USCCB Cultural Diver

“Offering Refuge to the Vulnerable and Persecuted Is a Founding Principle of Our Country,” Says Bishop Cahill “We appreciate the Administration’s acknowledgement that our country can continue to resettle refugees, and we renew our call for resettlement to be extended further to others in need, including those persecuted on the basis of their faith, the likes of whom have no access to refuge in our country at this time.” | Read the full release at: ow.ly/sncA50Z5juo

For #WelcomeWednesday, Bishop Menjivar-Ayala shares, "[Immigrants] are afraid, they have many questions, they have nostalgia for the family they left behind, so walking with people, listening to them and helping them cope... [is] doing ministry for immigrants." @WashArchdiocese

Clarissa Ann Martinez, Assistant Director for Asian and Pacific Island Affairs, honors the deep faith of our API communities. Rooted in the Spirit of ʻOhana, we give thanks for the beautiful presence and rich traditions of our API families.’

"St. Augustine HS is an exemplar for the Catholic Church that demonstrates the rich diversity that exists in the Catholic faith..." Read the article, A Mission Lived Between Law and Hope by Fr. Etido Jerome, S.S.J.: usccb.org/committees/cul…

"Language is a vital part of who we are. From culture to culture, language is fundamentally linked to identity. The utmost importance to support Indigenous Catholics in preserving their languages..." Read the article by Rev. David Bailey: usccb.org/committees/cul…

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"The Catholic Church proclaims itself universal catholic in the truest sense of the word. Yet universality is not merely about geography; it is about visibility." Check out Telling the Whole Story by Dr. Ansel Augustine: usccb.org/committees/cul…

Join us in celebrating Stefanie! Wishing her the happiest of birthdays!

Support the Catholic Communication Campaign! May 16–17, dioceses nationwide will collect to help “shed the light of Christ” through digital, broadcast, and print media. Gifts support Daily Mass readings and other projects. Give online: igivecatholic.org/story/USCCB-CCC

The Subcommittee on Hispanic/Latino Affairs is aligning with the USCCB’s 2025–2028 Mission Directive advancing a shared commitment to missionary discipleship through five concrete pastoral actions. Read the article by Dr. Alejandro Aguilera-Titus: usccb.org/committees/cul…

"PCMRT demonstrates the importance of journeying together in mission by ensuring that outreach, priorities, and actions align with the USCCB’s Mission Directive and goals." Read the article by Sr. Joanna Okereke: usccb.org/committees/cul…

"API Catholics bring profound gifts to the Church deep faith, growing in unity, courage, patience, and a resilience shaped by migration and sacrifice." Read the article, Facing Our Dragons Together ... by Clarissa Ann Martinez: usccb.org/committees/cul…

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Reverend Gary R. Studniewski and Reverend Robert P. Boxie, III, as auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of Washington. Read here: usccb.org/news/2026/pope…

Pope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of Bishop Mark Brennan of Wheeling-Charleston; Appoints Bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala as Successor | Read the full release at: ow.ly/rIHy50YT3Br

Pope Leo XIV Appoints Two New Auxiliary Bishops for the Archdiocese of Washington; Accepts Resignation of Most Reverend Roy Campbell | Read the full release at: ow.ly/wB0w50YT3C0

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April offers a chance to #StrengthenTheChurchAtHome. Nearly 40% of U.S. dioceses are home mission territory, serving rural and isolated communities. Support the Catholic Home Missions Appeal April 25–26 or give online via #iGiveCatholic.

Bishop Simon Peter Engurait Is First African Catholic Bishop Named in U.S. | EWTN News In Depth youtu.be/Hg93TWS5BJU?si… #BishopSimonPeterEngurait #FirstAfricanCatholicBishop

“I am disheartened that the President chose to write such disparaging words about the Holy Father. Pope Leo is not his rival; nor is the Pope a politician. He is the Vicar of Christ who speaks from the truth of the Gospel and for the care of souls.” - Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, President, USCCB @ArchbishopOKC

As U.S. Seeks a Negotiated End to War in Iran, Bishop Zaidan Calls for Peace and Humanitarian Assistance for Lebanon “As the United States seeks a negotiated end to the war in Iran, I call on President Trump and the international community to ensure that the people of Lebanon receive greater access to humanitarian assistance, including food and medical supplies, especially in the south,” said Bishop Zaidan.