California Bishops’ Statement on Marriage Decision Ned Dolesjsi, CCC Executive Director, released a statement following the California Supreme Court's decision declaring the state's Defense of Marriage Act unconstiutional. Read more...

Overview of June Ballot Propositions
A brief summary of the text and the arguments of the proponents and opponents of the two propositions which will appear on the ballot for California's June 3, 2008 Primary Election. Read more...

Legislative Alert: AB 2747
Contact your Assemblymember and ask for a "no" vote. Read more...

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Catholic Lobby Day 2008, Pope Visits US, New San Francisco Bishop, Pending Initiatives, Important Legislation

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Lobby Day 2008

Over 700 Catholics attended the 10th Annual Catholic Lobby Day in Sacramento—and 600 were in "virtual attendance." Read more...

US District Court Preserves Liberty of Conscience

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CCC Policy on Initiatives 

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• Background on CCC Bishops' Initiative Policy

Advocacy and Political Action Brochure

The Guidelines for Pastors and Parishes on Advocacy and Political Action is available in both English and Spanish.

Faithful Citizenship

US Bishops release "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility."

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Chaplain Openings

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Embracing Our Dying

A resource for Catholics facing end-of-life issues.

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Poverty in California

Catholic Charities around the nation have begun a campaign to urge policy makers to reduce poverty in half by 2020.

• How We Are Called to Respond
• Our Catholic Response
• Poverty in America: A Threat to the Common Good