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Bishops encouraged by injunction on SB 4
AUSTIN — The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops (TCCB) is encouraged by a San Antonio federal court’s ruling to halt the implementation of SB 4. The law would have punished police officers if they did not fully cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and would have also allowed local police to inquire into the…
Read MoreCalming insurance claims fears | Calmando Temores sobre Reclamos a las Aseguradoras
Many news outlets are reporting that, based on a new law taking effect on Sept. 1, insurance claims must be filled by Thursday to be paid. This is false. While most news articles have been corrected in the body of the article, the headlines remain misleading which causes unnecessary fears for families whose homes are…
Read MoreText to donate for Harvey victims to Catholic Charities USA
Alexandria, Va. — Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) is accepting donations via text and online. To donate, text CCUSADISASTER to 71777 or visit www.catholiccharitiesusa.org.
Read MoreCall for solidarity with those impacted by Hurricane Harvey
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) president, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, has called for prayers and solidarity with those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Cardinal DiNardo also called on all people of good will to closely monitor future calls for assistance for victims and survivors in the days ahead. MORE
Read MoreCatholic groups are mobilizing to help in Hurricane Harvey’s aftermath
By Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholic dioceses and charities are quickly organizing to help in the aftermath of a Category 4 hurricane that made landfall with winds of 130 miles per hour late on Aug. 25 into the Rockport, Texas area, northeast of Corpus Christi. MORE
Read MoreArchbishop Garcia-Siller, MSpS, statement on Hurricane Harvey
My thoughts and prayers are with the people of the dioceses of Corpus Christi and Victoria, as well as the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, as they cope with the damaging effects of Hurricane Harvey. The people of San Antonio have opened their arms to welcome evacuees of this historic hurricane, and Catholic Charities of the archdiocese…
Read MoreBrownsville bishop offers support for hurricane victims
Bishop Daniel Flores of Brownsville has issued the following statement: We continue to pray for everyone affected by the hurricane and those who are at risk as the storms continue. Our diocese will be taking a second collection at our local churches. Pastors may take up this collection as soon as this weekend. We will…
Read MoreCardinal Daniel DiNardo statement on Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey made landfall on the Texas Gulf Coast this weekend. The powerful winds and considerable rainfall from this storm are impacting many lives and homes throughout the region. The southern counties of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston have already suffered substantial property damage and losses. Numerous homes in these communities are currently without power.…
Read MoreJob opening: Public Policy Outreach Coordinator
The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops is seeking applications for the position of Public Policy Outreach Coordinator. Inquiries should email resumes to info@txcatholic.org. The Public Policy Outreach Coordinator assists the Executive Director and Associate Director of Public Policy in the public policy analysis and outreach of the TCCB. This is a full-time position located in Austin…
Read MoreEstablishing education opportunity through SB 2 / HB 253
The TCCB supports parental choice and we applaud Senator Taylor and Representative Simmons for honoring a parents’ right to choose the best education for their children. Their bills, SB 2 and HB 253, both recognize that parents are the primary educators of a child, and provide opportunities for special education children who have the greatest…
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