Tuesday, May 07, 2024
What bills does the California Catholic Conference support this year?

The California Catholic Conference is asking Catholics to lobby for a bill that would make child sex trafficking a felony, as well as other bills aimed at nurturing and preserving… Read More

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
CA Conference: School choice is social justice

Educators, political advocates, and national experts gathered this month in Oakland to brainstorm how to bring educational choice to all California families.

Monday, September 25, 2023
Gov. Newsom vetoes bill prioritizing transgender ‘affirmation’ in child custody battles

Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed legislation that would have “put a thumb on the scale” for parents supporting transgender “affirmation” in custody battles.

Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Controversial bills remain on the docket for California Legislature

When California lawmakers return for the final session of the state legislature there will be several bills dangerous for children and families on the docket, as well as affordable housing… Read More

Wednesday, April 26, 2023
California Catholics asked to lobby lawmakers

The month of May will see Catholics making appointments at California lawmakers’ offices, phoning and sending emails to lobby for and against four pieces of legislation prioritized by the California… Read More

Monday, September 26, 2022
More abortion bills waiting for gov’s signature

There are at least four more bills awaiting the signature of Gov. Gavin Newsom that would further endanger women and kill babies through abortion, increasing access and funding toward the… Read More

Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Controversial bill’s hearing is Aug. 1

An amendment to a California abortion bill ensuring it would not protect cases of infanticide is just one of many possible amendments that would improve it, the California Catholic Conference… Read More

Thursday, May 26, 2022
Forum’s message to Catholics: Mobilize for life and faith

A proposed constitutional amendment enshrining abortion into California’s constitution in the event Roe v. Wade is overturned and threats to parental rights were the focus of a forum sponsored by… Read More

Tuesday, March 01, 2022
California lifts school mask mandate

Today, the Newsom Administration announced the state’s requirement for masking in schools will expire on Friday, March 11, allowing students, regardless of vaccination status, to be without a face mask… Read More

Thursday, January 20, 2022
California bishops commit to working for better futures for California’s women, children, and families

The approaching 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade comes at a historic moment. The nation stands on the precipice of potentially overturning Roe v. Wade. At the same time, the Governor and state legislators… Read More

Tuesday, November 30, 2021
What would a post-Roe California look like?

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Dec. 1 on a major abortion case that could lead to the overturning of Roe v. Wade by next summer. If the… Read More

Thursday, December 03, 2020
California Catholic Conference, Catholic Health Care Ministries and Catholic Charities Support COVID-19 Vaccinations

The California Catholic Conference[i] affirms that the imminent Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are morally acceptable and commits to working closely with Catholic health care ministries and Catholic Charities to: Promote… Read More