May 8, 2025

Statement on the election of Pope Leo XIV

Statement on the election of Pope Leo XIV

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April 30, 2025

Statement on NYS Assembly Passage of State-Sanctioned Suicide Bill

Following is a statement by Dennis Poust, executive director of the NYS Catholic Conference following the state Assembly’s passage on April 29 of the state-sanctioned suicide bill known as the Medical Aid in Dying Act by a vote of 81-67.

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April 29, 2025

Statement on the State-Sanctioned Suicide Bill (Medical Aid in Dying)

Statement from Robert Bellafiore, spokesman for the NYS Catholic Conference, on the state-sanctioned suicide bill, also known euphemistically as “medical aid in dying”.

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January 15, 2025

Statement on Gov. Hochul’s Abortion Expansion Agenda

Following is a statement by Kristen Curran, director of government relations for the New York State Catholic Conference, on Governor Hochul’s abortion expansion agenda.

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January 7, 2025

NYS Catholic Conference Statement on Governor Hochul’s proposed expansion of the Child Tax Credit

Following is a statement from Kristen Curran, director of government relations of the New York State Catholic Conference, on Governor Hochul’s proposed expansion of the Empire State Tax Credit, which would triple the credit for children under 4 years old, and double the average credit for all families.

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November 6, 2024

NYS Catholic Conference Statement on Passage of Proposal 1

Statement from Dennis Poust, executive director of the New York State Catholic Conference, on Passage of Proposal 1.

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September 5, 2024

Proposal 1: A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

A statement of the Catholic Bishops of New York State

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August 7, 2024

Statement on Planned Parenthood Pause on Late-Term Abortions

Following is a statement by Kristen Curran, director of government relations for the New York State Catholic Conference, on reports in The City and The New York Times that Planned Parenthood will cease performing late-term abortions at its New York City facility, and close four other clinics due to economic factors.

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July 22, 2024

Catholic Conference Urges ‘No’ Vote on Prop 1 This Fall

The Bishops of New York State are urging Catholic New Yorkers to oppose Proposal One

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May 21, 2024

Statement on Gov. Hochul's Comments on Court of Appeals Ruling

Statement on Gov. Hochul's comments on Court of Appeals ruling

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