Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops Seek Mercy for Those of Death Row Saddened but not deterred with recent Pardon Board decision. The LCCB met with Governor’s Edwards and provided public comment at the Pardon Board hearing to remove the death sentence for individuals on death row but remain in prison for life without parole.
“ We join in support of the Governor’s action to have the Louisiana Board of Pardons and Committee on Parole schedule clemency hearings for each person on death row. At the same time, we continue to pray for the victims and their families and for their healing and for an end to violence in our
The following is a summary of the session as aligned with our principles and priorities entering the session. Our principles and priorities were focused on implementing the principles of Catholic social teaching in legislation. Overview The common good was served by legislation supported by LCCB aimed to assist persons who are homeless, improved our methods
Today the LCCB celebrated the passing into law of Act 452 Rep. Edmond (right) which allows for a $5,000 tax credit for families adopting a child under three years old. This hopefully will make adoptions more accessible for families. This week the Louisiana Catholic Conference of Bishops took part in several bill signings that
On May 3rd, 2023 Catholics witnessed to their faith in the public square at the Louisiana State Legislature. The day was rooted in the Eucharist with Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral. The day began with prayer and an overview of Catholic Social Teaching. The group was given an overview of the principles and priorities
Last week was another highly active week in trying to implement our Catholic social teaching. We are at the mid-session point with only four weeks left. LCCB fostered the Life and Dignity of the Human Person and opposed all five abortion bills that would have weakened our abortion laws, including two bills which would
The 2023 Louisiana Legislative Session has started. The Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops will provide weekly updates for your consideration. This past week, LCCB met to set the principles and priorities and positions on bills following our Catholic Social Teaching. Some Priorities of LCCB for 2023 Session Life and Dignity of the Human Person Protecting
WASHINGTON - Each year, Pope Francis invites the Church to commemorate the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on September 1. This day of prayer begins a month-long “Season of Creation” which concludes on October 4 with the feast of Saint Francis. Calling on all Christians to pray and work together to
WASHINGTON - As Americans prepare to mark Labor Day on September 5, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, issued an annual reflection on the world of work and the importance of upholding the dignity of all laborers. “This Labor Day, let