Archbishop Timothy Broglio, the president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, told congressional leaders that “the Catholic bishops of the United States stand ready to work with leaders of both parties” to avert a government shutdown.
In a September 21 letter, Archbishop Broglio reiterated the USCCB’s federal funding priorities and concerns about immigration legislation.
“The bishops renew our call for bipartisan cooperation on a CR [continuing resolution] to avoid a government shutdown and enact a just budget that reduces future unsustainable deficits, protects poor and vulnerable people, advances the common good, and promotes human life and dignity,” Archbishop Broglio concluded.