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Bishops express sympathy for trafficking victims found in San Antonio
The Catholic Bishops of Texas join Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, in offering their sincerest condolences to the families of the migrants who were tragically killed as human smuggling or trafficking victims from heat exhaustion and suffocation in San Antonio overnight. In addition to prayers for the repose of those souls, the bishops also offer prayers for healing for…
Read MoreTexas bishops disappointed by Texas attorney general’s request to terminate DACA
DACA termination would punish young adults brought to the U.S. as children AUSTIN — The Catholic bishops of Texas expressed disappointment in Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s movement to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, forcing 117,000 young people to be deported from the United States. “These individuals contribute to the economy,…
Read MoreTexas Faith Leaders for Fair Lending Coalition calls for adherence to 180-day limit for payday loans
In comments filed with the Texas Attorney General, the Texas Faith Leaders for Fair Lending Coalition describes the effects of payday and auto title lending practices and regulations on the consumers of those products. “These lenders trap Texans in a cycle of debt which leaves borrowers worse off than before they applied for the loan,”…
Read MoreTCCB priorities included in special session agenda for Texas Legislature
Gov. Abbott’s agenda addresses 20 items, including pro-life issues and parental choice AUSTIN — Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s issues to be addressed in the one-month special session include many of the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops’ priorities, especially pro-life legislation and parental choice for special needs students. The Governor mandated the special session’s first priority…
Read MoreHoly Cross Father Wack appointed bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee
Holy Cross Father William Wack, currently pastor of St. Ignatius Parish in Austin, has been tapped by Pope Francis to serve as the sixth bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee, Florida. The announcement was made Monday, May 29, by the apostolic nuncio for the United States. MORE
Read MoreTexas bishops affirm opportunity for Catholics to engage in foster care system
Passage of House bill 3859, authored by Rep. James Frank and Sen. Charles Perry, provides conscience protection for organizations and individuals wishing to serve in Texas’ foster care system AUSTIN — The Texas Legislature has passed a bill providing people motivated by their religious beliefs the freedom to serve children in Texas’ foster care system.…
Read MoreCatholic Charities welcome passage of House bill 3859
Bill authored by Rep. James Frank provides conscience protection for organizations and individuals wishing to serve in Texas’ foster care system AUSTIN — Catholic organizations in Texas welcomed the progress of a bill providing people motivated by their religious beliefs the freedom to serve children in Texas’ foster care system. House bill 3859, authored by…
Read MoreBishops call on Gov. Abbott to veto SB 4
“Anti-sanctuary cities” law will have negative impact on Texans AUSTIN — The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops has issued the following statement, calling for Governor Greg Abbott to veto Senate Bill 4: The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops is disappointed with the 85th Texas Legislature’s passage of Senate Bill 4. As passed, the bill does…
Read MoreEl Paso job opening for high school principal
If you are an experienced educator who would like to work at an all boys high school, we would like to hear from you. Cathedral High School is a Catholic Lasallian college preparatory conducted in the three-century old Lasallian tradition begun by Saint John Baptist De Lasalle to give a human and Christian education to…
Read MoreObispos decepcionados por la aprobación de la legislación SB 4, ‘anti ciudades santuario’
La ley impactará negativamente a los migrantes en Texas AUSTIN — La Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Texas está decepcionada por el voto de la Cámara de Representantes de Texas para aprobar la iniciativa SB 4, que castiga a los oficiales de policía locales si no cooperan plenamente con las solicitudes de detención emitidas por…
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