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In the U.S.


United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
www.usccb.org

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is an assembly of hierarchy of the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands who jointly exercise certain pastoral functions on behalf of the Christian faithful of the United States. 

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National Black Catholic Congress
​​​nbcc​​ongress.org

The National Black Catholic Congress, comprised of member organizations, represent African American Roman Catholics, working in collaboration with National Roman Catholic organizations.


National Catholic Council for Hispanic Ministry
National Catholic Council for Hispanic Ministry​
​​ncchm-us.org

The National Catholic Council for Hispanic Ministry provides a national network and forum for the religious, social, professional, and civic advancement of Roman Catholic Hispanics in the United States.


Tekakwitha Conference
Tekakwitha Conference
​​tekconf.org

A conference for the evangelization of Native American Catholics. 


National Association for Lay Ministry
National Association for Lay Ministry
www.nalm.org​

The National Association for Lay Ministry supports, educates and advocates for lay ministers and promotes the development of lay ministry in the Catholic church. 


Catholic Charities USA
Catholic Charities USA​
www.catholiccharitiesusa.org

Catholic Charities provides social services to people in need regardless of religious, social, or economic backgrounds.



Catholic Relief Services
Catholic Relief Services
www.crs.org

CRS is dedicated to assisting the poor and disadvantaged, putting into practice the teachings of Jesus in the Gospel to alleviate suffering, promote development, foster charity and justice throughout the world. 


Catholic Health Association USA
Catholic Health Association​ (CHA)
​www.chausa.org

The Catholic Health Association is based in St. Louis. founded in 1915, and supports the Catholic health ministry's pursuit of the strategic directions of mission, ethics and advocacy.