US Bishops Conference Announces that it "has no authority to intervene in matters dealing with decisions made in an individual diocese" - USCCB

USCCB Statement on Decisions Made in Individual Dioceses

In response to inquiries the USCCB has received over the last several days about matters pertaining to decisions made in individual (arch)dioceses, the Conference offered a clarification from its spokesperson, Chieko Noguchi, executive director of public affairs.

October 3, 2025

WASHINGTON - In response to inquiries the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has received over the last several days about matters pertaining to decisions made in individual (arch)dioceses, the Conference offered the following clarification from its spokesperson, Chieko Noguchi, executive director of public affairs:

“The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is not a governing body, and as such, it has no authority to intervene in matters dealing with decisions made in an individual diocese. The USCCB seeks to facilitate dialogue among its bishop members, while also respecting the right of individual bishops to speak as they deem appropriate.”
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