A publication of the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops
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 MoreIn 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 MoreIn 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 MoreIn this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: “Sine die” report for 88th Legislature … What “sine die” means for special sessions … And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director The last week of the regular legislative session is always a whirlwind of deadlines and bills dying and then being resurrected in amendments…
Read MoreIn this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: 88th Legislature closes Monday … Special session #1 opens Monday … And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director The last day of the 88th legislative session was yesterday, and we anticipate having the Sine Die report for our readers by next Monday. Governor Abbott, however,…
Read MoreIn this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Life-affirming services for women and their families … HB 7 opposed … A doctor in the TCCB … And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director Sine Die is one week away, and I know everyone is looking forward to enjoying some much-needed downtime. Last week…
Read MoreIn this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Early TCV with a call to action… Immigration carries blessings and challenges… And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director This issue of Texas Catholic Voice is arriving in your inbox early because we need you to take action on parental choice. You may have seen…
Read MoreIn this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Only 22 days remaining for the 88th Legislature … We’re hiring! Learn more … Bills in hearing, and much more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director Tragedies in Allen and Brownsville After such a deadly weekend in Texas, it is hard to publish our regular weekly…
Read MoreIn this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Help stop bad bills about immigration and payday lending … We’re hiring! Learn more … Bills in hearing, and much more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director Only 29 days to go in the 88th Legislature and the deadline for House bills to be reported from…
Read MoreIn this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Divine Mercy … Common sense … And other unexpected activities this past week! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director Last Sunday was the feast of Divine Mercy and we are grateful this week a judge has shown mercy to Ivan Cantu by withdrawing his April 26…
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