Faithful Citizenship

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The Public Policy Voice of the Bishops of Iowa

 

Bringing Christ into the Public Square

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The Iowa Catholic Conference

The official public policy voice of the bishops of Iowa.

At the state legislature we advocate for policies that respect the life and dignity of the human person, and apply the principles of Catholic social teaching to critical issues of the day.

We encourage Catholics to inform their conscience and participate in the political process. Sign up for our newsletter and follow us in social media to stay informed and add your voice to that of many Catholics from around the state.

With your help we can change the course of public debate on issues at the core of Catholic social and moral teaching.

Join Us. Be heard.

“In the Catholic tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue and participation in political life is a moral obligation.”

− Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

News
May 10, 2024

ICC Newsletter, May 10, 2024

Roundup of the 2024 legislative session Every organization that advocates at the Capitol has successes and disappointments. The Iowa Catholic Conference (ICC) invites you to join a short Zoom webinar…
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April 30, 2024

Iowa bishops issue statement on immigration

Statement on migration Feast of St. Joseph the Worker May 1, 2024 On this feast day of St. Joseph the Worker, we want you to know of our concern for…
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April 26, 2024

Voting report on SF 2340, “illegal reentry” bill, March 2024

Voting report on SF 2340, "illegal reentry" bill, March 2024 House Ayes, 64 Andrews Bergan Best Bloomingdale Boden Bossman Carlson Cisneros Collins Determann Deyoe Dieken Dunwell Fisher Forbes Fry Gehlbach…
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April 21, 2024

ICC Newsletter, session ends, April 21, 2024

The 2024 session of the 90th General Assembly adjourned for the year “sine die” (without a day) early on Saturday morning. Here’s what happened on the legislative front last week…
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April 14, 2024

ICC Newsletter, April 14, 2024

There’s still time to send a message to your Senator in support of House File 2617, the “Baby Olivia” bill. HF 2617 requires middle and high school curriculum to include…
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April 5, 2024

ICC Newsletter, April 5, 2024

Gov. Reynolds signed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act last week. The law creates a balancing test for a court to weigh a person’s right to act in accord with their…
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March 31, 2024

ICC Newsletter, April 1, 2024

Happy Easter Monday! The Iowa Catholic Conference has posted two action alerts for your consideration. We encourage you to send a message to your legislator on these bills. Follow the…
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March 24, 2024

ICC Newsletter, March 24, 2024

AEA bill bounces back to Senate The Iowa Catholic Conference has been engaged at the state capitol regarding the governor’s Area Education Agencies (AEA) reform plan since the first announcement…
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March 17, 2024

ICC Newsletter, March 17, 2024

Last Friday marked the second legislative “funnel” deadline, where a bill is required to have passed one chamber and through a committee in the other chamber to remain eligible for…
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March 9, 2024

ICC Newsletter, March 9, 2024

Last week at the State Capitol The Iowa House was particularly busy with floor debate last week as the second legislative deadline approaches. The House passed HF 2608, creating a…
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March 3, 2024

ICC Newsletter, March 4, 2024

The Religious Freedom Restoration Act passed the Iowa House last week by a vote of 61-33 and is on its way to the governor. The bill, SF 2095, creates a…
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February 25, 2024

ICC Newsletter, Feb. 25, 2024

The Iowa Catholic Conference encourages you to take action today on issues of concern at the State Legislature. Your personal messages to legislators are critical! Dive deeper: Oppose enforcement-only immigration…