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October 9, 2026
Empowering New York Families: NYS Bishops’ Statement on Governor Hochul Opting in to Federal Scholarship Tax Credit
Statement on Governor Hochul opting in to Federal Scholarship Tax Credit by the Catholic Bishops of New York State.
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October 5, 2026
New Video Series from Archbishop Ronald Hicks Encourages Catholics to “Disagree Without Disrespect”
The New York State Catholic Conference presents a video series featuring Archbishop Hicks on civility in public discourse and how Catholics can engage in difficult conversations while remaining faithful to their values.
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September 8, 2026
Lucas Ashby Appointed NYSCC Director for Education
New York State Catholic Conference Executive Director Dennis Poust has appointed Lucas Ashby as Director for Education. Ashby will share the title and duties with James Cultrara until Cultrara’s retirement in 2027.
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July 30, 2026
Statement on Enactment of New York’s Assisted Suicide Law
Statement by Dennis Poust, executive director of the New York State Catholic Conference, as the state’s physician-assisted suicide law goes into effect.
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May 26, 2026
Statement on Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical
Statement from Dennis Poust, executive director of the New York State Catholic Conference, on the release of Magnifica Humanitas, the first encyclical by Pope Leo XIV.
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May 11, 2026
Statement on Governor Hochul Announcing She Intends to Opt in to Federal Scholarship Tax Credit
Statement by Dennis Poust, executive director of the New York State Catholic Conference, on behalf of Archbishop Ronald Hicks and the Catholic Bishops of New York State.
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April 20, 2026
Bishops of NYS Release Updated Booklet on End-of-Life Decision Making
The Catholic Bishops of New York State have released a revised and updated edition of their teaching booklet Now and at the Hour of Our Death: A Catholic Guide to End-of-Life Decision-Making.
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February 2, 2026
Much to Like in Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget – and More to Be Done
Statement by Dennis Poust, executive director of the New York State Catholic Conference, on Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget proposal.
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January 21, 2026
NYS Concedes Catholic Plaintiffs Are Not Subject to Abortion Mandate
Statement by Dennis Poust, executive director of the New York State Catholic Conference, on NYS conceding in the abortion mandate case.
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January 7, 2026
Statement on the appointment of Most Rev. John Bonnici as 10th Bishop of Rochester
Statement on the announcement of Bishop Salvatore R. Matano's resignation and appointment of Bishop John S. Bonnici as the Bishop of Rochester.
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