The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops posted a “special message” in November denouncing “indiscriminate mass deportation of people” and other immigration policies being carried out by the Trump administration. The conference’s newly elected president, Archbishop Paul Coakley, told Margaret Brennan that he hasn’t spoken with the president or vice president, but if he does, “undoubtedly, the question of immigration is going to come up.” “I think we have opportunities to work together,”

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops posted a “special message” in November denouncing “indiscriminate mass deportation of people” and other immigration policies being carried out by the Trump administration. The conference’s newly elected president, Archbishop Paul Coakley, told Margaret Brennan that he hasn’t spoken with the president or vice president, but if he does, “undoubtedly, the question of immigration is going to come up.” “I think we have opportunities to work together,”

14K views · 409 reactions | I'm here in Baltimore with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. We've talked a lot about what the Church is going through and listened to victims of sexual abuse. While they're understandably frustrated, they also talk about their love for Jesus and His Church and hope for the future. Jesus is still with us. | Timothy Cardinal Dolan | Facebook

"Catholic teaching exhorts nations to recognize the fundamental dignity of all persons, including immigrants. We bishops advocate for a meaningful reform of our nation’s immigration laws and procedures. Human dignity and national security are not in conflict. Both are possible if people of good will work together. We recognize that nations have a responsibility to regulate their borders and establish a just and orderly immigration system for the sake of the common good. Without such processes, i

Most Rev. Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, reflects on the gift of Catholic schools as the Church observes Catholic Schools Week. Catholic schools form students in humility, wisdom, and virtue, rooted in the dignity of every person, with a focus on academic excellence and the spiritual, moral, and intellectual growth of each child, for the flourishing of each individual and their ultimate salvation. | United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

2.3K views · 95 reactions | Bishops' Peace Pilgrimage Day 4 (cont'd): The bishops heard today about how scarcity of water will likely fuel more conflicts in the future. At the Well of Jacob, where Jesus met the Samaritan woman, Bishop Stephen Blaire reflects on how the bishops are similarly seeking to change lives with their witness. | United States Conference of Catholic Bishops | Facebook