During the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ fall general assembly, which will take place from November 14th to the 17th, the bishops will elect a new president of the conference. “Whichever bishop is elected will face a daunting set of challenges that
As the U.S. bishops prepare to gather for their fall assembly in Baltimore in mid-November, Russell Shaw writes about their decision to close more of their meetings to the media. “Open, honest and full communication is required for the good health of
During their fall general assembly in Baltimore Nov. 14-17, the U.S. bishops will elect the next president and vice president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops from a slate of 10 candidates nominated by their fellow bishops.
They also will vote on
As the U.S. bishops prepare to meet in November, Our Sunday Visitor contributing editor Russell Shaw has some ideas on what it is they should be discussing. In his latest column, Shaw offers three suggestions on topics for the bishops to tackle,