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
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 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
Arizona Catholic Conference Bishops’ Statement on Abortion Reporting Law Being Signed Into Law
Download as a PDF The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) are grateful for the passage of an important pro-life bill (SB 1394) that was sponsored by Senator Nancy Barto and signed into law today by Governor Doug Ducey. SB 1394 will enhance Arizona’s existing abortion reporting law by allowing for the collection of
Declaración de Obispos de la Conferencia Católica de Arizona Sobre la Ley de Informes de Aborto que Entra En Vigor
Download as a PDF Los Obispos de la Conferencia Católica de Arizona (ACC, por sus siglas en inglés) están agradecidos por la aprobación de un importante proyecto de ley pro-vida (SB 1394) patrocinado por la Senadora Nancy Barto y firmado hoy por el Gobernador Doug Ducey. La SB 1394 mejorará la existente ley de Arizona
Arizona Catholic Conference 2017 Legislative Wrap-Up
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 2017 LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP By Ron Johnson Arizona Catholic Conference Historic Wins Achieved for Arizona Catholic Conference Legislative Agenda On May 10th, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die after spending 122 days in session. In total, almost 1,200 pieces of legislation were introduced with just over 400 of them set to become law.
Arizona Catholic Conference Bishops’ Statement on Governor Ducey Signing Rights of Conscience Legislation
The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference are grateful for the passage of an important rights of conscience bill (SB 1439) that was signed into law today by Governor Doug Ducey.