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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

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February 9, 2025

ICC Newsletter, Feb. 9, 2025

Rep. Helena Hayes of Mahaska County with Bishop Dennis Walsh of Davenport The bishops of Iowa visited the State Capitol last week for the Iowa Catholic Conference Legislative Breakfast and…
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February 2, 2025

ICC Newsletter, Feb. 2, 2025

Catching up on last week’s activity at the State Capitol: HF 62 passed a subcommittee and is eligible to be considered by the House Judiciary Committee. The bill requires age…
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January 23, 2025

ICC Newsletter, Jan. 23, 2025

Keep up to date You are invited to participate in our Zoom webinar on Thursday night, Jan. 30, for a short update and time for Q & A on our…
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January 17, 2025

ICC Newsletter, Jan. 17, 2025

Bills of interest introduced With the beginning of the legislative session comes a flurry of new bills. There is a subcommittee hearing scheduled next week about HSB 15, which would…
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January 10, 2025

ICC Newsletter, Jan. 10, 2025

Legislature set to convene on Monday The 91st Iowa General Assembly is scheduled to convene Monday, Jan. 13. Leaders will address the chambers about their plans for the session. On…
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December 20, 2024

ICC Newsletter, Dec. 20, 2024

What’s new Sen. Chris Cournoyer of LeClaire has been sworn in as Iowa’s 48th lieutenant governor. She would replace Gov. Kim Reynolds in the event of a vacancy. Lt. Gov.…
Immigration and RefugeesNewsUncategorized
November 26, 2024

Toolkit available to help educate immigrants and the community

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque anticipates there will be rapid or frequent changes to federal immigration rules and policies that govern the treatment of immigrants and their families…
Immigration and RefugeesIssuesNewsPolicy BriefsUncategorized
November 19, 2024

Iowa bishops write to our migrant brothers and sisters

A letter to our migrant brothers and sisters Nov. 19, 2024   To our dear migrant brothers and sisters in Christ: We write to you with hearts full of compassion…
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November 15, 2024

ICC Newsletter, Nov. 18, 2024

What’s new Following their meeting last week, the Catholic bishops of the United States issued a statement in solidarity with migrants as well as a video on the USCCB’s YouTube…
Human Life and DignityUncategorized
November 14, 2024

Building bridges in a divided nation

Several faith leaders in Iowa wrote the following: Building Bridges in a Divided Nation, October 28, 2024 Archbishop Thomas Zinkula, Archdiocese of Dubuque, Rt. Rev. Betsey Monnot, Bishop of the…
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November 8, 2024

ICC Newsletter, Nov. 11, 2024

Statehouse election report Republicans will return next year to the Iowa Capitol with an increased number of seats. In the Senate, Republicans will have 35 members, an increase of one,…
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November 1, 2024

ICC Newsletter, Nov. 4, 2024

“What is a ‘conscience’? Conscience is not something that allows us to justify doing whatever we want, nor is it a mere ‘feeling’ about what we should or should not…