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 Statement on New Law Benefitting Charities
July 07, 2022| PDF The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) are grateful that Governor Doug Ducey has signed HB 2693 into law. HB 2693 increases the amount of tax credits that donors can receive for making contributions to qualifying charitable organizations serving the poor and assisting children in foster care. These organizations
Declaración de los Obispos de la Conferencia Católica de Arizona sobre la nueva ley que beneficiaría a las organizaciones benéficas
Julio 07, 2022| PDF Los Obispos de la Conferencia Católica de Arizona (ACC) agradecen que el gobernador Doug Ducey haya firmado la ley HB 2693. La ley HB 2693 incrementa la cantidad de créditos fiscales que los donadores pueden recibir por hacer contribuciones a organizaciones benéficas que califiquen, que sirven a los pobres y
Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference Statement on the Scheduled Execution of Frank Atwood
May 31, 2022| PDF Unfortunately, last month the State of Arizona conducted its first execution in nearly eight years and has now scheduled another one for June 8th. Sadly, it is expected that even more executions are likely to follow in the coming months. As we stated previously, the Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference
Declaración de los Obispos de la Conferencia Católica de Arizona sobre la Oposición a la Reanudación de las Ejecuciones por Pena de Muerte en Arizona
Mayo 31, 2022| PDF Desafortunadamente, el mes pasado el Estado de Arizona llevó a cabo su primera ejecución en casi ocho años y ha ahora programado otra para el 8 de junio de 2022. Lamentablemente, se teme que se produzcan incluso más ejecuciones en los próximos meses. Como dijimos anteriormente, los obispos de la Conferencia
Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference Statement Opposing the Resumption of Executions in Arizona
May 02, 2022| PDF For the first time since 2014, Arizona is currently preparing to resume executions in the very near future. Unfortunately, once these executions begin it is likely many more will come in relatively quick succession. The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) remain steadfast in our continued opposition to the death
Declaración de los Obispos de la Conferencia Católica de Arizona sobre la Oposición a la reanudación de las Ejecuciones por Pena de Muerte en Arizona
Mayo 02, 2022| PDF Por primera vez desde 2014, Arizona se está preparando para reanudar las ejecuciones por Pena de Muerte en un futuro muy cercano. Desafortunadamente, una vez que comiencen estas ejecuciones, es muy probable que lleguen muchas más en una sucesión relativamente rápida. Los obispos de la Conferencia Católica de Arizona (ACC) nos
Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference Statement On Governor Ducey Signing Bill to Improve Religious Accommodations for Dying Patients
April 25, 2022| PDF The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) are grateful that Governor Doug Ducey has signed into law legislation (HB 2449) to better provide religious accommodations for dying and sick patients. HB 2449 is similar to a beneficial law passed last year pertaining to hospital patients and extends these accommodations to
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
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
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,
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
Arizona Catholic Conference Bishops’ Statement on Important Pro-life Bill Being Signed into Law
View as a PDF The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) are grateful that an important pro-life bill (SB 1457) was signed into law today by Governor Doug Ducey. SB 1457 continues Arizona’s legacy as the most pro-life state in the country and establishes that Arizona’s laws will be interpreted in the context of valuing
Obispos de la Conferencia Católica de Arizona Declaración sobre un importante proyecto de ley pro-vida que se está convirtiendo en ley
27 de abril de 2021 | PDF Los obispos de la Conferencia Católica de Arizona (ACC) agradecen que un importante proyecto de ley provida (SB1457) fué promulgado hoy como ley por el gobernador Doug Ducey. SB 1457 continúa el legado de Arizona como el estado más pro-vida del país y establece que las leyes de Arizona
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.
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
