Texas Catholic Voice October 2024
In this issue:
– New Texas legislative priorities
– Robert Roberson’s fight for life and justice
– Pope’s video for November: For those who have lost a child
– And more!
Texas Catholic Voice Sept. 30 2024
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice:
Robert Roberson execution …
National Blue Ribbon schools …
How to register to vote …
Mental Health Sunday …
And more!
Four Catholic schools in Texas named Blue Ribbon
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced the 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Forty-one private schools received this distinguished recognition., and four of those were our own Catholic schools! Read more about our Blue Ribbon Schools!
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice September 2024
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Info for public school parents … Upcoming executions … How to register to vote … And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director The unofficial end of summer is upon us, and we are now gearing up for the 89th legislative session which kicks off on…
Read MoreHow to promote resources for parental engagement
Parental Engagement in Public Schools is a resource guide for families with students in public schools. Please consider using the pulpit/bulletin announcement below, or the linked postcard-sized announcements (which can be printed or shared on social media) to make families aware of this resource. As the primary educators of their children, parents have the right…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice July 2024
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Let’s Civilize It … Hearing on parental choice … Abortion rulemaking update … And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director Five years ago, the US bishops launched the initiative Civilize It, in response to the call of Pope Francis for “a better kind of politics.”…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice June 2024
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Anniversary gives time for reflection … Pray for deepening of eucharistic life … And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director June 24 marked the two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court decision Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization which overturned Roe v. Wade. It’s remarkable to…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice May 2024
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Texas Supreme Court supports life-giving care … New legislators … Pope’s prayer request … And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director On May 31, the Texas Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of the state in Zurawski v. Texas, a case challenging the Heartbeat Act…
Read MoreTexas Roman Catholic Bishops’ guidelines for the use of sacramental wine in correctional institutions in Texas
Valid celebration of the Eucharist (Mass) requires the use of a small amount of wine. It need only be consumed by the priest. The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops issued guidelines regarding the use of wine inside correctional institutions. Texas Roman Catholic Bishops’ guidelines for the use of sacramental wine in correctional institutions in Texas…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice April 30, 2024
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Texas Medical Board’s proposed rule changes regarding exceptions to abortion ban … Death row … Pope’s prayer request … And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director Death Penalty We are overjoyed that the district judge in Cameron County has recommended to the Texas Court of…
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