Newsroom archives
February, 2018
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The Time to Act
February 24, 2018 at 5:45 pmThe Catholic Bishops of California fervently appeal to each of you, as the elected Senators and Representatives of our California Congressional delegation: Please step up now to protect the “Dreamers,” our young sisters and brothers from deportation.... -
U.s. Catholic Bishops Chairman of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs Offers Condolences on the Death of the Rev. Billy Graham
February 21, 2018 at 9:06 pmWASHINGTON—His Excellency, Bishop Joseph Bambera of Scranton, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Office for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, has issued the following statement on receiving the news of the Rev. Billy...
January, 2018
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Chairman of U.s. Bishops’ Committee on Migration Praises Path to Citizenship for Dreamers; Remains Deeply Troubled About Proposal’s Impact on Family Unity
January 30, 2018 at 3:36 pmWASHINGTON—In response to the White House framework on immigration released on January 26th, Most Reverend Joe S. Vásquez, Bishop of Austin, and Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Migration, stated the following: “We welcome the Administration’s... -
Bishop Vann to Anoint Sick and Bless Caregivers During World Day of the Sick Celebration
January 26, 2018 at 10:01 pmGarden Grove, Calif., (January 26, 2018) The Most Rev. Kevin W. Vann, Bishop of Orange will anoint ill patients with holy oil and bless the hands of caregivers with holy water brought from the consecrated grotto of Massabielle in Lourdes, France;... -
Bishop Thanh Thai Nguyen to Lead Prayer Service in Support of “dreamers” in Brea
January 23, 2018 at 5:14 pmHundreds of faithful advocates to gather outside the district office of Representative Ed Royce calling for the fair and just legislation for DACA Youth Garden Grove, Calif. (January 23, 2018) – The Most Reverend Thanh Thai Nguyen, Auxiliary Bishop of... -
Hundreds of Thousands of Families to Face End of Immigration Protection: Decision to End Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador Is a Travesty
January 09, 2018 at 12:38 amSILVER SPRING, Maryland – The Trump administration’s decision to end Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador in September 2019 will mean wrenching decisions and heartache for 200,000 families that have made the United States their home while their...