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April 3, 2024 at 3:18 PM

March Recap

March RecapThe 2024 legislative session is underway. Below are updates on what's been happening in Albany throughout the month of March. Be sure to make your voice heard and take action on a number of the issues below. Budget …

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March 28, 2024 at 1:03 PM

Wishing you many blessings...

The Catholic Conference represents Cardinal Timothy Dolan and the Bishops of New York State in public policy matters. …

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March 19, 2024 at 7:07 PM

Urge Congress to Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth

Urge Congress to Safeguard Children in Need and Ensure Communities Have Access to Religious WorkersIn June 2023, the Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act (S. 1885/H.R. 4285) was introduced in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. The bill wo…

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March 1, 2024 at 2:02 PM

February Recap

February RecapThe 2024 legislative session is now underway. Below are updates on what's been happening in Albany throughout the month of February. Be sure to make your voice heard and take action on a number of the issues below. …

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February 2, 2024 at 6:55 PM

January Recap

January RecapThe 2024 legislative session is now underway. Below are updates on what's been happening in Albany throughout the month of January. Be sure to make your voice heard and take action on a number of the issues below. …

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December 23, 2023 at 7:02 PM

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

The Catholic Conference represents Cardinal Timothy Dolan and the Bishops of New York State in public poli…

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November 22, 2023 at 7:43 PM

Happy Thanksgiving!

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November 8, 2023 at 2:02 PM

The Crisis in Israel

The Crisis in IsraelA new episode of Capitol Compass is now available! In episode 34, Gillian chats with Bishop Edward Scharfenberger from the Diocese of Albany. They discuss the horrific terrorist attack in Israel, the ensuing war against Hamas in Ga…

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October 4, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Caring for the Terminally Ill

Caring for the Terminally IllA new episode of Capitol Compass is available now! In episode 33, Gillian chats with Sister Mary de Paul, O.P. from the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne. They discuss Respect Life Month and her order’s ministry of caring for…

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September 6, 2023 at 3:13 PM

From 9/11 Firefighter to Priest

From 9/11 Firefighter to PriestA new episode of Capitol Compass is out now! In episode 32, Gillian chats with Father Tom Colucci from Most Precious Blood Parish in Walden, NY. They discuss his journey from a 9/11 firefighter to becoming a priest.Liste…

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June 12, 2023 at 8:39 PM

2023 End of Session Round Up

2023 End-of-Session Round-UpThe 2023 legislative session has come to an end in Albany. Below are some of the major pieces of legislation we tracked over the last six months. Thank you for supporting the work of the New York State Catholic Conference t…

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June 7, 2023 at 2:03 PM

The Eucharistic Revival with Bishop Colacicco

The Eucharistic RevivalA new episode of Capitol Compass is out now! In episode 31, Gillian chats with Auxiliary Bishop Gerardo Colacicco from the Archdiocese of New York. They discuss the meaning of the Eucharist, the National Eucharistic Revival in I…

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June 1, 2023 at 6:27 PM

May Recap

May RecapWe're in the homestretch of the NYS legislative session with less than a week left. Below are updates on what's been happening in Albany throughout the month of May. Be sure to make your voice heard and take action on a number of the issues b…

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May 5, 2023 at 3:00 PM

April Recap

April RecapBelow are updates on what has been happening in Albany throughout the month of April and the first week of May. We will be asking you to take action on a number of the issues below over the course of the legislative session, so stay tuned. …

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May 3, 2023 at 2:23 PM

Aspiring to Holiness w/ Bishop Espaillat

Aspiring to HolinessYou don’t want to miss our latest episode of Capitol Compass, with special guest Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Espaillat of the Archdiocese of New York. Bishop Espaillat’s passion and enthusiasm are contagious. The wide-ranging conversat…

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April 5, 2023 at 1:46 PM

CNEWA's Earthquake Response

CNEWA's Earthquake ResponseA new episode of Capitol Compass is out now! In episode 29, Gillian chats with Michael La Civita, director of communications for the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA). We discuss CNEWA's response to the earthqua…

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April 3, 2023 at 6:00 PM

March Recap

March RecapBelow are updates on what has been happening in Albany throughout the month of February. We will be asking you to take action on a number of the issues below over the course of the legislative session, so stay tuned. …

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March 23, 2023 at 2:02 PM

Radical Solidarity

Radical SolidarityHave you listened to our latest episode of Capitol Compass? In our legislative update, Kristen Curran, director of government relations, discusses the New York State Catholic Conference's pro-life, pro-woman legislative agenda for Ne…

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March 1, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Learn More About the Dangers of Assisted Suicide

Assisted Suicide: Learning from CanadaAssisted suicide is not medical care; it's killing. Listen to our latest episode of Capitol Compass to learn more about the dangers of assisted suicide and why we need to stop legislators from legalizing this inhu…

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February 28, 2023 at 2:01 PM

February Recap

February RecapBelow are updates on what has been happening in Albany throughout the month of February. We will be asking you to take action on a number of the issues below over the course of the legislative session, so stay tuned.Assisted SuicidePropo…

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February 3, 2023 at 4:13 PM

January Recap

January RecapBelow are updates on what has been happening in Albany throughout the month of January. We will be asking you to take action on a number of the issues below over the course of the legislative session, so stay tuned.Governor’s Executive Bu…

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February 2, 2023 at 3:10 PM

Dangers of Abortion Pills

Dangers of Abortion PillsLegislation proposed in New York would allow women to obtain abortion medication after no more than a video call.  Governor Hochul and many New York State legislators support this bill, which would shield health care practione…

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January 5, 2023 at 3:37 PM

A New Chapter for Bishop Henning

A New Chapter for Bishop HenningHave you checked out our latest episode of Capitol Compass? In episode 26, Gillian chats with Auxiliary Bishop Richard Henning from the Diocese of Rockville Centre. We discuss his new appointment as coadjutor bishop of …

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December 24, 2022 at 3:00 PM

For Unto Us a Child Is Born...

For Unto Us a Child Is Born...May the peace and love that entered our world on that first Christmas fill your hearts with joy and your lives with blessings. From all of us at the New York State Catholic Conference, we wish you and your family a Merry …

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December 13, 2022 at 5:56 PM

25 Episodes of Capitol Compass!

25 Episodes of Capitol Compass!Celebrate the release of our 25th episode of Capitol Compass by listening to our latest episode! Gillian chats with Deacon Matt Hens from the Diocese of Buffalo. We discuss the importance of prison ministry and restorati…

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November 24, 2022 at 2:09 PM

Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing everyone a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving from the Catholic Bishops of New York State and the staff of the NYS Catholic Conference! You are recei…

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November 11, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Veterans Day

Veterans DayToday, and every day, we honor the men and women who have been called upon to serve and protect our country. Thank you for your service. Our most recent episode of Capitol Compass is dedic Veterans DayToday, and every day, we honor the men and women who h…

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November 3, 2022 at 8:41 PM

A Call to Political Responsibility

A Call to Political ResponsibilityAs Catholics, we have a moral and civic duty to be active in the political arena and to get involved in our communities to serve and advocate for those in need. Help A Call to Political ResponsibilityAs Catholics, we have a moral an…

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October 26, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Catholicism & Politics

Catholicism & PoliticsDid you know, as Catholics, we are called to be active in the political arena? Join Gillian in the latest episode of Capitol Compass as she chats with Bishop Douglas Lucia from t Catholicism & PoliticsDid you know, as Catholics, we are c…

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October 12, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Respecting Life in Blue States

Respecting Life in Blue StatesThis month, just as every October, we celebrate Respect Life Month. As Catholics, we are called to cherish, defend, and protect those who are most vulnerable, from concep Respecting Life in Blue StatesThis month, just as every October, w…

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September 28, 2022 at 1:00 PM

New Podcast Episode: Campus Ministry and Young Adults in the Church

New Podcast Episode: Campus Ministry and Young Adults in the ChurchA new episode of Capitol Compass is out now! In episode 21, Gillian chats with Paulist Father Larry Rice, chaplain for Rensselaer Pol New Podcast Episode: Campus Ministry and Young Adults in the Churc…

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September 22, 2022 at 5:04 PM

Urge HHS to Do No Harm to Life and Liberty

Stop the Abortion and Gender Transition MandateYour action is urgently needed.The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is asking for your urgent assistance.Section 1557 is the nondiscriminatio Stop the Abortion and Gender Transition Mandate Your action is urg…

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September 1, 2022 at 1:48 PM

Wishing You a Happy Labor Day

Happy Labor Day!On this Labor Day weekend, we express our appreciation for all workers and those who support them.  Thank you for your contributions to your communities. “Work contains goodness within Happy Labor Day!On this Labor Day weekend, we express our apprecia…

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June 24, 2022 at 4:20 PM

NYS Bishops Statement on Dobbs Decision

‘We Give Thanks to God’We give thanks to God for today’s decision of the United States Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. This just decision will save countless innocent ch ‘We Give Thanks to God’We give thanks to God for today’s decision …

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June 9, 2022 at 2:52 PM

Urge Congress to Act on Gun Violence

Urge Congress to Act on Gun ViolenceIn a general audience the day after nineteen schoolchildren and their two teachers were tragically murdered, Pope Francis appealed, “Let us all strive to ensure tha Urge Congress to Act on Gun ViolenceIn a general audience the day …

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June 8, 2022 at 12:00 PM

2022 End of Session Round-Up

2022 End of Session Round-UpThe 2022 legislative session in Albany adjourned on Saturday, June 4th. If you haven't had the chance to see some updates on legislation of interest to the New York State C 2022 End of Session Round-UpThe 2022 legislative session in Albany…

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June 6, 2022 at 7:14 PM

2022 End-of-Session Round-Up

2022 End-of-Session Round-UpThank you for your support of the NYS Catholic Action Network. The 2022 Legislative Session in Albany has adjourned. We appreciate your action several bills throughout the 2022 End-of-Session Round-UpThank you for your support of the NYS …

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May 25, 2022 at 2:08 PM

Alternatives to Abortion

Alternatives to AbortionThe Catholic Bishops of NYS continue to pledge that, "Any woman – regardless of age, religious belief or affiliation, marital status or immigration status – who is pregnant and Alternatives to AbortionThe Catholic Bishops of NYS continue to pl…

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May 18, 2022 at 5:54 PM

New York State Bishops Release Major New Statement on Abortion

New York State Bishops Release Major New Statement on AbortionThe Catholic Bishops of New York State have released a major new statement on abortion as they anticipate the looming Dobbs vs. Jackson Wo New York State Bishops Release Major New Statement on AbortionThe …

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May 16, 2022 at 5:28 PM

Mission to Ukraine

Mission to UkraineHave you listened to the latest episode of Capitol Compass? In episode 16, Gillian chats with Msgr. Kevin Sullivan, executive director of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New Mission to UkraineHave you listened to the latest episode of Capit…

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April 27, 2022 at 4:20 PM

Care for Creation

Care for CreationLearn how the Catholic Church is committed to combatting climate change and caring for the planet by listening to our latest episode of Capitol Compass.In episode 15, Gillian chats wi Care for CreationLearn how the Catholic Church is committed to com…

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April 26, 2022 at 8:24 PM

Help NY Alliance Against Assisted Suicide defeat dangerous bill

Help NY Alliance Against Assisted Suicide defeat dangerous billThe New York Alliance Against Assisted Suicide (NYAAAS) is an informal association of many diverse organizations, institutions, agencies Help NY Alliance Against Assisted Suicide defeat dangerous billThe…

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April 14, 2022 at 2:00 PM

2022-23 State Budget Round-Up

2022-23 State Budget Round-UpGovernor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature reached an agreement on a $220 billion state budget, with the final bills passing in the early hours of April 9, m   2022-23 State Budget Round-UpGovernor Kathy Hochul and the Ne…

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April 13, 2022 at 2:07 PM

Want to learn more about doctor-assisted suicide?

Want to learn more about doctor-assisted suicide?A new episode of Capitol Compass is out now! In episode 14, Gillian chats with Dr. Thomas Carroll, general internal and palliative care doctor, and ass Want to learn more about doctor-assisted suicide?A new episode of …

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March 30, 2022 at 8:18 PM

New episode of Capitol Compass out now!

New episode of Capitol Compass out now!In episode 13, Gillian chats with Lauren McCormack, Executive Director for the Office of Government Relations at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops New episode of Capitol Compass out now!In episode 13, Gillian chat…

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March 16, 2022 at 3:15 PM

New episode of Capitol Compass out now!

New episode of Capitol Compass out now!In episode twelve, Gillian chats with Edward Mechmann, the Director of Public Policy and Director of Safe Environment for the Archdiocese of New York. We discuss New episode of Capitol Compass out now!In episode twelve, Gillian …

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March 1, 2022 at 9:21 PM

Extreme abortion bill fails in US Senate

Extreme abortion bill fails in US Senate Yesterday, Democrats in the Senate advanced a radical abortion proposal known as the Women’s Health Protection Act. The measure would have undone pro-life prot   Extreme abortion bill fails in US Senate Yesterday, Democrats…

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February 16, 2022 at 3:16 PM

New Podcast Episode featuring Bishop Brennan of Brooklyn

Bishop Brennan on Capitol CompassOur special guest on Episode 10 of Capitol Compass is Bishop Robert Brennan, the new Bishop of Brooklyn. While his ministry in Brooklyn and Queens is new, Bishop Brenn Bishop Brennan on Capitol CompassOur special guest on Episode 10 o…

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December 22, 2021 at 1:00 PM

A Holiday Message

A Holiday MessageAs we conclude the Advent season and begin the Christmas season, we would like to take a moment to express our gratitude for all of your support. Your actions through the Catholic Act A Holiday MessageAs we conclude the Advent season and begin the Ch…

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November 17, 2021 at 8:13 PM

Tell Congress not to Exclude Catholic Schools from Federal Child Care and Pre-K Programs

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is asking for your help to ensure the Build Back Better Act does not effectively exclude Catholic schools from child care and pre-K programs, thereby s The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is asking for you…

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