Pastorals and statements provide an opportunity for the bishops of Louisiana of the LCCB to catechize and evangelize the faithful on the Church’s teachings on contemporary or topical moral issues. Some of these have included abortion, capital punishment, racism and immigration.
Public Policy Guide
Pastorals
- Approaching Death: The Moral Choices with Advance Directive
- Let Justice and Mercy Meet
- Medicaid-Expansion Violence in Our Society: Death is Not the Answer
Statements
- Health Care Reform
- Health Care Reform Passage
- HHS Mandate
- Immigration Reform
- Medicaid Expansion
- Covenant Marriage Act
- Christopher Sepulvado Execution
- Doctrinal Note on the Participation of Catholics in Political Life
“The Final Journey” Resources
The Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops is committed to helping individuals, families, and caregivers approach end-of-life decisions with clarity, compassion, and faith. To support this mission, we are providing The Final Journey (pdf) and companion PowerPoint (pptx file).