Letters from our Bishops of the United States of America – 2025

• Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio (Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA)

  • Statement: In January 2025, Archbishop Broglio, as president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), responded to anticipated executive orders on immigration by emphasizing the Church’s commitment to upholding the sacredness of human life and the dignity of every person, including immigrants and refugees.
  • USCCB Statement on the Executive Orders Expected to be Signed by the New President

• Bishop Mark J. Seitz (Diocese of El Paso, Texas)

  • Statement: In January 2025, Bishop Seitz, as chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Migration, criticized executive actions by the Trump administration that he argued would endanger vulnerable families and children, calling for just and merciful solutions to immigration issues.
  • Executive Actions Will Subject Vulnerable Families and Children to Grave Danger, says Bishop Seitz