Posts by Helen Osman
Texas Catholic Voice Nov. 20, 2023
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Difficult week at the Capitol … Rest in peace, David Renteria … And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director These past few days have been a challenging time at the Legislature. Last Tuesday the House passed SB 4, sending it to the governor’s desk.…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice Nov. 13, 2023
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Fourth special session well underway … Rest in peace, Brent Brewer … And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director Parental choice in education I am ecstatic to report that on Friday, for the first time in two decades, a parental choice bill was voted out…
Read MoreOppose HB 4, uphold the rights and dignity of every person, foster the common good
The following testimony was delivered on Nov. 9 before the House State Affairs Committee by Justin Estep, senior director of Immigration and Refugee Services, Catholic Charities of Central Texas. As a church of immigrants, the Catholic Church has a long history of involvement in the immigration issue. Our experience in working with immigrants throughout the…
Read MorePope Francis relieves Bishop Joseph Strickland, appoints Bishop Joe Vásquez as apostolic administrator sede vacante
WASHINGTON – Pope Francis has relieved the Most Reverend Joseph E. Strickland from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Tyler. At the same time, the Holy Father has appointed the Most Reverend Joe S. Vásquez of Austin, as the Apostolic Administrator sede vacante of the Diocese of Tyler. These provisions were publicized in Washington,…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice Nov. 6, 2023
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Third special session closing … Pope Francis asks for prayers … Upcoming executions this month … And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director Immigration The Senate Committee on Border Security took up a committee substitute to HB 4 on All Saints Day. The substitute removed…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice Oct 30, 2023
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: HB 4 on immigration opposed… Update on parental choice … Stay of execution for William Speer … And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director Immigration reform lacking Early Thursday morning, the House passed HB 4, which creates a state offense of improper entry to Texas,…
Read MoreHB 4 not solution for immigration reform
The following testimony was delivered on Oct. 19 before the House State Affairs Committee by Justin Estep, senior director of Immigration and Refugee Services, Catholic Charities of Central Texas. The Catholic Church has a long history of involvement in the immigration issue. Our experience in working with immigrants throughout the years compels us to speak…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice Oct 23, 2023
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Support HB 1 on parental choice … Oppose HB 4 on immigration… David Speer to be executed Thursday … Synod on Synodality … And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director Last Thursday night, the long-awaited House parental choice bill was filed. HB 1 includes the…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice Oct 14, 2023
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: SB1 on parental choice moving forward … Oppose SB 11 on immigration … Worldwide call to fast and pray for peace Oct. 17 … Respect life … And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director Right around midnight Thursday night, the Senate passed SB 1, to…
Read MoreSupport SB1: Meets most of bishops’ criteria for supporting parental choice
The following was presented on Oct. 10, 2023. Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director My name is Jennifer Allmon, and I am the executive director of the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops, testifying in support of SB 1. Fundamentally, we believe parents have the right and responsibility to direct their children’s education and Education Savings Accounts should…
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