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A publication of the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops

Texas Catholic Voice Jan. 5, 2022

January 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…

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Texas Catholic Voice December 2021

December 21, 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…

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Texas bishops urge President Biden to re-open healthcare funding for poor Texans

December 3, 2021

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…

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Texas Catholic Voice November 2021

November 30, 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…

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Texas Catholic Voice October 2021

October 29, 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…

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Texas Catholic Voice September 2021

October 1, 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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“Heartbeat” law adds to Texas’ respect for mothers and families

September 3, 2021

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…

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Texas Catholic Voice August 2021

August 31, 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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Statement on passage of Chemical Abortion Safety Protocol (SB 4)

August 31, 2021

AUSTIN – The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops (TCCB) congratulates the Texas House and Senate for passage of SB 4, the Chemical Abortion Safety Protocol. The bill, which protects the health and safety of women by ensuring the FDA regulations for chemical abortion are codified in Texas statute, is now ready for Governor Greg Abbott’s…

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CCUSA and Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Address Ministry with Migrants

August 12, 2021

Alexandria, Va. (August 12, 2021) – Catholic Charities USA and its 167 member agencies have a long history of serving their communities to help the most vulnerable find affordable housing, access vital food assistance and nutrition, receive mental and integrated healthcare and achieve economic self-sufficiency and stability. When disaster strikes, its agencies provide emergency and long-term relief to help individuals and families rebuild their lives. Additionally, since…

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