Arizona Catholic Conference

The Arizona Catholic Conference is the public policy agency for the Diocese of Gallup, the Diocese of Phoenix, the Diocese of Tucson and the Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Phoenix.

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Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference Statement on Governor Ducey Signing Bill to Ban Abortions at 15-Weeks Gestation into Law 

March 30, 2022| PDF The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) are grateful that Governor Doug Ducey has signed into law legislation (SB 1164) that is designed to further protect women and their unborn children.  Depending upon the outcome of litigation currently before the U.S. Supreme Court, there is a very good chance that

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Declaración de los Obispos de la Conferencia Católica de Arizona sobre la aprobación del proyecto de ley por el Gobernador Ducey para prohibir los abortos a las 15 semanas de gestación 

Marzo 30, 2022| PDF Los obispos de la Conferencia Católica de Arizona (ACC) agradecen que el gobernador Doug Ducey ha convertido en ley el Proyecto (SB 1164) que está diseñado para proteger aún más a las mujeres y sus bebés por nacer.                                                                                                                                        Dependiendo del resultado de la demanda legal que se está llevando actualmente ante

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Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference Op-ed Supporting the Hyde Amendment

Preserving the Hyde Amendment and Protecting the Vulnerable   Protecting the vulnerable, especially innocent human life, should always be a primary goal of the government.  As Congress prepares to vote on funding priorities for the coming year, we are encouraged that attention is being paid to assisting vulnerable populations in many different ways.  Unfortunately, however,

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Arizona Catholic Conference 2021 Legislative Wrap-Up

ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 2021 LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP By Ron Johnson Arizona Catholic Conference Session Overview After one of the longest sessions in history, the Arizona Legislature finally adjourned sine die on June 30th after spending 171 days in session.  In total, approximately 1,900 pieces of legislation were introduced with over 400 of them now set to

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Declaración de los obispos de la Conferencia Católica de Arizona sobre las acomodaciones religiosas para pacientes moribundos que se está convirtiendo en ley

5 de mayo de 2021 | PDF Los obispos de la Conferencia Católica de Arizona (ACC) agradecen al gobernador Doug Ducey por haber promulgado un proyecto de ley muy importante (HB 2575) que mejora las acomodaciones religiosas para pacientes moribundos en los hospitales. Durante la pandemia, demasiadas personas han muerto sin la asistencia espiritual o

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ACC Bishops’ Statement Opposing Proposition 207

ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE BISHOPS’ STATEMENT OPPOSING THE LEGALIZATION OF RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA VOTE NO ON PROPOSITION 207 Consistent with our long-standing position, the Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference remain opposed to the current initiative (Proposition 207) to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Arizona. While we are concerned for several reasons, our opposition is

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ACC 2020 Voter’s Guide Online Now!

In order to better educate voters the Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) has just released its 2020 Voter’s Guide for the General Election online at www.azcatholicconference.org. CLICK HERE FOR THE ACC VOTER’S GUIDE En Español: Encuesta de candidatos de la Conferencia Católica de Arizona 2020 The ACC Voter’s Guide is meant solely to provide an important

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Arizona Catholic Conference 2020 Legislative Wrap-Up

ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE2020 LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP By Ron JohnsonArizona Catholic Conference Session Overview The 2020 Arizona Legislative Session has been called both the busiest and the slowest legislative session in Arizona history.  Without a doubt, it was the most unusual session. Before adjourning sine die on May 26th, the session was already famous for having the most pieces

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