Bishop Henning on the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

"As successors to the apostles, Bishops govern their dioceses in communion with the Holy Father, and work in varieties of ways to draw the people of their territory into proper relationship with the Lord and unite them to the universal Church. Across the world, on every continent and in every culture, Bishops strive to sanctify, teach and govern. Each of their dioceses is an expression of the universal Church.

"In the last century, the custom of establishing national conferences has arisen. It is not the creation of a 'national diocese,' but rather a forum for communication and cooperation among dioceses. . . ."

In a recent commentary, Bishop Richard G. Henning, the bishop of the Diocese of Providence (RI), reflected on the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and its work.

To access Bishop Henning's complete essay, please visit:

The State of Hope: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (30 JUN 24)