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A Unified Voice for All New York State Catholics
The New York State Catholic Conference represents the Bishops of the state in working with government to shape laws and policies that pursue social justice, respect for life and the common good. We provide a unified voice for the eight dioceses of the state to speak on such issues as education, marriage, health care, poverty, abortion, euthanasia, social services, criminal justice and the environment. We apply the principles of Catholic social teaching to critical issues of the day and encourage citizen involvement in the legislative process.
U.S. Bishops vow to fight birth control mandate
'Literally Unconscionable'
Cardinal-designate Dolan, speaking as USCCB president, blasted an Obama Administration mandate that sterilization, abortifacients and contraception be included in virtually all health plans. 'Click here for details.
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Legislative Agenda
Legislative Agenda
Every year, the Bishops of New York State outline their legislative priorities for the coming year. Click here to read the entire Legislative Agenda for 2012, as it currently stands and as approved by the New York State Bishops.
End of Life Booklet
End of Life Booklet
In an era of rapid medical advances, an aging population and myriad ethical questions surrounding the end of life, the NYS Bishops are offering a guide.
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Cardinal Egan, Cardinal-designate Dolan and the Bishops of New York State with Pope Benedict XVI during their ad limina visit to Rome in November 2011.
Posted: 15:05 2012-01-27 ⋅ Comment
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Timothy Dolan: HHS contraception mandate 'un-American'
New York archbishop: The Obama administration's attack on conscience is unfair and will not stand.
Posted: 12:50 2012-01-25 ⋅ Comment
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Baby Sophia, one of the lucky ones. Support the Unborn Victims of Violence Act.
Fighting for unborn crime victims | New York State Catholic Conference
Yesterday I spent some time down at the state Capitol talking to legislators about the need for an “Unborn Victims of Violence Act.” Such a law would bring justice for families who suffer loss and anguish over the death or injury to an unborn loved one, only to have the state say their loved one ne...
Posted: 12:01 2012-01-24 ⋅ Comment
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OSV Daily Take Blog: The March for Life photos you probably haven't seen
If your local newspapers are anything like mine, you probably didn't see more than two inches of copy devoted to the annual March for Life and the thousands of people who walked in the rain to stand up for the unborn.
Posted: 8:06 2012-01-24 ⋅ Comment
