We Hold These Truths – Our Nation’s 250th Anniversary
Celebrating Catholic Contributions to the United States of America on the Semiquincentennial Anniversary
As the United States of America commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, the USCCB joins this celebration by lifting up the contributions of Catholics and the impact of our faith on the history of this country.
Click here to go to the USCCB website on the impact the Catholic faith has had on our nation.
Pope and Bishops Speak Out on Immigration Issue
Pope Leo XIV Urges Humane Treatment of Immigrants, Calls for Heeding U.S. Bishops’ Message – The Pope replied that immigrants must be treated with dignity even if they lack legal status.
U.S. Bishops Issue a “Special Message” on Immigration from Plenary Assembly in Baltimore –The bishops issued a Special Message addressing their concern for the evolving situation impacting immigrants in the United States. It marked the first time in twelve years the USCCB invoked this particularly urgent way of speaking as a body of bishops.
Below is an Excellent Commentary on Catholic Teachings on Immigration
A Catholic Response to the Immigration and Deportation Debate COMMENTARY: This approach to immigration is morally grounded, theologically sound and capable of fostering genuine dialogue.
Catholic Teaching on Racism in Our Country
The issue of racism is prominent in the current discourse about our nation and the call for equality and respect. On November 14, 2018, long before the current social crisis, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops realized a pastoral letter on racism.
We encourage you to read “Open Wide Our Hearts -the enduring call to love“
The Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference
The official voice of the Catholic Church on current issues facing our state.
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Religious Freedom, the first freedom, is constantly under attack in our state, nation and around the world.
Click here to read updated information from the USCCB Committee for Religious Freedom to keep informed on this important issue.
Pope Francis: Gender ideology is the ugliest danger of our time
Pope Francis clearly expressed the Church’s opposition to gender identity ideology. An ideology not only in opposition to the natural law of God, but also not supported by natural science.
Pope Leo XIV
Magnifica Humanitas (Magnificent Humanity)
Magnifica Humanitas (“Magnificent Humanity”), On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence, is Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, addressing human dignity and the ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence. This encyclical invites us to consider the profound impacts that rapid technological advancement has on human work, social relations, and the common good of all people.
Read Magnifica Humanitas
Bishops Approve Statement Opposing Physician-Assisted Suicide
June 16, 2011 Call On Catholics To Give Support To The Dying, Ensure Their Legal Protection To live in a manner worthy of our human dignity, and to spend our final days on this earth in peace and comfort, [...]
Connecticut Bishops Issue Statement on Ending Anti-Semitism
December 12, 2023 In recent weeks we have seen a disturbing and unacceptable emergence of anti-Semitism unleashed in many corners of our state and country. These demonstrations, speeches, and acts of intimidation against the Jewish people are profoundly evil and [...]