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
Arizona Catholic Conference 2019 Legislative Wrap-Up
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Statement from the Arizona Catholic Conference on the Passing of Sen. John McCain
John McCain is an American hero who served his country with the utmost admiration in both the Navy and the U.S. Senate. His patriotism and dedicated service will long be remembered for generations to come.
Arizona Catholic Conference Bishops’ Statement Opposing the Legalization of Recreational Marijuana
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Arizona Catholic Conference 2016 Legislative Wrap-Up
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 2016 LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP By Ron Johnson Arizona Catholic Conference Arizona Catholic Conference Has a Very Successful Legislative Session On May 7th, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die at 5:45 a.m. after spending 117 days in session. In total, almost 1,400 pieces of legislation were introduced with just over 400 of them becoming
Bishops Urge Congress to Seek Non-Violent Solutions in Syria
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ron Johnson, Executive Director Arizona’s Catholic Bishops Urge Congress to Seek Non-Violent Solutions in Syria PHOENIX (Sept. 9, 2013) — The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference have written to Arizona’s congressional delegation expressing their concern over potential military actions in Syria. The Arizona bishops urged them not to resort to
Arizona Catholic Conference Bishops’ Statement on 2011 Legislative Concerns
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Arizona Catholic Bishops Pray for Victims in Wake of Recent Shootings
Bishops Kicanas and Olmsted offer their prayers in the wake of the tragic shooting that took place on January 8, 2011, in Tucson.
A Letter From the Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference on Arizona’s Budget Crisis
Dear Governor Brewer, Speaker Adams, and President Burns:
As the Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference, we want you to know that our thoughts and our prayers are with you at this time of unprecedented challenge to our State.
Pastoral Statement on the 2006 General Election
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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
