Response to migration legislation

The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops continue to uphold church teaching regarding migration. Most recently, in a letter to the Texas Attorney General in addressing the question of “whether Texas has the sovereign power to defend itself,” the bishops said “they reaffirm their commitment to continue the Church’s ministries of outreach and education, and to…

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Texas Catholic Voice Dec. 18, 2023

In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Blessings for Advent! … Parental choice to return another day … Challenges to abortion ban … And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director Parental Choice in Education The fourth special session adjourned Sine Die on Tuesday, Dec. 5, without advancing any legislation that would provide…

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Statement on Texas Supreme Court’s Cox ruling

Jennifer Carr Allmon, the executive director of the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops, has issued the following statement regarding the Texas Supreme Court’s ruling in the case of Kate Cox, who has challenged Texas’ ban on abortions. The Texas Supreme Court’s ruling in the case of Kate Cox, a pregnant woman who challenged the abortion…

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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.…

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Texas 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…

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Oppose 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…

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Texas 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…

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Texas 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,…

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HB 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…

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