Texas bishops pray for those affected by wildfires
AUSTIN — The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops expressed gratitude for all who are responding to wildfires in the state, and prayers for those affected by the disaster. As of March 20, more than 62,000 acres in the state are ablaze, from Spring to just west of the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex. The largest fire,…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice February, 2022
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Fast for peace on Ash Wednesday … Your vote matters March 1 … Melissa Lucio sentenced to die April 27 … Walking with Moms in Need … Texas Catholic Historical Society meets … And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director Tomorrow, March 1, is Election…
Read MoreTexas 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…
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