AbortionIssuesNewsNews and Legislative UpdatesPolicy Briefs Bishops commend passage of heartbeat law, July 13, 2023 The bishops of Iowa issued the following statement on July 13, 2023. "We commend the…ICC-TomJuly 13, 2023
AbortionHuman Life and DignityNewsNews and Legislative Updates Iowa March for Life set for Saturday, June 24, 2023 The Iowa March for Life will take place on Saturday, June 24, 2023 beginning at…ICC-TomMay 11, 2023
AbortionBioethicsHuman Life and Dignity In support of the Protect Life Amendment The Iowa Catholic Conference prepared testimony in support of the Protect Life Amendment for an…Joan ThompsonMay 1, 2021
AbortionHuman Life and DignityIssuesNewsNews and Legislative UpdatesPolicy Briefs Iowa Catholic Conference supports constitutional amendment on abortion We support an Iowa constitutional amendment to clarify that a right to abortion is not…ICC-TomJanuary 6, 2020
AbortionBioethicsHuman Life and DignityIssues Public policy and informed consent By Joan Thompson The Catholic Church opposes all abortions, no matter the method, but when…ICC-TomApril 10, 2018
AbortionBioethicsHuman Life and DignityIssuesNewsNews and Legislative Updates ICC supports bill to prevent ‘wrongful birth’ claims This week the Iowa Senate Judiciary Committee may consider HF 2405, a bill that will…ICC-TomMarch 12, 2018
AbortionHuman Life and DignityIssuesNewsNews and Legislative Updates ICC comments on “heartbeat” legislation following Senate passage The Iowa Catholic Conference supports the life-affirming intent of “heartbeat” abortion legislation such as Senate…ICC-TomMarch 5, 2018
AbortionHuman Life and DignityNews and Legislative Updates ICC comments on ‘heartbeat’ abortion ban The ICC provided the following comments to a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Feb. 8, 2018…ICC-TomFebruary 11, 2018
AbortionHuman Life and DignityUncategorized Protecting the Hyde Amendment In 1977, Congress passed the Hyde Amendment with bi-partisan support, and since that time its…Joan ThompsonJanuary 12, 2018
AbortionHuman Life and DignityIssuesNewsNews and Legislative Updates 20-week abortion prohibition signed by Governor Iowa Catholic Conference staff was pleased to be present when Gov. Terry Branstad signed Senate…ICC-TomMay 5, 2017