LCCB Reissues Public Policy Guide
The Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops reissued its Public Policy Guide in preparation for the November 2020 elections. You can find the updated document here.
LCCB Strongly Supports the Love Life Amendment
The Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops strongly supports the Love Life Amendment, which will be amendment #1 on the upcoming November 3rd ballot. "Passage of the amendment would have a dual effect. Primarily, it will
LCCB Joins USCCB in Expressing Disappointment with the USSCT’s Decision in June Medical Services v. Russo
The Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops is greatly disappointed by the USSCT's decision in June Medical Services v Russo. This seminal pro-life case centered around requiring admitting privileges to local hospitals for those engaging in the
Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Edward Grosz of Buffalo
WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend Edward M. Grosz as Auxiliary Bishop of Buffalo. Bishop Grosz has reached the retirement age for bishops of 75. The resignation was publicized in Washington
U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Reacts to House Rejection of Born-Alive Abortion Survivor Protection Act
WASHINGTON–Earlier today, the U.S. House of Representatives failed to advance the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. A procedural vote to amend another piece of legislation (H.R. 2339, Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019)
US SUPREME COURT TO HEAR LOUISIANA ADMITTING PRIVILEGES LAW
Today, the United States Supreme Court chose wisely to consider a very valuable Louisiana law regarding admitting privileges of those performing abortions within our state. The LCCB supported this legislation as it passed through the