USCCB Letter to the Senate on Federal Budget Concerns

November 13, 2012 United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator: The Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development and the Committee on International Justice and Peace of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops remain concerned about a wide … Continue reading →

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) support letter to Congress

December 3, 2012 (PDF version) Senator Al Franken 309 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Franken: As the interfaith-based Council of Sponsors for Minnesota FoodShare, an organization that works to fight hunger in Minnesota, we respectfully ask that you work … Continue reading →

Catholic Spirit: Encouraging an economy of participation

(by Richard Aleman) September 27, 2012 The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Labor Day statement, “Placing Work and Workers at the Center of Economic Life” declares that the cure to our current crisis is a “national economic renewal that places … Continue reading →

Catholic Spirit: Faithful citizens care about marriage because they care about poverty

(by David Paul Deavel) September 27, 2012 I hear it a lot, from non-Catholics and even Catholics: “Why doesn’t the Church spend more time fighting poverty and less time telling people what kind of family is best? Quit spending time … Continue reading →

News Release (USCCB): Bishop Blaire Urges Congress to Retain Tax Credits for Working Poor

WASHINGTON (July 24, 2012)—As they consider legislation that addresses deficits and spending, Congress should extend “tax credits that help low-income families live in dignity,” said the bishop who chairs the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development of the U.S. … Continue reading →

Catholic Spirit: Legislative Update – Education, Safety Net, Abortion Among Key Issues

(by Jason Adkins) March 14, 2012 The legislative session is set to end on April 30, and the deadline for bills to be heard in committee is fast approaching. Legislators are eager to pass a bonding bill, work out the … Continue reading →

Catholic Spirit: Combating Poverty in the Public Arena

(by Jason Adkins) December 21, 2011 The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is marking this January as “poverty awareness month.” It is re-launching its Poverty USA campaign to chronicle the stories of those living in poverty, as well as identify … Continue reading →

USCCB: Letter to Bishops on Economic Situation

ARCHBISHOP TIMOTHY M. DOLAN, September 15, 2011 – Dear Brother Bishops, The Administrative Committee urged me to write you on an important matter for our Church and nation. During our recent meeting, it was reported that 46 million people (15%) … Continue reading →

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