Testimony: SB2 meets minimum of bishops’ criteria for parental choice in education
Jan. 28, 2025 Testimony by Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director of the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops I am testifying in support of SB 2. SB 2 meets the minimum requirements of the bishops’ criteria for supporting parental choice legislation because it includes: Accountability through accreditation and the administration of norm-referenced assessments. Strong religious liberty and…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice Jan. 27, 2025
In this issue:
– Texas bishops’ immigration statement
– Senate hearing on parental choice is Tuesday
– Advocating in Washington
– TCCB Teachers of the Year
– And much more!
2025 Teachers of the Year
Stephanie Webb Mark Clifford Teachers of the Year show lifelong dedication to their students and communities Stephanie Webb of St. Mary’s Catholic School in Tyler and Mark Clifford, who teaches at Bishop Dunne Catholic School in Dallas, are the 2025 Texas Catholic Conference Bishops’ Elementary Teacher of the Year and High School Teacher of the…
Read MoreTexas bishops call for just and humane approach to migration
The bishops of Texas will continue to work with governmental officials and other people of good will to implement policies that recognize the dignity of every person, prioritize family unity, and address the root causes of forced migration, while respecting the right and responsibility of our country to secure its borders, regulate immigration in an orderly process, maintain the rule of law, and keep its communities safe and peaceful.
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice Jan. 20, 2025
In this issue:
– Cardinal Daniel DiNardo retires, Bishop Vasquez named to succeed him
– New legislature, new speaker
– Join rallies for life and against human trafficking
– How to stay up-to-date on legislative activity
– Pope’s video for January: the right to an education
– And more!
Welcome to the 89th Legislature
Blessings for the 89th Legislature! We are praying for all legislators and staff and for a productive session. All are welcome to our events and services…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice December 2024
In this issue:
– Tyler Diocese receives new bishop
– Texas Legislature convenes in January
– Robert Roberson’s fight for life and justice
– Pope’s video for December: For pilgrims of hope
– And more!
Texas Catholic Voice November 2024
In this issue:
– Texas Legislature bill filings underway
– Parishes encouraged to welcome Heart Galleries of Texas
– 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 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
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Robert Roberson execution …
National Blue Ribbon schools …
How to register to vote …
Mental Health Sunday …
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