Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference offer guidance as early voting begins October 12 Watch a video from the bishops Prop 308 Arizona has long been known as a place of tremendous growth and opportunity. We come from many different backgrounds and share a common desire that our children will also be able to
Los Obispos de la Conferencia Católica de Arizona ofrecen orientación ya que la votación temprana comienza el 12 de octubre Vea un video de los obispos
Los Obispos de la Conferencia Católica de Arizona ofrecen orientación ya que la votación temprana comienza el 12 de octubre Vea un video de los obispos Propuesta 308 Por mucho tiempo, Arizona ha sido conocido como un lugar de gran crecimiento y oportunidad. Venimos de distintos antecedentes y compartimos un deseo común de
Arizona Catholic Conference 2022 Legislative Wrap-Up
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 2022 LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP Session Overview After spending 166 days in session, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die on June 25th. In total, over 2,000 pieces of legislation were introduced with over 300 of them now set to become law. Several significant bills supported by the Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) were thankfully passed into
Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference Letter to Senators Regarding Federal Immigration Legislation
July 22, 2021 PDF Dear Senator: We write at this crucial moment to express our support for immigration reform and to ask that you commit to working toward the enactment this year of immigration reform legislation that includes legalization and a path to citizenship for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders,
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
VIDEO: Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference Reflect on the 2020 Election
The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference reflect on Catholic Social Teaching in light of the 2020 Election.
Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference Statement on DACA Decision by the U.S. Supreme Court
(En Español) The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) stand in solidarity with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) regarding today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling and its impact on Deferred Action for Child Arrivals (DACA) recipients. We are very much mindful that DACA children were often brought to this country at a
Declaración de la Conferencia Católica de los Obispos de Arizona, sobre la Decisión acerca de DACA de la Corte Suprema de los EE. UU.
18 de junio de 2020 Los Obispos de la Conferencia Católica de Arizona (ACC, por sus siglas en inglés) se solidarizan con la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos ( en inglés USCCB), con relación al fallo de la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos de y su impacto en los beneficiarios de
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
Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference Statement on Tuition Relief for Undocumented Students at Public Universities
The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) applaud today’s action by the Board of Regents that will provide tuition relief for more Arizona high school graduates who are undocumented immigrants and are seeking to enroll in our public universities. Today’s action allows these students, as well as other Arizona high school graduates who have
Arizona Catholic Conference 2019 Legislative Wrap-Up
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 2019 LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP By Ron Johnson Arizona Catholic Conference Session Overview On May 28th, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die after spending 134 days in session. In total, more than 1,300 pieces of legislation were introduced with just over 300 of them set to become law. Fortunately, some very significant bills supported
Arizona Catholic Conference Bishops Statement Regarding Asylum Seekers at the U.S. Border
The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference wish to express their solidarity with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops statement dated November 14, 2018 regarding protection for the children and families from Central America arriving at the U.S./ Mexico border.
Arizona Catholic Conference Bishops’ Statement on Separating Families at the Border
(Download as a PDF) The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference wish to again express our continued solidarity with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) about the critical need to protect immigrant children and families seeking safety from violence by keeping them together. Many of those coming to our borders are fleeing starvation,
Arizona Catholic Conference 2018 Legislative Wrap-Up
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 2018 LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP By Ron Johnson Arizona Catholic Conference Session Overview On May 4th, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die after spending 116 days in session. In total, more than 1,300 pieces of legislation were introduced with just over 300 of them set to become law. Of particular note is the fact
Statement of Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger Bishop of Tucson
Download as a PDF Yesterday’s (April 23) deeply troubling jury decision related to the Border Patrol agent stationed in the Nogales area, who fired multiple shots across our border with Mexico, killing a 16-year-old boy on October 10, 2012, raises serious issues of justice and accountability. While we are privileged to live in a nation
Arizona and New Mexico Catholic Bishops’ Statement on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Youth
The Catholic Bishops of Arizona and New Mexico reiterate our strong and unwavering support for DACA youth so they do not have to live in fear of deportation.
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