Metropolitan Zachariah Mar Nicholovos of the Northeast American Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, extends heartfelt congratulations to Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City on his election as President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
“On behalf of the clergy and faithful of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church in North America, I assure you of our prayers as you undertake this sacred responsibility. May the Holy Spirit grant you strength, discernment, and peace as you guide the Conference in addressing the many pastoral and moral challenges facing the faithful in today’s world."
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is the national assembly of Catholic bishops in the United States. It supports the Roman Catholic Church’s mission through pastoral leadership, and works collaboratively to address spiritual, moral, and social concerns affecting the nation. Recent elections of the assembly's leadership took place and their Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, from November 11-13, 2025.