October 11, 2008—Updated: October 8, 2008

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Bishops Support Proposition 8 to Restore the
Definition of Marriage in California

"We strongly encourage Catholics to provide the volunteer efforts needed for the passage of Proposition 8."

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Bishops Support Proposition 4 for Parental Notification
Prior to Minor’s Abortion

"We believe that society’s common good is enhanced when parental responsibility is respected, family integrity is honored and nascent human life is preserved."

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Bishops Oppose Proposition 6 for "Restorative Justice" Reasons 

The bishops oppose Proposition 6 because it advances a retributive rather than a restorative justice model for dealing with crime.

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CCC-Prepared Summary of November Ballot Propositions

For your convenience and easy reference, several excerpts from Catholic Social Teaching are highlighted in this document...

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Governor Signs AB 2747

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Final Report for Major and Significant Legislation

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E-News & Commentary

October 3, 2008

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New Marriages—New Parties

Professor William Bassett, University of San Francisco, discusses the ramifications of the California Supreme Court’s marriage decision.

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Faithful Citizenship

US Bishops release "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility."

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Volunteer for Catholics for Protect Marriage

Catholics for Protect Marriage is a coalition aimed at restoring the definition of marriage by supporting the passage of California Proposition 8 on November 4.

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CCC Releases Statement Regarding California Supreme Court Benitez Decision

California Bishops decry Supreme Court decision denying physicians' religious liberty.

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Coming Event for Restorative Justice 2008

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Pope Benedict Declares "Year of St. Paul"
  June 28, 2008 to June 29, 2009

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Openings for Catholic Chaplains

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Rally for Life Letter from Sacramento Bishops Weigand and Soto

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Lobby Day 2008

Over 700 Catholics attended the 10th Annual Catholic Lobby Day in Sacramento—and 600 were in "virtual attendance."
 
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US District Court Preserves Liberty of Conscience

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CCC Policy on Initiatives 

Advocacy and Political Action Brochure

The Guidelines for Pastors and Parishes on Advocacy and Political Action is available in both English and Spanish.

Embracing Our Dying

A resource for Catholics facing end-of-life issues.

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Poverty in California

Catholic Charities around the nation have begun a campaign to urge policy makers to reduce poverty in half by 2020.