Texas bishops call for mercy for mother facing execution
Melissa Lucio and her family deserve a review of her conviction AUSTIN — The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops are asking the State of Texas to spare the life of Melissa Lucio, a mother of 14, and a grandmother, who is sentenced to die April 27. Melissa Lucio at court in 2008 in Brownsville, Texas.…
Read More2022 Teachers of the Year
Mrs. Olga Perez-Garcia Michael Alfers Teachers of the Year from Dallas, Laredo are shining examples of their profession Mr. Michael Alfers, who teaches social studies and coaches basketball at Dallas’ Bishop Dunne Catholic High School, and Mrs. Olga Perez-Garcia, who fills several roles at St. Augustine Elementary School in Laredo, are the 2022 Texas Catholic…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice Jan. 5, 2022
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Prayers to end human trafficking… 9 Days for Life… Join the virtual Catholic Social Ministry Gathering… And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director With this first issue of 2022, we’re bringing you several local, national and international resources. We hope each of these, in its…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice December 2021
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: 2021 Legislative Highlights… Advocacy in Washington DC… A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director TCCB staff is looking forward to the Christmas break to celebrate the birth of our Savior and spend time with family and loved ones. As we reflect on our work at the Legislature…
Read MoreTexas bishops urge President Biden to re-open healthcare funding for poor Texans
Approximately $10 billion in jeopardy due to disagreements regarding processing of payments to health care providers AUSTIN — The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops (TCCB) has written President Joe Biden, asking him to intervene in a process which is severely impacting the health of poorer communities in Texas. Non-governmental hospitals provide at least half of…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice November 2021
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: New curriculum regarding human sexuality… Two Texas bishops chairing USCCB committees… Pray for Dobbs … And more! … A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director In this season of Advent, a time of patient seeking and active waiting, I am reminded of the need to continue to…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice October 2021
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: End of legislative session doesn’t mean end of our work … Payday lending … Pray for Dobbs … And more! … A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director The Texas House and Senate adjourned sine die on Oct. 19, and so we have reached what appears to…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice September 2021
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Bishops meet, celebrate the witness of Bishop Raymond Peña … Respect Life Month begins: pray for laws to protect mothers and babies … And more! … A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director This week the bishops of Texas were scheduled to attend their biannual meeting in San…
Read More“Heartbeat” law adds to Texas’ respect for mothers and families
AUSTIN — Texas’ new “heartbeat” law adds to a growing network of support for pregnant mothers and their families, the bishops of Texas said in a statement released Sept. 3. The full statement follows. This week in Texas a law protecting the unborn from abortion, once a heartbeat is detected, went into effect. For the…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice August 2021
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Passage of Chemical Abortion Safety Protocols victory for women School year’s begun Church’s ministry to migrants And more! … A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director As the second special session of the 87th Legislature draws to a close, we are very excited to report that today…
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