Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted was recently asked by The Arizona Republic to weigh in on the use of the death penalty, responding to the question: “What if Arizona repealed the death penalty?”
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Arizona Catholic Conference Bishops’ Statement Opposing the Death Penalty
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Arizona Catholic Conference Bishops’ Statement Reiterating Opposition to the Death Penalty
In light of the increasing possibility that Arizona will soon begin conducting new executions, the Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference want to reiterate our continued opposition to the use of the death penalty.
Pastoral Statement Opposing the Death Penalty
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Legislative Update 3-15-24
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE Legislative Update (03/15/24) Legislative Session is in High Gear The legislative session is in high gear with more than 1,600 pieces of legislation having been filed this year. These issues cover many important topics including life issues, immigration, school choice, affordable housing, and more. The Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC), for its part,
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 Scheduled Execution of Murray Hooper
October 27, 2022| PDF It is troubling that after a respite of nearly eight years, the State of Arizona has begun to conduct executions and has now scheduled another one for Murray Hooper. Sadly, it is expected that even more executions are likely to follow in the near future. As we stated previously, the Bishops
Declaración de los Obispos de la Conferencia Católica de Arizona sobre la ejecución programada de Murray Hooper
October 27, 2022| PDF Es inquietante que después de un aplazamiento de casi ocho años, el estado de Arizona ha empezado a llevar a cabo ejecuciones y ahora hay una programada para Murray Hooper. Desafortunadamente se espera que más ejecuciones se lleven a acabo en el futuro próximo. Como se ha indicado anteriormente, los
ACC Important Update
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE Important Update (05-31-22) ACC Bishops Release Statement on the Execution of Frank Atwood The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) have just released a joint statement on the scheduled execution of Frank Atwood. The statement may be read in its entirety at www.azcatholicconference.org. With the next execution currently scheduled for June
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
ACC Update
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE Important Update (05-02-22) ACC Bishops Release Statement on the Resumption of Executions The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) have just released a joint statement opposing the resumption of executions in Arizona after nearly eight years. The statement may be read in its entirety at www.azcatholicconference.org. With the next execution
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
Arizona Catholic Conference 2020 Candidate Survey
The Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) is the public policy arm of the Diocese of Phoenix, the Diocese of Tucson, the Diocese of Gallup, and the Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Phoenix. The ACC is a non-partisan entity and does not endorse any candidates. The ACC Voter’s Guide is meant solely to provide
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