New USCCB video, booklet focuses on the unique nature of marriage 8/4/2010 A pro-marriage campaign by the USCCB features a video and other resources.  more

Major Charitable Federations Oppose Proposed State Cap on Charitable Contributions 6/25/2010 A Joint press release of the NYS Catholic Conference, the United Jewish Appeal-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies and the United Way of New York State.  more

A statement on school bullying 6/15/2010 A statement from the NYS Catholic Conference on the problem of school bullying, and principles on addressing the issue legislatively.  more

Statement on Senate passage of 'no-fault divorce' bill 6/15/2010 A statement from the NYS Catholic Conference on passage of a bill to change the divorce laws in New York State.  more

Letter to Governor on human services cuts 6/11/2010 A letter to Gov. David Paterson urging against cuts in the human services budget  more

Statements on Health Care Cuts in Emergency Spending Bill 6/7/2010 A statement on cuts to the state health care budget  more

Statement on Statute of Limitations Bill 6/4/2010 A statement on Senate Codes Committee defeat of statute of limitations window bill.  more

Archbishop Dolan's 2010 Public Policy Day Mass Homily 3/15/2010 A video of Archbishop Timothy Dolan's homily at Public Policy Day, March 9, 2010.  more

Photos from Public Policy Day 2010 3/11/2010 Photos from the 2010 Public Policy Day.  more

Catholic Conference 'pleased and grateful' for Senate vote on same-sex marriage 12/2/2009 The New York State Senate defeated a bill to legalize same-sex "marriage" by a vote of 38-24.  more

In push to redefine marriage, the lesson of Maine should serve as a caution 12/1/2009 As the state Senate considers a bill to redefine the timeless definition of marriage, the Catholic Conference urges members to remember the lessons of Maine and other states.  more

Court decision a setback to same-sex 'marriage' advocates 11/23/2009 Despite some reports to the contrary, last week’s NYS Court of Appeals decision in Godfry v. Spano and Lewis v. NYS Department of Civil Service, regarding the state’s recognition of same-sex “marriages” in other states is actually a setback to homosexual “marriage” activists, even though the court held for the plaintiffs.  more

Bishop Murphy video on heath care reform 9/17/2009 Watch a YouTube video on behalf of the U.S. Bishops by Bishop William F. Murphy of Rockville Centre, chairman of the USCCB Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development.  more

Federal health care reform resources 8/31/2009 Several resources are available to help Catholics understand the Church's position on health care reform.  more

Paterson's unilateral action bypasses will of the people 5/27/2008 A statement regarding Governor David Paterson's executive directive ordering state agencies to recognize foreign and out-of-state "same-sex marriages" in New York.  more

Watch YouTube video on the radical abortion bill 2/15/2008 View a new YouTube video hosted by Kathleen Gallagher of the NYS Catholic Conference gives a comprehensive overview of S.5829, the radical bill that would raise abortion to a status equal to freedom of speech or religion.  more

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