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Listen, Teach, Send A Conversation With Bishop Arturo Cepeda 1 Sep 26, 2024

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Guest Bishop Arturo Cepeda, Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit and Chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Cultural Diversity in the Church, shares how the Church can accompany and evangelize young people. The document Listen, Teach, Send: A National Pastoral Framework for Ministries with Youth and with Young Adults is available online.

Witnesses To Our Faith Catechists And The Year Of Mission Sep 12, 2024

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Guest Archbishop Charles Thompson of Indianapolis and Chair of the USCCB’s Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis discusses the important role of catechists as the Eucharistic Revival enters its Year of Mission. September 15, 2024, is Catechetical Sunday. Learn more about this day to recognize and celebrate the gift that catechists bring to a parish community: https://www.usccb.org/committees/evangelization-catechesis/lord-when-did-we-see-you-hungry

Catholic Current African American Catholics Sep 06, 2024

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Guest Ansel Joseph Augustine, D.Min., Assistant Director of the Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, talks about the Feast of Saint Peter Claver and the 40th Anniversary of “What We Have Seen and Heard,” a pastoral letter on evangelization from the Black bishops of the United States. The Pastoral Letter What We Have Seen and Heard is available online, along with a study guide. The documentary film, Going Home Like a Shooting Star: Thea Bowman's Journey to Sainthood, presents the riveting life of Sister Thea Bowman, an African American Catholic Franciscan Sister who used her powerful gifts to educate and challenge the church and society to grow in racial inclusivity.

This Week’s Catholic Current: Labor Day and the Dignity of Work Aug 23, 2024

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Guest Anthony Granado, Associate General Secretary of the USCCB, discusses the dignity of work, the rights of workers, and the role of immigrants in the U.S. economy.

Solidarity With The Church In Africa Aug 09, 2024

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Catholic Current talks with Bishop Peter Smith, chairman of the Subcommittee on the Church in Africa, about the Solidarity Fund. Bishop Smith shares his experiences with the vibrant faith in Africa, including the blessings we share with one another.

Eucharistic Congress Indianapolis Jul 12, 2024

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Nearly 50,000 people will gather in Indianapolis on July 17–21 for five days of transformation, prayer, and community. Archbishop Charles Thompson, chairman of the Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis, and Bishop Andrew Cozzens, chairman of the National Eucharistic Congress, offer a preview of what to expect and share their hopes.

Spring Plenary Assembly - Day Two Jun 14, 2024

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The USCCB Spring 2024 plenary assembly concludes with a report on the upcoming Eucharistic Congress, discussion about religious workers’ visas, an outgoing address from Suzanne Healy, the chair of the National Review Board, and approval of the new pastoral framework for Native and Indigenous people, “Keeping Christ’s Sacred Promise.”

Spring Plenary Assembly—Day One Jun 14, 2024

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The USCCB Spring 2024 plenary assembly gets underway with addresses from Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, as well as Archbishop Timothy Broglio, President of the USCCB. Catholic Current also spoke with Bishop Robert Barron, Chairman of the Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life & Youth, about the proposed pastoral framework for youth and young adults.

Apostleship of the Sea Serves Stranded Seafarers in Baltimore Jun 07, 2024

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Guest Andrew Middleton, Director of the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Apostleship of the Sea, discusses ministry to the crew of the container ship Dali, which crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge causing its collapse and the death of six construction workers.

Catholic Education And Students With Special Needs May 30, 2024

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Making Catholic education inclusive and accessible for students with special needs is a priority for the Committee on Catholic Education. Guests Mary Pat Donoghue, Executive Director of USCCB’s Secretariat for Catholic Education, and Maggie Hubbard, Ed. D, with the National Catholic Partnership on Disability, discuss the importance of serving all students in Catholic schools.

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