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Arizona Catholic Conference 2007 Legislative Wrap-Up
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 2007 LEGISLATIVE SESSION FINAL UPDATE By Ron Johnson Arizona Catholic Conference On Wednesday, June 20th, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die at 10:58 p.m. after spending a busy 164 days in session. The length of the session tied last year’s mark as the fifth longest in Arizona history and featured the introduction
Pastoral Statement Opposing the Death Penalty
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Arizona Catholic Conference 2007 Legislative Agenda
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 2007 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA By Ron Johnson Arizona Catholic Conference The Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) is the public policy voice of the Dioceses of Tucson, Phoenix, and Gallup, and represents the Church on legislative matters. Our core beliefs involve respect for all human life from conception until natural death. While some issues
Pastoral Statement on the 2006 General Election
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Arizona Catholic Conference 2006 Legislative Wrap-Up
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 2006 LEGISLATIVE SESSION FINAL UPDATE By Ron Johnson Arizona Catholic Conference Enormous Success for ACC’s Legislative Agenda On Thursday, June 22nd, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die at 12:12 a.m. after spending 164 days in session. A record 1,587 bills, memorials, and resolutions were introduced during what amounted to the fifth longest
Protect Marriage Arizona Initiative Deserves Our Support
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
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