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Now more than ever it is imperative that the Senate passes legislation that will provide permanent relief to DACA and Dreamer youth. USCCB supports Dreamers and has advocated for the DREAM Act and H.R. 6 the American Dream and Promise Act. Click here to read the report on the financial contributions of Dreamers.

The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference, which includes Bishop Edward Weisenburger, stand in solidarity with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops regarding today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling and its impact on Deferred Acton for Child Arrivals (DACA) recipients. Click here to read the full statement from the Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The mandate given by Pope Francis to the Vatican’s coronavirus commission was to prepare a future full of hope amid chaos and uncertainty,... Read more...

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Bishops called for Americans to celebrate the country’s diversity, prayed the deep sin of racism can be overcome and invited people to remember that each person is a unique creation of God in Trinity Sunday homilies, messages and events. Read more...

Statement of Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger on the Killing of Mr. George Floyd: I join with Bishops across our nation in denouncing racism and the violence it engenders. Click here to read the full statement from Bishop Edward Weisenburger.