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1 White House Misrepresents Its Own Contraceptive Mandate Feb 03, 2012
2 TX Catholic Voice: Bishops Call for Defense of Religious Liberty, Reversal of HHS Mandate Feb 03, 2012
3 Protecting Catholic religious liberty Feb 03, 2012
4 Bishop Mulvey Defends Religious Liberty in Latest Texas Catholic Podcast Feb 02, 2012
5 Former Episcopal bishop to head new U.S. ordinariate for former Episcopalians Feb 02, 2012
6 The war against religious freedom escalates Jan 24, 2012
7 Bishops Decry HHS Rule, Urge Catholics to Stand Up for Religious Liberty and Conscience Rights Jan 23, 2012
8 "This mandate gravely compromises religious liberty" Jan 23, 2012
9 TCC Speaks Out Against HHS Rule, Calls for Action Jan 21, 2012
10 U.S. Bishops Vow to Fight HHS Edict Jan 20, 2012
11 TX Catholic Voice: Texas Bishops Applaud Sonogram Victory, Pope Urges Religious Liberty Protection Jan 20, 2012
12 U.S. Bishops Welcome Pope's Reaffirmation of Religious Liberty Jan 19, 2012
13 Bishop Flores Discusses Exorcism in Latest Texas Catholic Podcast Jan 19, 2012
14 Political ethics Jan 17, 2012
15 Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston announces $5 million gift from Kinder Foundation Jan 12, 2012
16 Texas Catholic Bishops Applaud Appeals Court's Upholding of Sonogram Law Jan 11, 2012
17 TX Catholic Voice: National Migration Week, New Houston-based U.S. Ordinariate Jan 06, 2012
18 TCC Closed for Christmas Dec 21, 2011
19 Bishops Welcome New Mercury and Air Toxics Standards To Protect Human Life And God’s Creation Dec 21, 2011
20 TX Catholic Voice: Have A Blessed Christmas, Hispanic Bishops Express Solidarity with Migrants Dec 19, 2011
21 Report Shows Decline in Death Penalty in Texas Dec 16, 2011
22 Archbishop García-Siller Celebrates A Year of Firsts Dec 15, 2011
23 Our Lady as the Mother of the Americas and Protectress of the Unborn Child Dec 13, 2011
24 Bishops Urge Unemployment Insurance and Compensation in the Face of 'Pervasive Economic Pain' Dec 12, 2011
25 Hispanic/Latino Catholic Bishops express solidarity, prayers in letter to migrants Dec 12, 2011
26 Capital Punishment Panelists call for justice beyond retribution Dec 09, 2011
27 The human face of the immigration issue Dec 09, 2011
28 Op-Ed: In budget matters, let's remember 'the least of these' Dec 05, 2011
29 TX Catholic Voice: Bishop Ochoa named to Fresno, Life-Affirming Gift Ideas Dec 02, 2011
30 Oh a shopping we will go… Dec 02, 2011
31 Religious Liberty - our first freedom - is under attack Dec 01, 2011
32 Pope Names Bishop Ochoa Of El Paso, Texas To Fresno, California Dec 01, 2011
33 Six Asian cultures come together for annual Mass in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Dec 01, 2011
34 St. Martin de Porres celebrates feast day Nov 18, 2011
35 Bishop Flores to Lead USCCB Committee on Cultural Diversity Nov 18, 2011
36 Jason’s Deli founder receives Faithful Citizen Award Nov 17, 2011
37 Anglican Ordinariate For U.S, To Be Established January 1, Bishop Vann Named Delegate for Pastoral Provision Nov 16, 2011
38 Cardinal DiNardo Urges Senate To Strike Provisions In Appropriations Bills Threatening Human Life Nov 15, 2011
39 Bishops Launch New Website - Marriage: Unique for a Reason Nov 15, 2011
40 San Juan Diego Award Honors Bishop Pfeifer for Hispanic Ministry Leadership Nov 08, 2011
41 Victoria Diocese Newspaper Wins National Award Nov 08, 2011
42 Mass unites Mexicans, Americans separated by border fence Nov 07, 2011
43 TX Catholic Voice: TCC Launches Renewed Podcasts, Remembers Bishop Duffy, OMI Nov 04, 2011
44 Cardinal DiNardo Reflects on Meeting with Maronite Patriarch His Beatitude Bechara Peter Rai Nov 03, 2011
45 All Soul's Day Memorial: Bishop Paul Duffy, OMI Nov 02, 2011
46 Cardinal Calls for Greater Conscience Protection in Health Care Reform Nov 02, 2011
47 My Experience in Immigration Detention Oct 31, 2011
48 Bishops Call For Renewal Of International Religious Freedom Commission Oct 28, 2011
49 The Devastation of Pornography Oct 28, 2011
50 Bishops’ Religious Liberty Chair Urges Congress To Defend Religious Liberty Oct 26, 2011
51 Immigration Symposium An Instrument of Peace, Reconciliation, and Justice Oct 26, 2011
52 Hispanic Conference: ‘The family between two cultures Oct 26, 2011
53 As jubilee year begins, Diocese of Tyler recalls history of growth Oct 25, 2011
54 Bishops To Vote On Establishment Of Subcommittee On Health Care Issues At November Meeting Oct 24, 2011
55 TX Catholic Voice: House Passes Protect Life Act, Hispanic Affairs' 40th Anniversary Oct 21, 2011
56 World Mission Sunday is October 23, Theme: 'As The Father Has Sent Me, So I Send You' Oct 20, 2011
57 Volunteers Care for Needy in Tyler Diocese Oct 20, 2011
58 Diocese of San Angelo: Our 50th Anniversary Mass Sunday: Think of it as a family reunion Oct 14, 2011
59 Hispanic Ministry at a Crossroads Oct 14, 2011
60 Catholic Organizations to Congress, Administration: Protect Conscience Rights Oct 13, 2011
61 Liberty Institute Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Austin Diocese and Three Pregnancy Centers Against City of Austin Oct 06, 2011
62 Resources Available to Support Catholics As Informed, Faithful Citizens Oct 06, 2011
63 U.S. Bishops Establish New Ad Hoc Committee For Religious Liberty Sep 30, 2011
64 Cardinal DiNardo issues Respect Life Month Statement, Calls on Catholics to Respect, Promote and Teach the 'Transcendent Nature of the Human Person' Sep 26, 2011
65 TX Catholic Voice: National Calls to Defend Marriage, Protect Poor Sep 22, 2011
66 Attacks On DOMA Threaten Marriage, Church-State Relations, Warns Archbishop Dolan In Letter To President Sep 21, 2011
67 Archbishop Dolan Asks Nation’s Clergy To Preach On Poverty, Educate And Advocate For Poor And Jobless Sep 19, 2011
68 TX Catholic Voice: Bishops Reflect on 9/11, Alert on HHS Contraceptive Mandate, Pray for the DREAM info Sep 09, 2011
69 Texas Bishops Disappointed in Federal Court Ruling on Sonogram Law Sep 08, 2011
70 Bishops to Super Committee: Treatment of Jobless, Hungry, and Homeless is Moral Measure of Deficit Reduction Sep 07, 2011
71 USCCB Urges Rescission of HHS Contraceptive Mandate Sep 07, 2011
72 Bishop Blaire Reflects On The Human Costs And Moral Challenges Of A Broken Economy In U.S. Bishops’ Labor Day Statement Aug 30, 2011
73 TX Catholic Voice: Austin Payday Regulations Improved, US Bishops' Labor Day Statement Released Aug 26, 2011
74 Austin City Council Passes Payday Lending Reform Aug 26, 2011
75 World Youth Day: Texas Style Aug 16, 2011
76 TX Catholic Voice: Taxpayer-funded abortion to end in Central Texas Aug 12, 2011
77 Catholic Conference Applauds End to Taxpayer-Funded Abortion in Central Texas Aug 12, 2011
78 USCCB President and CRS Chairman Issue Aid Appeal for Drought and Famine Victims in Somalia and Parts of East Africa Aug 10, 2011
79 USCCB: HHS Mandate for Contraceptive and Abortifacient Drugs Violates Conscience Rights Aug 02, 2011
80 Bishops, CRS Say Proposed Foreign Aid Cuts are ‘Morally Unacceptable,’ Call for Balanced Adjustments across Entire Budget Aug 01, 2011
81 TX Catholic Voice: TCC Submits TCEQ Comments, Federal Action Alerts on Conscience and Debt Reduction Jul 29, 2011
82 Archbishop Sambi Remembered As Friend Of The United States Jul 29, 2011
83 Bishops to House: Budget Cannot Rely on Disproportionate Cuts in Services to Poor Persons, Requires Shared Sacrifice by All Jul 27, 2011
84 US Bishops Voice Solidarity with Bishops of Scandinavia Jul 27, 2011
85 Bishops' Pro-Life Chair Strongly Opposes Recommended Mandate for Birth Control, Sterilization in Private Health Plans Jul 19, 2011
86 TX Catholic Voice: Scripture Seminar Save the Date, Bishop Corrada Named to Puerto Rico Diocese Jul 15, 2011
87 TCC Featured on Relevant Radio Show "It's All About Life" Jul 11, 2011
88 Pope Names Bishop Alvaro Corrada Del Rio to Puerto Rico Diocese Jul 08, 2011
89 Folklife Mass Brings Unity in Diversity Jul 06, 2011
90 TX Catholic Voice: Texas Legislature Adjourns Sine Die Jul 05, 2011
91 Lawmakers Protect Taxpayer Conscience Rights Jul 05, 2011
92 Sanctuary Cities Legislation Fails to Pass During Special Session Jul 05, 2011
93 Region's Bishops Express Concern Over Immigrants Deaths, Call Governments to Action Jun 30, 2011
94 Texas Legislature is Adjourned Jun 29, 2011
95 House and Senate Accept Conference Committee Report on SB 7 Jun 27, 2011
96 TX Catholic Voice: Abortion, Smoking, & Death Penalty Action Alerts Jun 24, 2011
97 Ask Your State Legislators to Support A Smoke-Free Texas Jun 22, 2011
98 Ask your State Senator to Vote to Accept the Conference Committee Report on SB 7 to stop Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Jun 21, 2011
99 Bishops Approve Physician-Assisted Suicide Statement; Call on Catholics to Support the Dying, Ensure Their Legal Protection Jun 20, 2011
100 Ask House State Affairs Committee To Oppose Anti-Immigrant Legislation (SB 9, HB 9) Jun 19, 2011
101 Cardinal and Archbishop Petition Governor for Clemency for Leal Jun 17, 2011
102 TX Catholic Voice: "Sanctuary Cities" bill passes Senate, Ban on Tax-funded Abortion Action Alert Jun 16, 2011
103 Adopt SB 7 Conference Committee Report Jun 15, 2011
104 Testimony on Sanctuary Cities SB 9 Jun 13, 2011
105 TX Catholic Voice: TX Catholic Voice: Tax-Funded Abortion Ban Amendments Adopted, Anti-Immigrant Issues Added to Session Call Jun 10, 2011
106 Texas Catholic Conference Concerned About HB 33; Prefers Means-Tested School Choice Programs Jun 06, 2011
107 TX Catholic Voice: Meet Our New Executive Director, Outcomes on Regular Session Jun 03, 2011
108 Texas Catholic Conference Announces New Executive Director Jun 01, 2011
109 Day one of the First Called Session of the 82nd Legislature May 31, 2011
110 Vote to adopt the Conference Committee Report to SB 89 May 28, 2011
111 TX Catholic Voice: Several Great Bills Kept Alive through Amendments, Others Sent to Governor May 27, 2011
112 TCC Position on Landtroop Amendment to SB 23 May 26, 2011
113 Action Alert: Ask HB 1286 Conference Committee to Support Amendment to Allow Access to UIL for Private and Parochial Schools May 26, 2011
114 Ask SB 1811 Conference Committee to Support Amendments on Judicial Bypass Study, Homeless Housing and Services Program Funding, and Smoking Ban May 25, 2011
115 Ask your Representative to Support Amendments to Ban Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Increase Access to Summer Nutrition Programs May 23, 2011
116 TX Catholic Voice: Good Bills Signed into Law, Urgent Action Alerts May 20, 2011
117 TCC Positions on SB 1811 Pre-filed Amendments May 20, 2011
118 Action Alert: Oppose Gambling Expansion May 19, 2011
119 Bishop Joe Vásquez Opens the Senate in Prayer May 19, 2011
120 Texas Catholic Bishops Support Responsible School Choice Programs such as program created in SB 1847 May 17, 2011
121 Action Alert: Support Safe Release for Ex-Offenders & Oppose Death Penalty Expansion May 17, 2011
122 TX Catholic Voice: Bishops Disappointed at HB 12 Passage, Budget & Child Nutrition Alerts May 13, 2011
123 Catholic Bishops Ask Legislators to Oppose Advance Directives Reform Amendments, Including Indefinite Treat-Until-Transfer May 12, 2011
124 Clarification on TCC Position on HB 2594 May 12, 2011
125 Support Access to Summer Nutrition Programs May 12, 2011
126 Protect Religious Freedom - Support Rep. Hochberg’s May 11 Amendment to HJR 135 May 12, 2011
127 Archbishop Gomez, Bishops' Migration Chairman, Urges President and Congress to Act on Comprehensive Immigration Reform May 10, 2011
128 Catholic Bishops: Passage of HB 12 affronts dignity of Texans, failure to Texas’ heritage and diversity, oversteps authority of state government May 10, 2011
129 Texas Catholic Bishops Express Disappointment at House Passage of HB 12 May 10, 2011
130 TX Catholic Voice: Immigration & Abortion Action Alerts, Bishops on Blessed Pope John Paul II May 06, 2011
131 HB 3790 Pre-Filed Amendment Positions May 05, 2011
132 Texas Catholic Bishops Oppose House Passage of HB 12 May 05, 2011
133 US Bishops Welcome House Passage of 'No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act' May 05, 2011
134 URGENT Action Alert: Support No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Amendment May 04, 2011
135 House is concurring with Senate sonogram bill, it is going to the Governor! May 04, 2011
136 Pope Sends Prayers and Support to Tornado Victims May 02, 2011
137 TX Catholic Voice: Taxpayer- funded abortion, Choose Life License Plate & Parental Consent Action Alerts Apr 29, 2011
138 Position change on HB 2555 to Opposing the Bill Apr 29, 2011
139 U.S. Bishops join with other Christian leaders to call for "Circle of Protection" around programs for the Poor Apr 28, 2011
140 Advance Directives Resource Page Apr 20, 2011
141 TX Catholic Voice: Have a Blessed Holy Week, Choose Life License Plate Action Alert Apr 20, 2011
142 Position Statement on Pay Day Lending Legislation Apr 19, 2011
143 Pope Names San Antonio Seminary Rector as Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit Apr 18, 2011
144 TX Catholic Voice: Sonogram & Education Tax Credit Action Alerts Apr 15, 2011
145 Catholic Teaching on Immigration Apr 14, 2011
146 Texas Catholic Bishops Support Compromise on Access to Sonogram Bill: CSHB 15 Apr 13, 2011
147 Capital Area Bishops Advocate for Immigrants Apr 13, 2011
148 Faithful Citizenship in Action During Advocacy Day Apr 08, 2011
149 Advocacy Day Senate Opening Prayer - Bishop Daniel Flores, Diocese of Brownsville Apr 08, 2011
150 TX Catholic Voice: Advocacy Day is a Huge Success, Thanks to All Advocates! Apr 08, 2011
151 Texas Interfaith Religious Leaders’ Statement on the State Budget Apr 05, 2011
152 Catholic Faith in Action Advocacy Day is Here! Apr 05, 2011
153 Help Advocate for Catholic Faith in Action Advocacy Day Next Week Apr 01, 2011
154 Bishop Tamayo Offers Senate Invocation Mar 28, 2011
155 Bishops Ask Administration to Weigh Use of Force in Libya in Light of Duty to Protect Human Life and Dignity Mar 25, 2011
156 Religious Leaders Call for Reform in Payday Lending Regulation Mar 21, 2011
157 TX Catholic Voice: Choose Life License Plate Passes Senate, 18 days until Advocacy Day Mar 18, 2011
158 TX Catholic Voice: Death Penalty Action Alert, Advocacy Day Support Letter Now Available Mar 18, 2011
159 TX Catholic Voice: Sonogram Bill Update, Immigration & Health Care Statements Issued Mar 04, 2011
160 Interfaith Group Urges Speaker Of The House To Defend DOMA Legislation In Court Mar 04, 2011
161 Senior Texas Religious Leaders Call for New and Gracious Tone in State Immigration Debate Mar 02, 2011
162 Action Alert: Ask your Rep to Support Access to Sonogram Bill Mar 01, 2011
163 TX Catholic Voice: Sonogram Bill Action Needed, Bishop Vásquez's Payday Testimony Feb 25, 2011
164 USCCB Decries Refusal to Support Defense of Marriage Act Feb 23, 2011
165 Testimony in Support of Sonogram Bills HB 201 and HB 15 Feb 23, 2011
166 Testimony of Bishop Joe Vásquez - Support SB 253 to Close the Credit Service Organization Loophole Feb 21, 2011
167 Action Alert: Sonogram and Choose Life License Plate Bills in Committee this Week Feb 21, 2011
168 TX Catholic Voice: Sonogram Bill Passes Senate, Action Needed on Predatory Lending Feb 18, 2011
169 Action Alert: Support Fair Lending Practices Feb 16, 2011
170 TX Catholic Voice: Pro-Life Act Alert, Sonogram Bill Voted out of Committee Feb 11, 2011
171 Testimony on SB 16 - Access to Sonogram Feb 09, 2011
172 Testimony on SB 1 - Education (Article III) Feb 07, 2011
173 TX Catholic Voice: TCC Testifies on Budget, Ultrasound Action Alert Feb 04, 2011
174 Testimony on SB 1 - Health and Human Services (Article II) Feb 01, 2011
175 This Week is Catholic Schools Week! Jan 31, 2011
176 TX Catholic Voice: Resolve to Advocate, Abortion and Conscience Action Alerts Jan 27, 2011
177 George Solana, Rest in Peace Jan 24, 2011
178 Bishops Support Three Bills To Strengthen Protections For Life And Conscience Jan 24, 2011
179 TX Catholic Voice: Legislative Agenda Resource Videos Now Available Jan 21, 2011
180 Thousands to Pray for An End to Abortion at National Prayer Vigil for Life Jan 21, 2011
181 U.S. Bishops' Legislative Principles and Priorities Jan 18, 2011
182 TX Catholic Voice: Cardinal's opening day prayers, Advocacy day video available Jan 14, 2011
183 Cardinal DiNardo Provides Opening Prayer in the House Jan 11, 2011
184 TX Catholic Voice: Imm. press conference message, Session starts next week Jan 07, 2011
185 Catholic Bishops to Texas Legislature: Reject Arizona-style immigration policies Jan 05, 2011
186 TCC Policy Reminder Jan 04, 2011
187 TX Catholic Voice: New Advocacy Tools for the Upcoming Legislative Session Dec 17, 2010
188 Archbishop Gomez, Chairman of USCCB Committee on Migration, Commends House Passage of DREAM Act, Calls on U.S. Senate to Follow Suit Dec 10, 2010
189 Calls to Senators Needed to Keep DREAM Momentum going Dec 09, 2010
190 Archbishop Dolan, Bishop Blaire Urge Congress To Support Tax Credits For Low-Income Families, Relief for Unemployed Dec 07, 2010
191 U.S. Catholic Bishops to Congress: The DREAM Act is the "Right thing to do" Dec 03, 2010
192 Ask Congress to Support the DREAM Act! Dec 02, 2010
193 TCC Welcomes Archbishop Gustavo Nov 22, 2010
194 TX Catholic Voice: More Bills Tracked, Capitol Comments on Modern Day Money Changers Nov 19, 2010
195 State Catholic Conferences Support Bishop Herzog's Call to Engage Social Media Nov 18, 2010
196 TX Catholic Voice: Action Alerts on Families and Poverty, Hunger, and Peace Nov 16, 2010
197 Modern Day Money Changers and Closing the Loophole Nov 15, 2010
198 TX Catholic Voice: TCC Bill Reports Now Available Nov 12, 2010
199 Texas Catholic Conference Urges Catholics to Be Faithful Citizens During Texas’ 82nd Legislative Session Nov 05, 2010
200 Pope Names Chicago Bishop as head of Archdiocese of San Antonio Oct 14, 2010
201 Texas Bishops Express Solidarity with Brother Bishops in Mexico Oct 07, 2010
202 Forming Consciences for the Upcoming Elections Oct 01, 2010
203 In Message to White House, Religious Leaders Say Peace is Possible Sep 29, 2010
204 Cardinal DiNardo Issues Statement for Respect Life Month Sep 28, 2010
205 Bishop Murphy Urges Congress To Preserve, Improve Tax Credits That Benefit Working Poor Families Sep 22, 2010
206 USCCB Officials Urge HHS not to Require Coverage of Contraception and Sterilization Sep 20, 2010
207 Americans Want Taxes Used For Ethical Stem Cell Research Sep 16, 2010
208 Bishop Mulvey speaks out on Stem Cell Research Sep 15, 2010
209 Respect Life Program Packet For 2010-11 Now Available Sep 15, 2010
210 Capitol Comments: Why We Care About Marriage Sep 14, 2010
211 Texas Bishops' 82nd Session Legislative Agenda and Policy Papers Now Available Sep 13, 2010
212 Texas Catholic Conference Launches New Web Site Sep 01, 2010
213 Bishop Farrell, Bishop of the Diocese of Dallas, to be New Episcopal Moderator of Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference Aug 30, 2010
214 From the National Catholic Bioethics Center: The Importance of the Federal District Court Decision to Block Federal Funding of Embryonic Stem Cell Research Aug 26, 2010
215 Bishop Murphy Calls for New Social Contract for ‘New Things’ in Today’s Economy in Labor Day Statement Aug 26, 2010
216 Bishops Welcome Ruling Against Embryonic Stem Cell Funding, Urge Government To Pursue Ethical Stem Cell Research Aug 25, 2010
217 FDA Blurs the Abortion-Contraception Line Again Aug 23, 2010
218 Cardinal Dinardo Urges Support for Law Preventing Federal Funding of Abortion Aug 23, 2010
219 Truth: A Light unto our Path and a Guide in our Actions as Advocates Aug 13, 2010
220 Bishop Vasquez Speaks on the Death Penalty Aug 12, 2010
221 Texas Bishops Host Scripture Seminar on the Holy Spirit from Genesis to John Jul 30, 2010
222 Scripture Seminar 2010 Press Kit Now Available Jul 28, 2010
223 Cardinal DiNardo welcomes HHS Exclusion of Abortion from Federal Insurance Program, Calls for Permanent Law Jul 15, 2010
224 Bishops Concerned over Federal Court Rulings Rejecting Marriage as Between One Man, One Woman Jul 12, 2010
225 A Critical Distinction between Direct Abortions and Legitimate Medical Procedures Jul 12, 2010
226 Celebrate Independence Day with a Prayer for our Nation Jul 01, 2010
227 Bishops Urge Senate to Remove Abortion Amendment from Defense Bill Jun 29, 2010
228 Santiago, Cuba Archbishop Ibáñez To Appear Live on ‘Nuestra Fe En Vivo Jun 24, 2010
229 World Cup Fever: Let the Ball Roll Jun 23, 2010
230 Cardinal DiNardo Voices 'Grave Concern' Over FDA Plan to Approve Abortion Drug for ‘Emergency Contraception Jun 18, 2010
231 Apostleship of the Sea Urges Catholics to Assist Those Harmed by Oil Spill Jun 17, 2010
232 Regional Bishops Issue Joint Statement on Migration Jun 11, 2010
233 Bishop Oscar Cantú named Apostolic Administrator for Archdiocese of San Antonio May 27, 2010
234 Mass of Reception for Coadjutor Archbishop Gomez Today May 26, 2010
235 Summer Internship Opportunity May 26, 2010
236 Bishops Urge Congress to Support Bill to Remedy Abortion, Conscience Flaws in Health Care Reform May 21, 2010
237 USCCB Migration Chairman Joins Arizona Bishops in Decrying Anti-Immigrant Measure, Calls for May 05, 2010
238 Archbishop José Gomez named to be successor to Cardinal Mahony upon his retirement as Archbishop of Los Angeles Apr 06, 2010
239 Health Care Reform: USCCB Legal Analysis Mar 31, 2010
240 National Catholic Bioethics Center: A House Divided Against the Common Good Mar 25, 2010
241 Bishops Encourage Vigilance that Health Care Legislation Protects Conscience, does not Fund Abortion Mar 23, 2010
242 House passes health reform; effort to insert abortion language fails Mar 21, 2010
243 Texas Bishops Reiterate Support of USCCB in Opposing Senate Health Care Bill Mar 19, 2010
244 Texas Bishops: Do not support current Senate Health Care Reform bill Mar 18, 2010
245 President of U.S. Bishops: Cost is too High, Loss is too Great, for Health Care Bill not to be Revised Mar 16, 2010
246 Two Auxiliary Bishops Named for Diocese of Dallas Mar 11, 2010
247 Welcome Bishop Vásquez! Mar 08, 2010
248 Charity and Truth in Ministry: Our Call to Service Mar 03, 2010
249 Archbishop Gomez to Chair Haiti Advisory Group Feb 24, 2010
250 Bishops Call For Bipartisan Action To Advance Health Care Reform That Protects Human Life And Dignity Feb 24, 2010
251 TCC Policy on Primary Elections Feb 18, 2010
252 USCCB 2010 Lenten Season Web Page Available Feb 17, 2010
253 Life Issues Forum: Health Care Reform and the Pro-Life Agenda Feb 05, 2010
254 Pope Benedict's 2010 Lenten Message Feb 04, 2010
255 Welcome Bishop Daniel Flores! Feb 03, 2010
256 Catholic Schools Week - Dividends for Life Feb 01, 2010
257 Catholic Concerns in the Health Care Bills: USCCB Issue Comparisons Jan 29, 2010
258 Bishops Urge Congress to Resume Work on Health Care with Access for All, Protection of Life, Conscience Rights Jan 27, 2010
259 Auxiliary Bishop Joe Vasquez named Bishop of Austin Jan 26, 2010
260 Archbishop José H. Gomez Urges Catholics to donate to the Collection for the Church in Latin America. Jan 25, 2010
261 Pope Selects Diocese of Austin Administrator as New Bishop for Diocese of Corpus Christi Jan 18, 2010
262 U.S. Bishops Mourn Devastation in Haiti, Urge Special Collection January 16-17 to Support Efforts of USCCB, CRS1 Jan 14, 2010
263 Massive Earthquake in Haiti Jan 13, 2010
264 U.S. Bishops Announce Push for Immigration Reform in 2010 Jan 06, 2010
265 Health Reform Bill Needs More work Despite New Language on Abortion, say Catholic Bishops Dec 20, 2009
266 'Abortion Compromise' Does Not Address Core Problem in Senate Health Bill, Says Cardinal Dinardo, Bishops' Pro-Life Chair Dec 19, 2009
267 Pope Names Detroit Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Flores to Succeed Bishop Raymundo Pena in Brownsville, Texas Dec 09, 2009
268 U.S. Bishops Urge Senators to Support Nelson-Hatch-Casey Amendment on Health Care Reform, Urge Constituents to Back it Dec 07, 2009
269 Governor Rejects Recommendation for Clemency Nov 20, 2009
270 Updated Health Care Reform Resources Now Available Nov 16, 2009
271 TCC Requests Support for Improvements to the Medicaid Eligibility Process Nov 11, 2009
272 Health Care Bill, with Pro-Life Stupak Amendment, passes the House Nov 10, 2009
273 Bishops Deeply Disappointed by Senate Vote to Table Nelson-Hatch-Casey Amendment Nov 09, 2009
274 Texas Catholic Conference Urges Representatives to Support Genuine, Life-Affirming Health Care Reform Nov 04, 2009
275 Health Care Must Place Poor, Vulnerable First, say Texas Bishops Oct 27, 2009
276 Texas Bishops Congratulate Archbishop Aymond Sep 22, 2009
277 Archbishop Gomez leads delegation of Hispanic Bishops in Meeting with Latino Legislators, Others in Congress on Policy Issues Most Affecting Hispanics Sep 17, 2009
278 USCCB Officials Welcome President Obama's Statements on Abortion, Care for the Poor in Response to Health Care Address Sep 10, 2009
279 Bishop Murphy Reflects on Economic Challenges and Dignity of Work in U.S. Bishops' Labor Day Statement Sep 02, 2009
280 Practicing Charity through Microfinance Aug 19, 2009
281 U.S. Bishops Launch Web Site on Health Care Reform, their Position and Concerns Aug 14, 2009
282 New Resources on Health Care Reform Aug 11, 2009
283 Lines in the Sand Aug 07, 2009
284 Health Care Reform Update Aug 03, 2009
285 Cardinal Rigali Urges House Committee To Support Pro-Life Amendments to Health Care Reform Bill Jul 30, 2009
286 U.S. Bishops Urge Congress to Observe Respect for Life, Access for All in Health Care Legislation Jul 21, 2009
287 Natural Family Planning Awareness Week Jul 20, 2009
288 Special Session Ends Jul 08, 2009
289 Caritas in Veritate now available Jul 08, 2009
290 Outcomes of TCC Legislative Activity Jun 26, 2009
291 Texas Catholic Conference one of Several Texas Groups to Sign Open Letter to Governor Perry Demanding Inclusion of Children's Health Insurance Bill on Special Session Agenda Jun 25, 2009
292 Governor Vetoes 2 TCC-Supported Bills Jun 22, 2009
293 Pope Names Bishop Gregory Aymond as Archbishop of New Orleans Jun 12, 2009
294 Cardinal DiNardo to Governor Perry: Include CHIP in Call for Special Session Jun 11, 2009
295 25 TCC-Supported Bills sent to the Governor Jun 05, 2009
296 Texas 81st Regular Session is Over Jun 02, 2009
297 Update on Choose Life License Plates and CHIP Jun 01, 2009
298 HB 300 Conferees Appointed May 28, 2009
299 TCC Part of Broad Coalition Requesting House Approval of CHIP amendment to HB 1795 May 28, 2009
300 TCC Part of Broad Coalition Requesting Leaders in House and Senate to 'Act Swiftly and Forcefully to Pass CHIP Bill' May 27, 2009
301 Choose Life License Plate Successfully Amended to HB 300 May 25, 2009
302 Hundreds of House Bills in the Tomb May 15, 2009
303 Act Before Legislative Deadlines! May 14, 2009
304 Legislative Update May 12, 2009
305 CHIP Passes! May 12, 2009
306 Set Vital Bills on House Calendar May 11, 2009
307 Catholic Schools Issue Precautions Regarding Swine Flu Apr 30, 2009
308 TCC Distributes Letter Supporting Ban on Funding for Embryonic Stem Cell Research Apr 16, 2009
309 Catholics Urge Legislators to Support Bishops' Life and Family Life Priorities Apr 03, 2009
310 More bills tracked and moving this week Mar 20, 2009
311 Testimony on SB 68 Now Available Mar 18, 2009
312 Now Available: Testimony on HB 682 Mar 12, 2009
313 Now Available: Testimony on HB 681 Mar 10, 2009
314 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering in Washington, DC Feb 21, 2009
315 Charity and Justice Advocates Speak out on Catholic Teaching at the State Capitol Feb 20, 2009
316 Texas Catholic University Hosts Continuous Bible Reading Feb 20, 2009
317 State Legislators encouraged to pray and discern God's dream for Texas at 81st Legislative Mass Jan 29, 2009
318 Legislative Mass Still Scheduled for 7pm Jan 27, 2009
319 Due to Renovations, the Catholic Archives of Texas is Closed Until Further Notice Jan 26, 2009
320 Cardinal DiNardo to Provide Opening Prayer in House and Senate Jan 12, 2009
321 Dignitas Personae, Vatican Instruction on Bioethics, Welcomed for Guidance on Issues of Procreation, Medical Research Dec 15, 2008
322 Cardinal George Voices Hope for Obama Administration, Points to Possible Obstacles to Our Desired Unity Nov 12, 2008
323 'We are our brothers' keepers,' remind bishops in economic statement "Solidarity at a Time of Economic Crisis" Nov 12, 2008
324 Bishops Congratulate Barack Obama on Historic Election; Urge Him to Defend the Weak, Heal Divisions Nov 05, 2008
325 In Defense of Marriage: Bishops Bring Concerns about Same-Sex Unions to YouTube Nov 03, 2008
326 Legal Protection for Unborn, Support for Mothers Both Needed, Say Cardinal Rigali and Bishop Murphy Oct 22, 2008
327 TCC Submits Public Testimony on Child Nutrition Oct 15, 2008
328 Austinite travels to Ethiopia with Catholic Relief Services Oct 14, 2008
329 Joint Statement from Bishop Kevin Farrell and Bishop Kevin Vann Oct 13, 2008
330 Archbishop Gomez speaks on the Catholic Contribution to Immigration Reform Oct 09, 2008
331 Cardinal Rigali Urges Respect for Human Life, Opposition to 'Freedom of Choice' Act Sep 30, 2008
332 USCCB Releases Letter on Financial Crisis Sep 26, 2008
333 TCC Executive Director testifies on Border Violence Sep 22, 2008
334 Make a Difference to those affected by Hurricane Ike: Contribute to Catholic Charities Sep 15, 2008
335 Prayer for Those affected by Hurricane Ike Sep 11, 2008
336 Respect for Unborn Human Life: The Church’s Constant Teaching Sep 02, 2008
337 Bishops Welcome HHS Regulations Protecting Conscience Rights in Health Care Aug 22, 2008
338 Clemency for Jeff Wood Aug 20, 2008
339 Labor Day Message Calls For Action On Just Economy, Dignity, Workers’ Rights Aug 18, 2008
340 New Advocacy Tool: TCC Policy Papers Now Available Aug 11, 2008
341 Archbishop Gomez appointed to Vatican Commission working with Latin America Jul 25, 2008
342 Bishops of Texas Respond Locally to Catholic Hospital Allegations Jul 17, 2008
343 Embryonic stem-cell research immoral, unnecessary, bishops say Jun 15, 2008
344 Archdiocese of San Antonio ordains a new Auxiliary Bishop Jun 03, 2008
345 TCC Advocates for Adult Stem Cell Research May 28, 2008
346 Marriage Preparation encouraged to form Healthy Marriages May 27, 2008
347 USCCB Official Praises Senate Passage Of ‘Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act’ Apr 29, 2008
348 Bishop Peña to Give Border Wall Testimony Apr 25, 2008
349 Benedict XVI Addresses Educators Apr 25, 2008
350 Welcome Holy Father! Apr 14, 2008
351 The TCC Welcomes New Auxiliary in San Antonio Apr 10, 2008
352 Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral Dedicated Apr 04, 2008
353 Dallas Seminary Rector Named New Bishop Apr 01, 2008
354 Msgr. William L. Broussard, Rest in Peace Mar 28, 2008
355 TCC airs radio program on Relevant Radio Mar 14, 2008
356 TCC Staff Visit the Texas Cord Blood Bank Mar 12, 2008
357 Catholic Bishops Welcome New Bill For Global HIV/AIDS Relief Mar 03, 2008
358 Bishop McCarthy Awarded Harry A. Fagan Roundtable Award Feb 28, 2008
359 Bishop Zurek installed 8th Ordinary of the Diocese of Amarillo Feb 27, 2008
360 U.S. Bishops Respond To Anti-Immigrant Tax Provision, Raids Feb 14, 2008
361 Statement concerning the appearance of Senator Hillary Clinton at St. Mary’s University Feb 13, 2008
362 Update: Economic Stimulus Package Feb 12, 2008
363 Lent Begins Feb 01, 2008
364 Pope Accepts Resignation Of Amarillo Bishop John Yanta, Names San Antonio Auxiliary Bishop Patrick Zurek To Succeed Him Jan 03, 2008
365 Bishops praise New Jersey lawmakers for vote to abolish death penalty Dec 17, 2007
366 First Texas Cardinal receives praise from Governor Perry Dec 12, 2007
367 2007 marks 25 years of a Culture of death in Texas Dec 07, 2007
368 Stem cell breakthrough advances science without "ethical landmines," says Cardinal Nov 20, 2007
369 Ralph McCloud, Texas Social Ministry Leader, Named To Head Catholic Campaign for Human Development Nov 16, 2007
370 US Bishops speak on War in Iraq Nov 14, 2007
371 Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the United States Nov 10, 2007
372 Bishops Welcome Encyclical On Hope Nov 07, 2007
373 All Souls' Day Border Mass Nov 02, 2007
374 Congratulations to Cardinal-designate Daniel DiNardo! Oct 18, 2007
375 Texas Bishops Respond to Amnesty International Oct 08, 2007
376 Journey to Zambia Sep 18, 2007
377 Clemency for Kenneth Foster Aug 27, 2007
378 Catholic Bishops Decry Amnesty International Decision to Support Abortion Aug 24, 2007
379 Children's Health Care Jul 23, 2007
380 Summer Plans at the Texas Catholic Conference Jul 02, 2007
381 End of the 80th Legislative Session Jun 18, 2007
382 Clemency for Cathy Henderson Jun 11, 2007
383 Call on Governor Perry to VETO HB 1385 Jun 08, 2007
384 Motu Proprio Summorum Pontificum Jun 01, 2007
385 The Session's Over... May 29, 2007
386 Session Wrap-Up May 25, 2007
387 Oppose Treatment Pending Transfer May 23, 2007
388 Bill Updates May 17, 2007
389 SB 439 Passes Senate May 15, 2007
390 Clarification on End-of-Life Teaching May 09, 2007
391 Legislative Update May 01, 2007
392 Legislative Update Apr 20, 2007
393 Legislative Update Apr 12, 2007
394 Bishop Vann testifies on Right to Life Apr 03, 2007
395 Advance Directives Update Mar 21, 2007
396 CHIP is not dead! Mar 20, 2007
397 CHIP update Mar 19, 2007
398 Catholic Respect Life Advocacy Day Mar 09, 2007
399 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering Feb 15, 2007
400 Pro Life Day a success Feb 01, 2007
401 Statewide Roe v. Wade Commemoration Jan 15, 2007
402 This week is National Migration Week Jan 06, 2007

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