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Welcome to the Texas Catholic Conference, the Official Public Policy Voice of the Catholic Bishops of Texas.
OUR MISSION
The primary purpose of the Conference is to encourage and foster cooperation and communication among the dioceses and the ministries of the Catholic Church of Texas.
A major function of the Conference is to be the public policy arm of the Conference's Board of Directors, the bishops of Texas, before the Texas legislature, the Texas delegation in Congress, and state agencies. The public policy issues addressed by the Conference include institutional concerns of the Catholic Church as well as issues related to Catholic social teachings.
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Other Organizations
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Thanks for clicking our banner. To learn more about the organization on the banner, scroll below. You can click on the banner to visit the organization's home page.
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Texas Rally for Life
Come to the Texas Rally for Life in Austin Saturday, January 26.
Gather at 1:00 pm at Republic Square then march to the Capitol's south steps.
There will be speakers and music at the Capitol steps from 2:00 - 3:00 pm.
For more information, visit TexasRallyforLife.org |
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Justice for Immigrants: A Journey of Hope
Since the founding, the United States has received immigrants from around the world who have found opportunity and safe haven in a new land. The labor, values, and beliefs of immigrants from throughout the world have transformed the United States from a loose group of colonies into one of the leading democracies in the world today. From its founding to the present, the United States remains a nation of immigrants grounded in the firm belief that newcomers offer new energy, hope and cultural diversity...click here to visit the Justice for Immigrants web site. |
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Catholic Relief Services
Catholic Relief Services was founded in 1943 by the Catholic Bishops of the United States to serve World War II survivors in Europe. Since then, we have expanded in size to reach more than 80 million people in more than 100 countries on five continents.
Catholic Relief Services works to assist impoverished and disadvantaged people overseas, working in the spirit of Catholic Social Teaching to promote the sacredness of human life and the dignity of the human person. Within the United States, CRS engages Catholics to live their faith in solidarity with the poor and suffering of the world. |
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Who Represents me?
The Texas Legislature web site can help you find out who are your state representatives. Just click here and fill in your address.
To find out who your US House representative is click here. Your US Senators are Senator Hutchison and Senator Cornyn. |
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PovertyUSA
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD)
helps people to lift themselves out of poverty.
We invest in the dignity of people living below the poverty line. Our programs support self-sufficiency and self-determination for people who are working to bring permanent change to their communities.
Our philosophy emphasizes empowerment and participation for those in poverty. By helping the poor to participate in the decisions and actions that affect their lives and communities, CCHD empowers them to move beyond poverty.
During our 36-year history, CCHD has provided more than 7,800 grants to self-help projects developed by grassroots groups of poor persons nationwide. Each year CCHD distributes national grants to more than 300 projects based in local communities.
In addition, hundreds of smaller projects are funded through the 25 percent share of the CCHD collection retained by dioceses. The projects' successes and the relationships developed have significantly changed the lives of the poor in our country.
For more information, click here. |
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For Your Marriage
Are you married now? Or just thinking about? Either way, you’re on a remarkable journey. You can turn what began as a romantic attraction into something bigger, something truly enduring. And you can turn all your wonderful feelings into a lifetime of intentional acts of loving.
Because the Catholic Church cares about your marriage, we’ll help you with information, skills, inspiration and resources, and maybe a little humor along the way. Whether you’re dating, engaged, newlywed or a mature couple, you’re in the right place, because we’re For Your Marriage...Click here to visit the USCCB's For Your Marriage web site. |
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Pope Benedict XVI to visit the United States, April 15-20, 2008
Pope Benedict XVI will visit the United States this spring for six days. He will spend three days in Washington and three days in New York City. Click here for his itinerary. |
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Texas Rally for Life
Come to the Texas Rally for Life in Austin Saturday, January 26.
Gather at 1:00 pm at Republic Square then march to the Capitol's south steps.
There will be speakers and music at the Capitol steps from 2:00 - 3:00 pm.
For more information, visit TexasRallyforLife.org |
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National Catholic Bioethics Center
The National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC), established in 1972, conducts research, consultation, publishing and education to promote human dignity in health care and the life sciences, and derives its message directly from the teachings of the Catholic Church. The results of this research are available though this website and our various educational and publishing activities, workshops and seminars. Click here to visit their web site. |
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As the National Member Service Center for Catholic Charities across the United States, Catholic Charities USA provides strong leadership and support to enhance the work of the local agencies in their efforts to reduce poverty, support families, and empower communities.
Our members—a network of more than 1,700 Catholic Charities agencies and institutions nationwide—provide help and create hope for more than 7.8 million people of all faiths a year. |
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National Catholic Rural Life Conference
The National Catholic Rural Life Conference applies the teachings of Jesus Christ for the betterment of rural America and care of God's creation. We provide spiritual, educational and advocacy assistance to help rural people shape their own destinies and lead lives of dignity. Click here to visit their web site. |
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Catholic Health Association of Texas
The Catholic Health Association of Texas responds to the call of the Gospel by advocating for health care policies and programs that provide quality, affordable and accessible health care for everyone in Texas. We focus especially on the needs of the poor and vulnerable persons in our state and promote collaboration among Catholic health care providers and other ministries and organizations.
Click here to visit their web site. |
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Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC)
CLINIC works to enhance and expand delivery of legal services to indigent and low-income immigrants principally through diocesan immigration programs and to meet the immigration needs identified by the Catholic Church in the United States. Click here to visit their web site.
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Catholic World News
Catholic World News is an independent Catholic news service staffed by lay Catholic journalists, dedicated to providing accurate world news, written from a distinctively Catholic perspective.
With correspondents all around the world, CWNews.com seeks to provide loyal Catholics and other interested readers with all the daily news that affects their Church and their faith. Click here to visit their web site. |
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Faithful Citizenship
Every 4 years the USCCB releases Faithful Citizenship, a tool for Catholic voters. Click here to read Faithful Citizenship or click here to visit their web site.
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| Faithful Citizenship |
Every 4 years the USCCB releases Faithful Citizenship, a tool for Catholic voters. Click here to read Faithful Citizenship or click here to visit their web site.
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| Catholic World News |
Catholic World News is an independent Catholic news service staffed by lay Catholic journalists, dedicated to providing accurate world news, written from a distinctively Catholic perspective.
With correspondents all around the world, CWNews.com seeks to provide loyal Catholics and other interested readers with all the daily news that affects their Church and their faith. Click here to visit their web site. |
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| Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) |
CLINIC works to enhance and expand delivery of legal services to indigent and low-income immigrants principally through diocesan immigration programs and to meet the immigration needs identified by the Catholic Church in the United States. Click here to visit their web site. |
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| Catholic Health Association of Texas |
The Catholic Health Association of Texas responds to the call of the Gospel by advocating for health care policies and programs that provide quality, affordable and accessible health care for everyone in Texas. We focus especially on the needs of the poor and vulnerable persons in our state and promote collaboration among Catholic health care providers and other ministries and organizations.
Click here to visit their web site. |
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| National Catholic Rural Life Conference |
The National Catholic Rural Life Conference applies the teachings of Jesus Christ for the betterment of rural America and care of God's creation. We provide spiritual, educational and advocacy assistance to help rural people shape their own destinies and lead lives of dignity. Click here to visit their web site. |
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| Catholic Charities USA |
As the National Member Service Center for Catholic Charities across the United States, Catholic Charities USA provides strong leadership and support to enhance the work of the local agencies in their efforts to reduce poverty, support families, and empower communities.
Our members—a network of more than 1,700 Catholic Charities agencies and institutions nationwide—provide help and create hope for more than 7.8 million people of all faiths a year. |
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| National Catholic Bioethics Center |
The National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC), established in 1972, conducts research, consultation, publishing and education to promote human dignity in health care and the life sciences, and derives its message directly from the teachings of the Catholic Church. The results of this research are available though this website and our various educational and publishing activities, workshops and seminars. Click here to visit their web site. |
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| Pope Benedict XVI to visit the United States, April 15-20, 2008 |
Pope Benedict XVI will visit the United States this spring for six days. He will spend three days in Washington and three days in New York City. Click here for his itinerary. |
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| For Your Marriage |
Are you married now? Or just thinking about? Either way, you’re on a remarkable journey. You can turn what began as a romantic attraction into something bigger, something truly enduring. And you can turn all your wonderful feelings into a lifetime of intentional acts of loving.
Because the Catholic Church cares about your marriage, we’ll help you with information, skills, inspiration and resources, and maybe a little humor along the way. Whether you’re dating, engaged, newlywed or a mature couple, you’re in the right place, because we’re For Your Marriage...Click here to visit the USCCB's For Your Marriage web site. |
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| PovertyUSA |
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD)
helps people to lift themselves out of poverty.
We invest in the dignity of people living below the poverty line. Our programs support self-sufficiency and self-determination for people who are working to bring permanent change to their communities.
Our philosophy emphasizes empowerment and participation for those in poverty. By helping the poor to participate in the decisions and actions that affect their lives and communities, CCHD empowers them to move beyond poverty.
During our 36-year history, CCHD has provided more than 7,800 grants to self-help projects developed by grassroots groups of poor persons nationwide. Each year CCHD distributes national grants to more than 300 projects based in local communities.
In addition, hundreds of smaller projects are funded through the 25 percent share of the CCHD collection retained by dioceses. The projects' successes and the relationships developed have significantly changed the lives of the poor in our country.
For more information, click here. |
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| Who Represents Me |
The Texas Legislature web site can help you find out who are your state representatives. Just click here and fill in your address.
To find out who your US House representative is click here. Your US Senators are Senator Hutchison and Senator Cornyn. |
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| Catholic Relief Services |
Catholic Relief Services was founded in 1943 by the Catholic Bishops of the United States to serve World War II survivors in Europe. Since then, we have expanded in size to reach more than 80 million people in more than 100 countries on five continents.
Catholic Relief Services works to assist impoverished and disadvantaged people overseas, working in the spirit of Catholic Social Teaching to promote the sacredness of human life and the dignity of the human person. Within the United States, CRS engages Catholics to live their faith in solidarity with the poor and suffering of the world. |
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| Justice for Immigrants: A Journey of Hope |
Since the founding, the United States has received immigrants from around the world who have found opportunity and safe haven in a new land. The labor, values, and beliefs of immigrants from throughout the world have transformed the United States from a loose group of colonies into one of the leading democracies in the world today. From its founding to the present, the United States remains a nation of immigrants grounded in the firm belief that newcomers offer new energy, hope and cultural diversity...click here to visit the Justice for Immigrants web site. |
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| Texas Rally for Life |
Come to the Texas Rally for Life in Austin Saturday, January 26.
Gather at 1:00 pm at Republic Square then march to the Capitol's south steps.
There will be speakers and music at the Capitol steps from 2:00 - 3:00 pm.
For more information, visit TexasRallyforLife.org |
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| Couples in Christ |
Resources on Marriage Preparation, Natural Family Planning, Parenting, Marriage Enrichment, and more. |
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other organizations