The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is the national assembly of Roman Catholic bishops in the United States that coordinates collective pastoral action, issues guidance on liturgy and doctrine, and conducts public policy advocacy grounded in Catholic social teaching to support the Church’s mission in the U.S.
Typically advocates on pro‑life issues (opposes abortion and assisted suicide), religious liberty and conscience protections, immigration reform emphasizing family unity and humane treatment, social welfare and anti‑poverty programs, healthcare policies with conscience protections, opposition to capital punishment, and support for faith‑based education and humanitarian assistance.
Primarily funded by assessments and contributions from U.S. dioceses and parishes, supplemented by donations and grants, program and publication revenue, and investment income.
U.S. Catholic dioceses and bishops; the Holy See (Vatican); national Catholic agencies such as Catholic Relief Services and Catholic Charities USA; diocesan Catholic schools, hospitals, and charitable organizations.
Religious institution; nonprofit episcopal conference (tax-exempt organization)
