Human Dignity

We believe that each person has a right to access the basic necessities of life. We advocate for food and income security for all—especially children and the elderly. We believe in policies for decent housing and shelter, especially for farm workers. We support access to basic health care for all. We advocate for employment and promote the idea of fair wages and fair taxes. We oppose unjust discrimination, racism, torture and human trafficking.

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December 2, 2021

Bishops Celebrate 50 years of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development

Bishop David G. O’Connell gave an inspiring presentation to the entire body of bishops to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of CCHD.

California Bishops Call for Solidarity with Migrants and Refugees

“The eye cannot say to the hand, ‘I do not need you,’ nor again the head to the feet, ‘I do not need you.’” (I Cor. 12.21)

August 15, 2019

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An Overhaul of Legal Immigration, Through the Back-Door

Originally posted on October 23, 2018

August 14, 2019

Human Dignity Reverence For Life

Archbishop Gomez: “The humanity of others is never negotiable”

Violence, Racism Raise Fears but Bishops Call for Determination in Addressing the Issues

July 25, 2019

Human Dignity

Role of Policy Makers Highlighted in Caring for Our Common Home

In their recent pastoral statement, God Calls Us to Care for Our Common Home, the California Bishops asked all to heed the call to a spiritual conversion that respects our common home a

April 24, 2019

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Preservation of Human Dignity Essential to a Just and Effective Immigration Policy

Gráinne McEvoy is an independent scholar based in South Bend, Indiana, and is currently writing a book on American Catholic social thought and immigration policy in the 20th century.

March 12, 2019

Human Dignity

New Select Committee on Social Determinants of Children’s Well-Being

The California Senate has created a new Select Committee focused on the social determinants of health – the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age.  Science is increasingly showing that children’s well-being, in particu

January 9, 2019

Human Dignity

A Reflection on Migration

During National Migration Week, the Church asks us to reflect on the conditions faced by migrants around the world. Traditionally, the Pope issues a statement for World Day of Migrants and Refug

November 26, 2018

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US Bishops: Racism Is a Persistent Evil

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Open Wide Our Hearts: US Bishops Pastoral Letter on Racism

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops recently approved a new pastoral letter - Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love – examining the “persistent” history of racism in this nation.

October 4, 2018

Human Dignity

Children Remain Separated from Parents as Migrant Policies Stress “Zero Tolerance”

Last week more than 1,600 migrant children were quietly moved during the night to a new tent facility in Tornillo Texas. After a national outcry over the separation of children and parents during the summer, the number of separated children r

October 3, 2018

Human Dignity Restorative Justice

Raising Awareness of Hospice and Palliative Care

All too often, it is only when facing serious and life-threatening illness that people discuss their wishes. But, it’s at this time that a dizzying array of health care choices materialize, concerns over health predominate every waking moment and worry about family and other concerns can become overwhelming.

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