BISHOPS OF THE ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE REFLECTION ON THE 2026 ELECTION As the Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference, we offer some theological reflection on the intersection of faith and politics with regard to the upcoming election. A healthy democracy finds its surest footing on freedom of speech and varying opinions. Such political discourse calls
REFLEXIÓN DE LOS OBSIPOS DE LA CONFERENCIA CATÓLICA DE ARIZONA SOBRE LAS ELECCIONES DE 2026
REFLEXIÓN DE LOS OBSIPOS DE LA CONFERENCIA CATÓLICA DE ARIZONA SOBRE LAS ELECCIONES DE 2026 Como los obispos de la Conferencia Católica de Arizona, queremos ofrecer una reflexión teológica sobre la relación entre la fe y la política con respecto a las próximas elecciones. Una democracia saludable encuentra su fundamento más sólido en la libertad
Arizona Catholic Conference 2026 Legislative Wrap-up
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 2026 LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP Session Overview The Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die on June 13th at 4:45 a.m. In total, over 2,100 pieces of legislation were introduced which is the most in state history. 264 bills were signed into law and 151 of them vetoed. The political situation at the Capitol continues to
Arizona Catholic Conference 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 2025 LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP Session Overview The Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die on June 27th, at 1:20 p.m. In total, over 1,800 pieces of legislation were introduced with 265 bills signed into law and 174 of them vetoed, which is a new state record for vetoes in a single session. The political situation
Arizona Catholic Conference 2024 Legislative Wrap-Up
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 2024 LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP Session Overview After spending 160 days in session, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die on Saturday, June 15th at 9:55 p.m. In total, nearly 1,800 pieces of legislation were introduced with 258 bills signed into law and 73 of them vetoed. The situation at the Capitol remained very much
Arizona Catholic Conference 2023 Legislative Wrap-Up
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 2023 LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP Session Overview After spending 204 days in session, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die on July 31st, making it the longest session in history. In total, nearly 1,800 pieces of legislation were introduced with 205 bills signed into law and 143 of them vetoed which set a state record.
Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference Statement on the Veto of Problematic Gun Legislation
April 17, 2023| PDF The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) are grateful that Governor Katie Hobbs has recently vetoed problematic legislation relating to gun violence. We are living in a culture where acts of violence are becoming increasingly common. Much is needed to be done in order to change this culture where the
Declaración de los Obispos de la Conferencia Católica de Arizona sobre el veto de la problemática legislación sobre armas
Abril 17, 2023| PDF Los obispos de la Conferencia Católica de Arizona (ACC) agradecen que la gobernadora Katie Hobbs recientemente ha vetado la problemática legislación relacionada con la violencia armada. Vivimos en una cultura donde los actos de violencia se han vuelto más comunes. Hay mucho que se debe hacer para cambiar esta cultura donde
Arizona Catholic Bishops Offer Guidance on the Upcoming Election
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 Statement on School Choice Expansion
July 07, 2022| PDF The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) are thankful that significant legislation to expand school choice (HB 2853) was signed by Governor Doug Ducey today. We strongly support a quality education for all children in Arizona and believe it is best to have good district schools, charter schools, private
Declaración de los Obispos de la Conferencia Católica de Arizona sobre la expansión de opciones escolares
Julio 07, 2022| PDF Los Obispos de la Conferencia Católica de Arizona (ACC) agradecen que una legislación significativa para expandir opciones escolares (HB 2853) fue firmada hoy por el gobernador Doug Ducey. Firmemente apoyamos una educación de calidad para todos los niños en Arizona y creemos que es mejor tener buenos distritos escolares, escuelas
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
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
