Human Life and DignityImmigration and RefugeesNewsNews and Legislative Updates Contact your senators now in support of ‘Dreamers’ The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Nov. 12, 2019 on the legality of the…ICC-TomNovember 15, 2019
Economic ConcernsHuman Life and DignityMarriage and FamilyNewsNews and Legislative Updates Legislature to consider sports betting We recognize that gambling can be a legitimate recreational activity in an atmosphere of moderation…ICC-TomFebruary 3, 2019
Human Life and DignityNewsNews and Legislative UpdatesPolicy Briefs Bishops release letter on gun legislation The Catholic bishops of Iowa released a letter on gun legislation on Dec. 6, 2018.…ICC-TomDecember 6, 2018
Human Life and DignityImmigration and RefugeesIssuesNews and Legislative Updates Understanding and responding to “anti-sanctuary city” legislation With the passage of Senate File 481, the state of Iowa has changed the relationship…ICC-TomApril 23, 2018
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
Human Life and DignityImmigration and RefugeesIssuesNewsNews and Legislative Updates Bishops ask for veto of immigration enforcement legislation – Senate File 481 We, the Catholic Bishops of Iowa, have voiced principled opposition to Senate File 481 and…ICC-TomApril 8, 2018
Death PenaltyHuman Life and DignityIssuesNewsNews and Legislative Updates Death penalty bills fail Bills to bring back the death penalty in Iowa have failed to advance. Keep an eye…ICC-TomMarch 19, 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
Economic ConcernsHuman Life and DignityIssuesNewsNews and Legislative Updates ICC comments on House tax reform bill, HSB 671 The Iowa Catholic Conference offers these comments on House Study Bill 671 based on the…ICC-TomMarch 2, 2018