that older men should be temperate, dignified,self-controlled, sound in faith, love, and endurance.Similarly, older women should be reverent in their behavior,not slanderers, not addicted to drink,teaching what is good, so that […]
Memorial of Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop November 11, 2024
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop Reading 1 Ti 1:1-9 Paul, a slave of God and Apostle of Jesus Christfor the sake of the faith of God's chosen onesand the recognition of religious truth,in the hope of eternal life that God, who does not lie, promised before time began,who indeed at […]
Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 10, 2024
Reading I 1 Kgs 17:10-16 In those days, Elijah the prophet went to Zarephath. As he arrived at the entrance of the city, a widow was gathering sticks there; he called out to her, "Please bring me a small cupful of water to drink." She left to get it, and he called out after her, […]
Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome November 9, 2024
Reading 1 Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 The angel brought meback to the entrance of the temple,and I saw water flowing outfrom beneath the threshold of the temple toward the east,for the façade of the temple was toward the east;the water flowed down from the southern side of the temple,south of the altar.He led me outside […]
Friday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time November 8, 2024
Reading 1 PHIL 3:17—4:1 Join with others in being imitators of me, brothers and sisters, and observe those who thus conduct themselves according to the model you have in us. For many, as I have often told you and now tell you even in tears, conduct themselves as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their […]
Thursday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time November 7, 2024
Reading 1 PHIL 3:3-8A Brothers and sisters: We are the circumcision, we who worship through the Spirit of God, who boast in Christ Jesus and do not put our confidence in flesh, although I myself have grounds for confidence even in the flesh. If anyone else thinks he can be confident in flesh, all the […]
Wednesday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time November 6, 2024
Reading 1 PHIL 2:12-18 My beloved, obedient as you have always been,not only when I am present but all the more now when I am absent,work out your salvation with fear and trembling.For God is the one who, for his good purpose,works in you both to desire and to work.Do everything without grumbling or questioning,that […]

USCCB News

Vatican bank head, experts promote faith-consistent investment funds November 12, 2024
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Catholic institutions and individuals have hundreds of millions of dollars to invest but have almost no investment funds tailored to ensuring their money goes only to companies that respect Catholic moral and social teaching, said the head of the Vatican bank.In response, Jean-Baptiste de Franssu, president of the Institute for the […]
U.S. Bishops Vote for USCCB Treasurer-elect and Committee Chairmen-elect at Fall Plenary Assembly November 12, 2024
BALTIMORE – At their Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) voted for a Conference treasurer and chairmen for five standing committees. The Conference treasurer also serves as the chairman of the Committee on Budget and Finance. All six bishops will serve for one year as chairmen-elect before beginning a three-year […]
U.S. Bishops Affirm Advancement of the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of Sister Annella Zervas, OSB November 12, 2024
BALTIMORE - At their November Plenary Assembly, the bishops of the United States held a canonical consultation on the cause of beatification and canonization of Sister Annella Zervas, a professed religious of the Order of Saint Benedict.Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of Springfield, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Canonical Affairs […]
U.S. Bishops Affirm Advancement of the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of the Servant of God Dr. Gertrude Barber November 12, 2024
BALTIMORE - At their November Plenary Assembly, the bishops of the United States held a canonical consultation on the cause of beatification and canonization of the Servant of God Dr. Gertrude A. Barber.Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of Springfield, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Canonical Affairs and Church Governance, and […]
Vatican, Microsoft unveil AI-generated 'digital twin' of St. Peter's November 11, 2024
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Aimed at reaching out to people unable to go to Rome for the Holy Year and helping the millions who are expected to visit St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican teamed up with Microsoft and other specialized experts to create a "digital twin" of the church for an immersive and more meaningful […]
Pope Francis Appoints Father Artur Bubnevych as Bishop of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Holy Protection of Mary November 8, 2024
WASHINGTON - Pope Francis has appointed Reverend Artur Bubnevych, as Bishop of the Byzantine Eparchy of Holy Protection of Mary. Bishop-elect Bubnevych is a priest of Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Phoenix and currently serves as pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Byzantine Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The appointment was […]
Pregnancy Help Centers Ensure That No Woman is Left Alone in Her Own Hour of Need November 8, 2024
WASHINGTON - Across the United States, approximately 2,750 pregnancy help centers offer life-affirming support to pregnant and parenting women in need. In recognition of their contribution to the common good, and in observance of Pregnancy Help Appreciation Week, November 11-15, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) […]