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COLORADO CATHOLIC CONFERENCE
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The Colorado Catholic Conference, a united voice of the three Catholic dioceses, speaks on public policy issues. Basing its mission on the Gospel of Jesus Christ, as particularly expressed in Catholic social teaching and the consistent life ethic, the Conference acts cooperatively in order to insure a dignified and productive life for people of all ages and ethnic groups.

The Conference is characterized by the 3-pronged approach of education, advocacy and the development of lay leadership in regard to public policy issues.

The Conference works with other religious and secular groups in promoting the common good of the people of Colorado in the areas of life issues, health, housing, employment, education, corrections and other basic needs.
 

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The Colorado Catholic Conference interacts with the state legislature, U S Congress and elected officials at all levels in numerous ways. Through the www.usccb.org the Conference is involved in issues at the national level.

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Cardinal O'Malley: New Vermont Assisted Suicide Law Reveals Slippery Slope

WASHINGTON, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Cardinal Seán O'Malley of Boston, chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, warned of an "alarming trend nationwide" after Vermont legalized physician-assisted suicide, May 20. He called for "all people of good will to fight the future passage of such laws." Read More

 
The ‘Therapeutic Cloning’ of Human Embryos
 
 
Cardinal O’Malley: Human Cloning Inconsistent With Human Dignity, Treats People As Products

May 15, 2013 - UCCB Pro-Life Chair Responds to Cloning Breakthrough in Oregon Says Creating Embryos To Destroy Them Objectionable to Non-Catholics Too Notes That Morally Acceptable Scientific Advances Already Addressing Same Goals Read More

 
Conservative radio hosts rip immigration plan; some views soften

WASHINGTON — Only hours after a bipartisan group of eight senators introduced a sweeping overhaul of the nation's immigration system, conservative radio talk-show hosts took over two floors of a Capitol Hill hotel Wednesday and denounced the proposal on the country's drive-time airwaves as nothing more than a reward for lawbreakers. Read More


 

 
Archbishop Gomez welcomes immigration reform proposal

Washington D.C., Apr 17, 2013 / 05:03 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles applauded the introduction of legislation to change the U.S. immigration system, while pledging the bishops’ help in reviewing and improving the proposal.

"The U.S. bishops look forward to carefully examining the legislation and working with Congress to fashion a final bill that respects the basic human rights and dignity of newcomers to our land—migrants, refugees, and other vulnerable populations," he said April 17. Read More

 


 
 
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