The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference stand in solidarity with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) regarding today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling on religious liberty.
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.
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
Arizona Catholic Conference 2015 Legislative Wrap-Up
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 2015 LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP By Ron Johnson Arizona Catholic Conference Arizona Legislature Completes Shortest Session in Many Decades On April 3rd, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die at 3:37 a.m. after spending 81 days in session. The session was extremely fast paced and was the shortest in nearly 50 years. In total over
USCCB Statement on Supreme Court “Hobby Lobby” Decision
To read the USCCB statement on Supreme Court “Hobby Lobby” decision click here.
Freedom of Conscience: A Pastoral Statement from the Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference
I. Introduction Today in our state and elsewhere in our nation, healthcare professionals and institutions find themselves struggling to preserve their rights of conscience, especially in matters that would involve the taking of human life. The right to follow one’s religious beliefs and moral convictions is being compromised, undermined, and increasingly disregarded today by those
Statement on Governor’s signing of Religious Liberty bill
The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference are grateful that Governor Jan Brewer has signed HB 2625 into law.
Arizona Catholic Conference Bishops’ statement on 2011 legislative concerns
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Freedom of Conscience: A Pastoral Statement From the Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference
Read the statement in English and Spanish.
