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In this episode of Catholic Current, we speak with two Catholic writers, Katy Carl and Sarah Cortez. We discuss and celebrate the convergence of literature and Catholicism in America. This conversation marks the eighth episode of our new series highlighting the significant contributions of Catholics to the United States as we approach the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Black Catholic History in the U.S.A. In this episode of Catholic Current, we speak with historian and author Shannen Dee Williams, Ph. D. We discuss and celebrate the history and important role of the African Catholic experience in America. This conversation marks the seventh episode of our new series highlighting the significant contributions of Catholics to the United States as we approach the n...

In this episode of Catholic Current, we speak with writer and journalist Elizabeth Bruenig. We discuss and celebrate the history and important role of Catholic social teaching, especially during the past century. This conversation marks the sixth episode of our new series highlighting the significant contributions of Catholics to the United States as we approach the nation’s 250th anniversary.

In this episode of Catholic Current, we speak with Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services USA. We discuss and celebrate the history and important role of Catholic military chaplains. This conversation marks the fifth episode of our new series highlighting the significant contributions of Catholics to the United States as we approach the nation’s 250th anniversar...

In this episode of Catholic Current, we speak with Sr. Mary Haddad, RSM, president and CEO of the Catholic Health Association, and also Brian Reardon, VP of Communications and Market

In this episode of Catholic Current, we speak with historians Timothy P. O’Malley, Ph. D. of the University of Notre Dame and Maria Cecilia Ulrickson, Ph. D. of the Catholic University of America. We explore the role of Catholic liturgy and devotions in American culture. This conversation marks the third episode of our new series highlighting the significant contributions of Catholics to the Unite...

In this episode of Catholic Current, we speak with historians Maria Mazzenga, Ph. D., and Julia G. Young, Ph. D., both of the Catholic University of America. We reflect on the different immigrant communities who have made the Catholic Church in this country what it is today. This conversation marks the second episode of our new series highlighting the significant contributions of Catholics to the...

In this episode of Catholic Current, we speak with historian and author Michael Breidenbach, Ph. D., about Catholic life during the colonial era. This conversation marks the premiere of our new series highlighting the significant contributions of Catholics to the United States as we approach the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Catholic Current talks with Most Rev. Daniel E. Garcia (Diocese of Austin), the first chairman of USCCB’s brand-new Subcommittee for the Promotion of Racial Justice and Reconciliation. Bishop Garcia is joined by Shareena Grant, who staffs the new subcommittee taking the place of the former Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism.

Episcopal Formation Initiative Mandatum by Bishop Gary Janak by USCCB Clips

Weekly news summary from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Weekly news summary from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Weekly news summary from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Four committee chairmen called on Congress to be in “radical solidarity” with women and babies. Read their letter to policymakers: https://www.usccb.org/resources/USCCB%20Letter%20and%20Policy%20Recommendations%20Supporting%20Women%20and%20Families%20-%20Oct%202022%09_0.pdf November is Black Catholic History Month. Related resources and information about the six African American men and women on t...

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This week the Senate passed H.R. 8404, the “Respect for Marriage Act.” Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee for Religious Liberty, and Bishop Robert Barron of Winona-Rochester, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life, and Youth, issued a joint letter and analysis urging Congress to oppose the measure...

President of the USCCB Archbishop Timothy Broglio wrote a column published in America Magazine, calling for unity: https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2022/12/07/archbishop-broglio-pope-francis-unity-244275 During his general audience Nov. 30, Pope Francis encouraged a daily examination of conscience. Watch the video. December 8th is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virg...

On the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Bishop Mark Seitz, Chair of the Committee on Migration, issued a statement in solidarity with migrants and invited all people of faith to pray for those forced to move from their homes. Read the statement: On Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Reaffirms Church’s Solidarity with Immigrants. Pope Francis also celebrated Mass for th...

Carol Glatz of Catholic News Service in Rome gives a short tour of more than one hundred nativity scenes from around the world under Bernini’s colonnades in St. Peter’s Square. The crèche exhibition is sponsored by the Dicastery for Evangelization.

Retired Pope Benedict XVI passed away December 31, 2022, in his residence at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican Gardens. On January 5, 2023, Pope Francis presided over the funeral Mass for his predecessor: https://www.usccb.org/news/2023/funeral-pope-remembers-benedicts-wisdom-tenderness-devotion Read USCCB President, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio’s reflection on Pope Benedict XVI: https...

President Biden recently visited the border where he met with Bishop Mark Seitz, Chair of the Committee on Migration and Bishop of El Paso. Bishop Seitz issued a statement on January 6th expressing his dismay about the administration’s “ continued reliance on harmful policies over humane solutions.” Read more about the Committee on Migration: https://www.usccb.org/committees/migration Read more of...

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese of the Military Services, USA, and president of the USCCB issued a statement in observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. https://www.usccb.org/news/2023/usccb-presidents-statement-observance-rev-martin-luther-king-jr-day-2023 Catholics across the country are observing a nationwide prayer vigil on Thursday, January 19 to Friday, January 20...

During Mass for the Sunday of the Word of God, Pope Francis said that the Church should have an expansive heart. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTGwhXjQzwQ Bishop Juan Miguel Betancourt invites the Catholic faithful to view a new series of video seminars to learn more about Scripture. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz8FAZqeBK8 January 22 also marked the twentieth annivers...

The observances of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Sunday, Feb. 12) are an opportunity to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family. This year's theme is "Marriage...one flesh, given and received." Learn more at https://www.usccb.org/topics/marriage... The annual Catholic Social Ministry Gathering (CSMG...