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SPECIAL EDITION: Bill Threatening Seal of Confession Pulled by Author
July 10, 2019 Public Policy Insights, Publications

SB 360, Legislative Threat to Seal of Confession, Pulled from Committee

The day before hundreds of Catholics were planning to voice their opposition by attending a hearing in the Capitol, SB 360 was pulled from the Assembly Public Safety Committee agenda effectively removing it from any further consideration this year.

SB 360  (Hill, D-San Mateo) attempted to deny the sanctity of confession when it comes to priests and to Catholics who work with priests in parishes, Church agencies and ministries.

Laudato si’ Sparks Clean Energy in California’s Monterey Diocese
March 19, 2019 Because We Are Catholic, California Catholic Bishops Issue Call to Protect Our Common Home, Publications

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One-third of the parishes, offices and facilities of the Diocese of Monterey have gone solar, and the counties of Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz now draw on 100 percent carbon and nuclear-free energy largely thanks to efforts of local Catholics.

Insights: CCC Vets 2,700 Proposed Bills; Bill Threatens Seal of Confession
March 1, 2019 Public Policy Insights, Publications

CA Catholic Conference Closely Vetting Proposed Legislation

With the deadline to introduce new bills in the California Legislature expiring last week, the California Catholic Conference (CCC) is now vetting more than 2,700 bills – likely to be a record for lawmakers – that were introduced. More than 700 bills were introduced on the last day alone!

These new legislative proposals could have major impacts on education, immigration, restorative justice and social issues in the state.

Insights: Vatican Discusses Protection of Children; Tuition Waived for Fire Victims
February 22, 2019 Public Policy Insights, Publications

Vatican Convenes Summit on Protection of Children

Yesterday, the Vatican began an extra-ordinary four-day meeting to address the abuse crisis that is once again rocking the Church.  It is the first meeting of its kind and the major presentations are being live streamed for the world to watch.

Insights: Celebrate National Marriage Week; Demand End to Late-Term Abortions
February 8, 2019 Public Policy Insights, Publications

National Marriage Week Starts Now

The upcoming observances of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Sunday, Feb. 10) are an opportunity to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family.

Insights: Tuition-Free Assistance for Fire Victims; Bishop Garcia Installed in Monterey
February 1, 2019 Public Policy Insights, Publications

Tuition-Free Education: Helping Families Affected by the Camp Fire

In November 2018, the town of Paradise and surrounding areas in Butte County were ravaged by the worst wildfire in state history.  Paradise itself was virtually obliterated and nearly 90 lives were lost in the Camp Fire, one of the nation’s deadliest. 

Tuition-Free Education: Helping Families Affected by the Camp Fire
January 31, 2019 Because We Are Catholic, Publications

Local individuals and groups can make a real difference. They are able to instill a greater sense of responsibility, a strong sense of community, a readiness to protect others, a spirit of creativity and a deep love for the land.                                                - Pope Francis

 

In November 2018, the town of Paradise and surrounding areas in Butte County were ravaged by the worst wildfire in state history.  Paradise itself was virtually obliterated and nearly 90 lives were lost in the Camp Fire, one of the nation’s deadliest. 

Insights: Catholics Welcoming Deportees, Catholic Schools Week
January 25, 2019 Public Policy Insights, Publications

U.S. Border: Catholics Welcoming Deportees, Migrants and Refugees

At the U.S.-Mexico border fence in Tijuana, people see a big house at the top of a hill adjacent to a skyline-dominating steeple.

The big house is Casa Migrante. Next to it is the church of San Felipe de Jesus and a third building.

For more than 30 years, after people have grappled with the border’s harsh reality, Casa Migrante is a place where they can get immediate help and begin to re-establish a normal life.

U.S. Border: Catholics Welcoming and Nurturing Deportees, Migrants and Refugees
January 23, 2019 Because We Are Catholic, Publications

At the U.S.-Mexico border fence in Tijuana, people see a big house at the top of a hill adjacent to a skyline-dominating steeple.

The big house is Casa Migrante. Next to it is the church of San Felipe de Jesus and a third building.

For more than 30 years, after people have grappled with the border’s harsh reality, Casa Migrante is a place where they can get immediate help and begin to re-establish a normal life.

Insights: U.S. Bishops on Racism; Tuition-Free School Openings for Fire Victims
November 30, 2018 Public Policy Insights, Publications

US Bishops: Racism Is a Persistent Evil

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