Texas Catholic Voice Sep 29, 2023
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Parental choice … Upcoming Executions … Universal Church is called to Synod … And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director This is usually an uneventful time of year as far as Capitol business goes, but that has not been the case this past month! The…
Read MoreParental Choice Toolkit
These graphics can be used in bulletins and other printed materials and on social media to promote parental choice in education. 1. DOWNLOAD the image you want to share. 2. UPLOAD the image into a new social media post. 3. COPY & PASTE the following text into the post: Join me in asking our #TXLege House Representatives to support parental…
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Contact your representative on parental choice
We need 75 votes in the Texas House to ensure parental choice. Contact your state representative and ask for more educational options for families who need it most. Please consider one of the following methods to contact your Texas House representative: 1. Customized contact by email or phone While this requires a few more minutes,…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice Aug 31, 2023
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Back to school … Grandparents and the Elderly Day … Holy Father’s prayer for October … And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director It’s back to school and we are praying everyone has a safe and successful school year! We were delighted to host two…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice July 31, 2023
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Border tragedies … Special session this fall on parental choice … World Youth Day … And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director The leaked email sent by a Texas State trooper stationed in Eagle Pass to command staff detailing the inhumane treatment of migrants and…
Read MoreBishops address border tragedies
The TCCB has issued the following statement in response to recent reports of inhumane actions on the border: Recent media reports present a disturbing account of horrific tragedies occurring along the Rio Grande on the Texas/Mexico border. These reports stir our hearts again for the plight of our sisters and brothers who are seeking a…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice June 30, 2023
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: New accreditation associate director … Second special session begins … Special statement in response to US Congress members … And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director On Tuesday the first special session of the 88th Legislature ended when the Senate adjourned Sine Die. (Special sessions…
Read MoreProposed changes to Medicaid and CHIP will critically weaken Texas health care safety net
TCCB Executive Director Jennifer Allmon has written to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services of the federal Department of Health and Human Services, stating that a proposed rule released on May 3 “proposes changes to Medicaid’s financing, distribution, and adjudication that will critically weaken our health care safety net. These changes jeopardize the healthcare…
Read MoreArchbishop Sheehan, first bishop of Lubbock, dies June 3
Founding bishop of Lubbock Diocese, Archbishop emeritus Michael Sheehan of Santa Fe, remembered for life of service and faithRetired Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan of Santa Fe, the founding bishop of the Diocese of Lubbock, died June 3, 2023. He was buried June 9, 2023 from the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Santa…
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