Protect Marriage Arizona Initiative Deserves Our Support By Ron Johnson, Executive Director Arizona Catholic Conference The traditional definition of marriage as a lifelong union between one man and one woman for the benefit of children has always been a cornerstone of our society. This understanding of marriage predates not only our government, but also all
Pastoral Statement on Education “Arizona’s Future Depends on the Education of Our Children”
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Pastoral Statement on Marriage “Why is Marriage Important to the Catholic Church?”
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Pastoral Letter on Migration “You Welcomed Me”
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Arizona Catholic Conference 2005 Legislative Wrap-Up
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 2005 LEGISLATIVE SESSION FINAL UPDATE By Ron Johnson Arizona Catholic Conference Big Wins for ACC’s Legislative Agenda On Friday, May13th, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die at 1:25 a.m. after spending 123 days in session. A record 1,443 bills, memorials, and resolutions were introduced during what amounted to a very busy
Arizona Catholic Conference Bishops’ Statement on Federal Immigration Legislation
Statement of Most Reverend Gerald Kicanas, Diocese of Tucson, Bishop Thomas Olmsted, Diocese of Phoenix, Bishop Donald Pelotte, Diocese of Gallup May 12, 2005 We commend Senator John McCain and Representatives Jim Kolbe and Jeff Flake of Arizona for today introducing the Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act of 2005 in the U.S. Congress.
Arizona Catholic Conference Bishops’ Statement on the White Ribbon Coalition’s Statewide Day of Prayer
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE BISHOPS’ STATEMENT ON THE WHITE RIBBON COALITION’S STATEWIDE DAY OF PRAYER May 1, 2005 En Español The President and Congress are currently attempting to find various legislative solutions that will bring meaningful immigration reform to our country. Few issues are as complex or emotional as the immigration problems facing our
Arizona Catholic Conference Bishops’ Statement on Governor’s Veto of “Conscience” Bill
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE BISHOPS’ STATEMENT ON GOVERNOR’S VETO OF “CONSCIENCE” BILL April 13, 2005 We are deeply saddened with Governor Janet Napolitano’s recent veto of HB 2541 pertaining to “health care rights of conscience.” This legislation would have provided important civil rights protection for health care providers that have religious or moral objections to abortion
Health Care “Rights of Conscience” Deserve Protection
HEALTH CARE “RIGHTS OF CONSCIENCE” DESERVE PROTECTION By Ron Johnson Arizona Catholic Conference Over the past several decades, there has been much success in the United States in protecting and promoting the civil rights of its people. Despite this progress, however, it is abundantly clear that more work needs to continue in order to protect
Arizona Catholic Conference 2005 Legislative Agenda
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 2005 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA By Ron Johnson Arizona Catholic Conference On Monday, January 10th, the 2005 Arizona legislative session began and the inevitable discussion surrounding various social issues and the budget dominated conversation at the Capitol. As always, business and special interest groups gathered to promote their agendas and protect their self
Arizona Catholic Conference Bishops’ Statement Against Proposition 200
Arizona Catholic Conference Bishops’ Statement Against Proposition 200 En Español The Protect Arizona Now Initiative (Proposition 200) is one of the most controversial measures that voters will decide in November. Nonetheless, despite the intense rhetoric surrounding this proposal, Proposition 200 is largely a symbolic issue that will do nothing to solve the complex
Arizona Catholic Conference 2004 Legislative Wrap-Up
ACC 2004 Legislative Wrap-up By Ron Johnson Arizona Catholic Conference On Wednesday, May 26, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die at 9:58 p.m. This year’s legislative session lasted 136 days, making it the 11th longest regular session in state history. The 2004 legislative session featured the introduction of 1,249 bills, memorials, and resolutions. Of these
Defending the Sanctity of Marriage
Defending the Sanctity of Marriage By Ron Johnson, Executive Director Arizona Catholic Conference It is interesting to note that the nature of marriage as a great gift uniting one man and one woman into a lifelong union of total sharing for the sake of a family is more than just a religious teaching. This understanding
Abortion/Informed Consent Legislation Provides Consumer Protection and Saves Lives
Abortion/Informed Consent Legislation Provides Consumer Protection and Saves Lives By Ron Johnson, Executive Director Arizona Catholic Conference Well over a thousand bills are introduced in the Arizona Legislature each year, but relatively few ever make it into law. Many important, and some not so important, bills are always included in these numbers. During the last
Arizona Catholic Conference 2003 Legislative Wrap-Up
ACC 2003 Legislative Wrap-up Ron Johnson, Executive Director Arizona Catholic Conference On Thursday, June 19th, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die (without setting a date to reconvene) at 5:57 p.m. This year’s legislative session lasted 158 days, making it the 7th-longest regular session in state history. The 2003 legislative session featured the introduction of 998
Preserving Religious Freedom (Mandatory Contraception)
Preserving Religious Freedom By Ron Johnson, Executive Director Arizona Catholic Conference Religious freedom is one of the most important concepts upon which the United States of America was formed. In fact, matters of conscience and religious freedom help form the cornerstone of many of our country‘s most important constitutional guarantees and civil liberties. Despite this
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