Hawaii Catholic Herald Every April, the Catholic Church in the U.S. marks Child Abuse Prevention Month to highlight the importance of protecting children and preventing abuse. Spearheaded by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection, the initiative offers resources to dioceses, parishes and schools so they can support and inform […]
Respect Life: USCCB directives offer guidance on dignity, Catholic health care
By Val and Deacon Gary Streff Special to the Herald One of Pope Leo XIV’s goals this year is for Christians to be reacquainted with the Second Vatican Council and to rediscover the beauty and importance of the many ecclesial documents that came out of the historic meeting. The “Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic […]
Bishops reflect on civil rights, ‘sin of racism and slavery’
By Gina Christian OSV News Several U.S. bishops recently traveled on pilgrimage to key sites commemorating the nation’s Civil Rights Movement and the legacy of slavery and racial discrimination — with two bishops telling OSV News the journey showed the need to face the past, before seeking to change the future. “It’s important to learn […]
Bishops detail faith-based ways to mark nation’s birthday
OSV News WASHINGTON — As the U.S. prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has encouraged Catholics to participate in initiatives including a collective “250 Hours of Adoration” and “250 Works of Mercy.” To celebrate the occasion, “America 250,” […]
Austin bishop is named leader of subcommittee focused on racial justice
By Gina Christian OSV News The U.S. bishops have named Bishop Daniel E. Garcia of Austin, Texas, as the first chairman of their Subcommittee for the Promotion of Racial Justice and Reconciliation. The news was announced by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in a Nov. 20 media release. Bishop Garcia was appointed by Archbishop […]
Bishops approve pastoral message on immigration
OSV News BALTIMORE — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops approved a “special pastoral message on immigration” Nov. 12, voicing “our concern here for immigrants” at their annual fall plenary assembly in Baltimore. The statement came as a growing number of bishops have acknowledged that some of the Trump administration’s immigration policies risk presenting the […]
Pope ‘very attentive’ to U.S. immigration advocates in meeting
By Kate ScanlonOSV News WASHINGTON — Pope Leo XIV expressed solidarity with the immigrant community in the U.S. and urged the church to be a united voice on their behalf in an Oct. 8 private audience with immigration advocates. Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas, told OSV News that in the brief meeting […]
Bishops’ subcommittee on fighting racism gains permanent status
By Gina ChristianOSV News The U.S. Catholic bishops have deepened their commitment to combating racism by making permanent a subcommittee dedicated to working for racial justice and reconciliation in society. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said Sept. 10 that its Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism — established in 2017 under then-USCCB president, and now […]
Respecting the dignity of human life
By Val and Deacon Gary StreffSpecial to the Herald Last month, we attended the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Respect Life Conference in Washington, D.C. It was a great time meeting with other Respect Life directors across the United States. The topics presented by panel experts included abortion, physician-assisted suicide, teen suicide, in-vitro fertilization, surrogacy, […]
Nationally renowned USCCB official to speak at next Day of Study
St. Anthony of Padua Church in Kailua will host the diocesan event Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu’s next Day of Study will feature a nationally renowned leader in evangelization and catechesis, who also has extensive experience in youth and young adult ministry. Marilyn Santos, associate director of the Secretariat of Evangelization and Catechesis […]