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A Unified Voice for All New York State Catholics
The New York State Catholic Conference represents the Bishops of the state in working with government to shape laws and policies that pursue social justice, respect for life and the common good. We provide a unified voice for the eight dioceses of the state to speak on such issues as education, marriage, health care, poverty, abortion, euthanasia, social services, criminal justice and the environment. We apply the principles of Catholic social teaching to critical issues of the day and encourage citizen involvement in the legislative process.
Faithful Citizenship
Faithful Citizenship
Read the U.S. Bishops' voter education document, "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship," to inform your conscience regarding the critical issues facing our nation, learn the positions of the candidates, and please vote on Election Day Nov. 6. MORE.
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Legislative Agenda
Legislative Agenda
Every year, the Bishops of New York State outline their legislative priorities for the coming year. Click here to read the entire Legislative Agenda for 2012, as it currently stands and as approved by the New York State Bishops.
End of Life Booklet
End of Life Booklet
In an era of rapid medical advances, an aging population and myriad ethical questions surrounding the end of life, the NYS Bishops are offering a guide.
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New York State Catholic Conference
The NYS Catholic Conference supports this action by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to put an end to finger printing of food stamp recipients. As Bishop Hubbard of Albany said in a news conference today on behalf of the bishops, "Poverty and hunger are not crimes."
Cuomo Seeks to End Fingerprinting for Food Stamps in N.Y.C.
New York City, which is alone in the state in requiring the fingerprints, says the practice prevents fraud, but the governor says it discourages people from seeking help.
Posted: 17:52 2012-05-17 ⋅ Comment
New York State Catholic Conference
We are urging the legislature to quickly pass this bill sponsored by Senator Martin J. Golden and Assemblyman Joseph Lentol fixing and strengthening our state's child pornography laws.
Catholic Conference supports bill strengthening child porn laws | New York State Catholic Conference
This bill is a response to a recent Court of Appeals ruling that viewing child pornography on a computer screen doesn't rise to the level of possession and is therefore not illegal.
Posted: 13:02 2012-05-15 ⋅ Comment
New York State Catholic Conference
Happy Mother's Day, from the Catholic Bishops of New York State! In this photo the newly elevated Cardinal Dolan introduces his beloved mom, Shirley, to the Holy Father.
Posted: 14:40 2012-05-11 ⋅ Comment
New York State Catholic Conference
"Unless we understand marriage as the complete mutual self-giving of the spouses and the sexual act within marriage as the physical personal expression of that total self-gift, the intrinsic evil of contraception cannot be understood." -- Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn
The Tablet | Diocese of Brooklyn
As we continue the series on the Theology of the Body, and having considered last week marriage as a sacrament and the great challenge that it is today in our Church and world, we cannot ignore the practical consequences found in loving, sacramental relationships. Pope John Paul II once said, in one...
Posted: 13:50 2012-05-11 ⋅ Comment
New York State Catholic Conference
“The president’s decision to endorse same-sex marriage is not surprising, but nevertheless, it is disconcerting, as he joins those in this country who wish to redefine marriage. Marriage has always been between a man and a woman, which we believe comes from God and natural law, something we do not believe that the state, or even the Church, can change. Despite the president’s pronouncement, we will not waver in our beliefs.” -- Bishop Edward U. Kmiec of Buffalo
http://www.buffalodiocese.org/news/latestnews/tabid/186/vw/1/itemid/1497/bishop-kmiec-finds-presiden
Posted: 8:45 2012-05-11 ⋅ Comment
