Posts by Helen Osman
Proposed changes to Medicaid and CHIP will critically weaken Texas health care safety net
TCCB Executive Director Jennifer Allmon has written to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services of the federal Department of Health and Human Services, stating that a proposed rule released on May 3 “proposes changes to Medicaid’s financing, distribution, and adjudication that will critically weaken our health care safety net. These changes jeopardize the healthcare…
Read MoreArchbishop Sheehan, first bishop of Lubbock, dies June 3
Founding bishop of Lubbock Diocese, Archbishop emeritus Michael Sheehan of Santa Fe, remembered for life of service and faithRetired Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan of Santa Fe, the founding bishop of the Diocese of Lubbock, died June 3, 2023. He was buried June 9, 2023 from the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Santa…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice June 6, 2023
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: “Sine die” report for 88th Legislature … What “sine die” means for special sessions … And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director The last week of the regular legislative session is always a whirlwind of deadlines and bills dying and then being resurrected in amendments…
Read MoreSB 2: Fails to recognize years-long asylum process and due justice
Jennifer Carr Allmon, executive director of the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops, delivered the following testimony in the first special session of the 88th Texas Legislature. 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 out on the…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice May 30, 2023
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: 88th Legislature closes Monday … Special session #1 opens Monday … And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director The last day of the 88th legislative session was yesterday, and we anticipate having the Sine Die report for our readers by next Monday. Governor Abbott, however,…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice May 22, 2023
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Life-affirming services for women and their families … HB 7 opposed … A doctor in the TCCB … And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director Sine Die is one week away, and I know everyone is looking forward to enjoying some much-needed downtime. Last week…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice May 13, 2023
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Early TCV with a call to action… Immigration carries blessings and challenges… And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director This issue of Texas Catholic Voice is arriving in your inbox early because we need you to take action on parental choice. You may have seen…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice May 8, 2023
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Only 22 days remaining for the 88th Legislature … We’re hiring! Learn more … Bills in hearing, and much more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director Tragedies in Allen and Brownsville After such a deadly weekend in Texas, it is hard to publish our regular weekly…
Read MoreSUPPORT HB 3162: Texas Advance Directives Act Reform
Download this content This bill was developed after months of extensive negotiation. HB 3162 represents a substantially improved cooperative effort to comprehensively address this sensitive issue. Thank you, Chair Stephanie Klick, Sen. Drew Springer, Rep. James Frank and to the following stakeholder organizations who are supporting this bill: Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Texans for…
Read MoreResponse Video Regarding Provision of so called “Gender Affirming Care”
The TCCB has been made aware of an undercover video showing a social worker employed by Dell Children’s Medical Group, a part of Ascension Seton, allegedly discussing the provision of so-called “gender affirming” care. Catholic hospitals do not discriminate against anyone and provide authentic healthcare to anyone who walks through their doors. We believe in…
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