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  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
September 19, 2024 at 5:02 PM

How to Face Challenging Elections as a Catholic

With all the noise and competing voices emerging during the electi…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
September 16, 2024 at 11:41 PM

Lobby Governor Newsom with the CCC

Lobby Governor Newsom with the CCC With the two-year legislative session over, lawmakers have turned over all pa…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
September 12, 2024 at 5:46 PM

Election Resources for CA Catholics

Voting is not just a civic duty but a moral responsibility rooted in our Catholic faith. The Catechism of the Cathol…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
July 29, 2024 at 5:18 PM

Bishops Urge Officials to Use Prop. 1 Programs for Homeless Camps

California Bishops Urge Officials to Shepherd Those in Homeless Encampments into Prop. 1 Mental Health and Housing Programs July 26, 2024The California Catholic Conference of Bishops Executive Committe…
  Catholic Bishops of California · [email protected]
July 19, 2024 at 1:00 PM

A Letter to the Catholic Faithful of California from your Shepherds

A Letter to the Catholic Faithful of California from your Shepherds:“The joy of love experienced by families is also the joy of the Church,” proclaims Pope Francis.Thus, in celebration of the love foun…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
May 20, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Legislative Updates and Insights

Newsom Releases May Budget RevisionGov. Gavin Newsom released his revised $288 billion budget proposal last week for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The new plan addresses the sta…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
March 25, 2024 at 9:07 PM

USCCB Calls for Prayer In Light of Abortion Pill Supreme Court Hearings

ICYMI: CCC Opposes Irresponsible Expansion of Assisted SuicideLast week, the California Catholic Conference announced that it is vehemently opposed to SB 1196, the proposed b…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
March 21, 2024 at 8:51 PM

CCC Opposes Assisted Suicide Expansion

California Catholic Conference Opposes Irresponsible Expansion of Assisted Suicide For Immediate ReleaseMarch 21, 2024 (Sacramento, CA) - The California Catholic Conference announced today that it is vehem…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
February 27, 2024 at 10:19 PM

Support for Texas Bishops - Annunciation House

California Bishops Voice Support for Texas Bishops and Annunciation House February 27, 2024The California Catholic Conference of…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
February 11, 2024 at 6:32 PM

Happy World Marriage Day - Radiate Love

Dear, JohnHappy World Marriage Day! Over the last two years, the National Eucharistic Revival has given Catholic…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
January 13, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Be a Light and Voice for Life in Upcoming Events

Newsom Unveils New Proposed BudgetOn Wednesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom released his proposed 2024-2025 fiscal year budget. All eyes were focused on how the governor’s $291 billion…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
November 3, 2023 at 9:11 PM

Introducing Our New Look!

Check Out Our New Look!The California Catholic Conference’s new logo and website are live!Please take a moment to cruise our new website, which features new ways to track leg…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
September 30, 2023 at 4:58 PM

New Auxiliary Bishops Ordained in Los Angeles, San Diego

The California Catholic Conference released the following statement regarding Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of AB 957 by Assemblywoman Lori Wilson, the bill tha…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
June 30, 2023 at 5:25 PM

How The Pro-Life Fight Continues One Year after Roe Overturned

The California State Legislature and Governor Newsom have agreed on a record-setting $310 billion budget deal, meeting the June 27 deadline and concluding leng…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
June 23, 2023 at 10:52 PM

Religious Freedom Week - Embracing the Divine Gift

Right up against the June 15 deadline last week, the California State Legislature sent Governor Newsom an approved budget package for the 2023-2024 fiscal year…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
June 9, 2023 at 11:02 PM

Chartered Planes of Migrants Welcomed by Catholics in Sacramento

The California Catholic Conference released the following statement in response to the honoring of a member of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, an openly a…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
June 5, 2023 at 11:29 PM

CCC Responds to Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Being Honored in CA State Legislature

The California Catholic Conference has released the following statement in response to the honoring of a member of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, an open…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
June 1, 2023 at 10:32 PM

Join Prayer Vigil for Women Religious

You may have seen that the LA Dodgers honored the so-called Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence (SPI), which mock religious sisters, Jesus, and our Catholic faith.…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
May 25, 2023 at 12:40 AM

The CCC on the LA Dodgers and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

The California Catholic Conference (Conference) has released the following statement in response to the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Mayor of Anaheim re-issuing…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
May 12, 2023 at 10:47 PM

Novena for Migrants and Asylum-Seekers at the U.S. Border

Join the California Catholic Conference’s Novena for Migrants and Asylum Seekers at the US Border to pray for the migrants and asylum-seekers at the border now…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
March 31, 2023 at 11:37 PM

11th Annual Catholic Youth Advocacy Day

Catholic students from around the state gathered in Sacramento last week for the 11th Annual Catholic Youth Advocacy Day, where they met with lawmakers in the …
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
March 14, 2023 at 8:34 PM

CA Bishops Visit San Quentin’s Death Row

Four California Bishops visited San Quentin Prison last week, hearing confessions and speaking with the general population and death row inmates about thei…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
February 19, 2023 at 9:55 PM

Statement on the Death of Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell

February 19, 2023Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez released the following statement today regarding the death of Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell today:…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
February 18, 2023 at 11:53 PM

Mourning the Passing of Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell

February 18, 2022Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez released the following statement on the sudden passing of Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell today:"I a…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
February 18, 2023 at 12:15 AM

Ash Wednesday with Bishop Jaime Soto

The 2023 Lenten season begins Ash Wednesday (Feb. 22) and continues through sundown on Holy Thursday (April 6).  The USCCB has published various resources,…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
February 10, 2023 at 8:39 PM

Diocese of Fresno Dedicates Largest Catholic Church in United States

The modest south Central Valley agricultural town of Visalia, California, is now home to North America's largest Catholic parish church.The Diocese of Fres…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
January 28, 2023 at 1:56 AM

CCC’s Samara Palko Appointed to CA Advisory Group

“It’s not even about the legality of abortion,” she said. “It’s about the fact that people want to have kids, and this climate doesn’t allow them to thrive…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
January 9, 2023 at 6:39 PM

California Legislature Back in Session

California lawmakers returned to the State Capitol this week after the holiday break to continue work on the new legislative session. In the coming days, G…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
December 19, 2022 at 10:00 PM

Happy Advent and Merry Christmas

All newly elected and re-elected State Assemblymembers and Senators gathered at the Capitol last week to be sworn in and kick off the new two-year legislat…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
December 14, 2022 at 12:45 AM

Three Life-Affirming Advent Actions to Honor Jesus and His Mother

Dear Friends of Life,Yesterday, as we honored Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas and Patroness of the Unborn, the CA Future of Abortion Council released an updated list of recommendations t…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
November 18, 2022 at 8:48 PM

Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with an abundance of the Lord’s merciful blessings.

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gathered this week in Baltimore for their Fall Plenary Assembly. The bishops elected a new president, vice-president, and secretary to lead the   The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gathered this week in Baltimore…
  CA Catholic Conference · [email protected]
November 9, 2022 at 5:44 PM

A Message About Prop. 1

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,By now, you have no doubt heard that Prop. 1 passed. While this is tremendously disappointing, and not the outcome we have been working toward and praying for, ther Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,By now, you have no doubt heard that Prop. 1 passed. W…
  CA Catholic Conference · [email protected]
November 9, 2022 at 6:02 AM

CA Catholic Conference Statement on Prop. 1

November 8, 2022The California Catholic Conference has released the following statement in response to the passage of Proposition 1:“The passage of Prop. 1 is devastating for women, children, and fami November 8, 2022The California Catholic Conference has released the following statement in…
  Vote No On Prop. 1 · [email protected]
November 8, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Rosary for Peace on Election Day with Archbishop Cordileone

Join Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone today, Nov. 8, at 12:30 p.m. for a Rosary for Peace. As Americans participate in the electoral process and with political violence on the rise, we will pray for   Join Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone today, Nov. 8, at 12:30 p.m. for a Rosary for Pe…
  Vote No On Prop 1 · [email protected]
November 8, 2022 at 12:43 AM

Election Day is TOMORROW!

Change Your Facebook Cover Photo - Click to DownloadElection Day is TOMORROW! Now is the time to tell your family, friends, and neighbors to vote against Prop. 1. This is our chance to stop unrestrict   Change Your Facebook Cover Photo - Click to DownloadElection Day is TOMORROW! Now is the…
  Vote No On Prop 1 · [email protected]
November 4, 2022 at 11:53 PM

Get Out the Vote – 3 Days Left Until Election Day

The following is an op-ed that appeared in America Magazine:As Americans prepare to cast their ballots this Election Day, Californians have a consequential vote to consider: Proposition 1. “Prop. 1” i   The following is an op-ed that appeared in America Magazine:As Americans prepare to cast…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
October 28, 2022 at 10:09 PM

Will You Be in Our Next Video?

Your next video post could defeat Prop 1 and help stop late-term abortions in California…John,The abortion industry has poured money into California, already outspending our co     Your next video post could defeat Prop 1 and help stop late-term abortions in California… John, The abortion i…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
October 27, 2022 at 12:36 AM

URGENT No on Prop. 1 Online Event: 10/27 5:30 pm PT

Attend this One-Time Online Event to know the truth about Prop 1 on November’s ballot — Extreme, Expensive, Unnecessarywww.noproposition1.com/onlineeventYou will discover how Prop 1 adds no new rights  Attend this One-Time Online Event to know the truth about Prop 1 on November’s ballot — E…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
October 22, 2022 at 12:20 AM

Support for Prop. 1 Dropping

With several confusing initiatives on the ballot this year, the California Catholic Conference has published general information on all propositions to assist voters. The bishops have only taken a pos   With several confusing initiatives on the ballot this year, the California Catholic Conf…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
October 18, 2022 at 7:24 PM

Get Out the Vote - NO on Extreme Prop. 1!

Extreme, Expensive, and UnnecessaryDearJohn ,Election Day is less than a month away, and with so much on the line, it’s imperative that you vote in this year’s election.You hav Extreme, Expensive, and UnnecessaryDearJohn , Election Day is less than a month away, and with so much on the line…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 11:44 PM

October is Respect Life Month

On Tuesday, during a press conference and with his signature, Governor Newsom invested in a massive $200 million expansion of abortion services in California to ‘ensure all women in our state are paid  On Tuesday, during a press conference and with his signature, Governor Newsom invested in…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
September 29, 2022 at 6:57 PM

CA Bishops on Newsom's Abortion Expansion

Gov. Newsom Prioritizes Abortion Over Mothers and Families Vetoes doula and perinatal support Sacramento, Calif. (Sept. 29, 2022) – On Tuesday, during a press conference and with his signature, Govern  Gov. Newsom Prioritizes Abortion Over Mothers and Families Vetoes…
  Bishops of California · [email protected]
September 24, 2022 at 7:59 PM

Novena to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary to Defeat Proposition

Please  join the Bishops of California in a Novena to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary to Defeat Proposition 1 from Sept. 29 through Oct. 7 – the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Sign Up today to receive a   Please  join the Bishops of California in a Novena to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary to Def…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
September 14, 2022 at 9:58 PM

California Bishops Respond to California’s ‘Reproductive Healthcare’ Website

California Bishops Respond to California’s ‘Reproductive Healthcare’ WebsiteAbortion-Only Website Tantamount to CoercionSACRAMENTO, CA – In response to the State of California’s release of its new “re California Bishops Respond to California’s ‘Reproductive Healthcar…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
September 2, 2022 at 11:31 PM

Join Novena for the Fight Against ‘No on Prop. 1’

San Diego Bishop Robert McElroy was one of 20 new Cardinals installed by Pope Francis at a consistory at St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday. Bishop of San Diego since 2015, Cardinal McElroy began work wit   San Diego Bishop Robert McElroy was one of 20 new Cardinals installed by Pope Francis at…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
August 18, 2022 at 9:19 PM

California Catholic Conference - ‘No on Prop. 1’ Materials Now Available

With Election Day less than 90 days away, now is the time to get active and start advocating against Prop. 1, the attempt to enshrine abortion rights into the state constitution. The California Cathol   With Election Day less than 90 days away, now is the time to get active and start advoca…
  California Catholic Conference · [email protected]
August 10, 2022 at 5:02 PM

Samara Palko Joins California Catholic Conference as Director of Education

Samara Palko has joined the California Catholic Conference as the new Director of Education.A well-known advocate for children, Palko has been an educational leader in public and private schools for o   Samara Palko has joined the California Catholic Conference as the new Director of Educat…
  California Catholic Conference - Join the Fight Against Prop. 1 · [email protected]
August 2, 2022 at 9:05 PM

Don’t let this misleading and dangerous amendment become part of the state constitution.

Join Fight Against Prop. 1Prop. 1 is an attempt by lawmakers to enshrine abortion rights into the state constitution. Though they want to make it seem like this is codifying current abortion rights in  Join Fight Against Prop. 1Prop. 1 is an attempt by lawmakers to enshrine abortion rights …
  California Catholic Conference - Public Policy Insights Newsletter · [email protected]
July 18, 2022 at 6:40 PM

California Bishops Say State’s Abortion Amendment Deserves ‘Vigorous Opposition’

The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research announced that the signing of the 2022-2023 budget established the Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications (OCPSC).The California C The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research announced that the signing of the 2022-2023…
  California Catholic Conference - Public Policy Insights Newsletter · [email protected]
July 1, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Abortion Amendment Moves to Ballot; Budget Trailer Bills Moving

“Let us listen together to what the Spirit is saying to the Church. Let us safeguard our communion. The Paschal Mystery has been given to us. Let us allow ourselves to be embraced by the desire that t “Let us listen together to what the Spirit is saying to the Church. Let us safeguard our c…