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)

March 8, 2018

Human Dignity

Feds and California Face Off on Immigration

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions was in Sacramento this week to announce that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against the State of California claiming some of its new immigration laws violate the U.S. Constitution.

February 26, 2018

Human Dignity

The Time to Act

The Catholic Bishops of California fervently appeal to each of you, as the elected Senators and Representatives of our California Congressional delegation: Please step up now to protect the “Dreamers,” our young sisters and brothers from deportat

February 7, 2018

Human Dignity Reverence For Life

Bishop Soto: Mass of Reparation Homily

Bishop Jaime Soto, from the Diocese of Sacramento and president of the California Catholic Conference, delivered this homily during the Mass of Reparation on January 22, 2018, the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision:

December 5, 2017

Human Dignity

Catholic Resources for California DACA Recipients

STATEWIDE RESOURCES:

October 5, 2017

Human Dignity

California Catholic Bishops Support Signing of CA Values Act (SB 54) as a Positive Step Forward

The following statement was released by Edward “Ned” Dolejsi, Executive Director of the California Catholic Conference, regarding the signing by Gov. Jerry Brown of SB 54, the California Values Act:

September 11, 2017

Human Dignity

CA Catholic Bishops Reaffirm Support for the California Values Act (SB 54)

The following statement was released by Edward “Ned” Dolejsi, Executive Director of the California Catholic Conference, regarding the Catholic Bishops’ support of SB 54, the California Values Act:

September 4, 2017

Human Dignity

California Catholic Bishops Urge Immigration Reform for DACA Youth and Their Families

Bishops Pledge Abiding Solidarity with Immigrants; Denounce the Administration’s End of Program Offering Hope

May 11, 2017

Human Dignity

California Bishops Urge Church and Society to Support Immigrant Families

(En Español) During this week of Mother’s Day celebrations in the United States and Mexico, the enduring bonds of family will light up social media, overload telephone lines, and

May 11, 2017

Human Dignity

Taxes, the Political Community, Responsibility and the Common Good

During the next few weeks, the California legislature will focus on the state budget. With a supermajority, California Democrats will be in full control of the process but it is unlikely to b

April 4, 2017

Human Dignity

California Homeless – Serving the Underserved

“Be attentive to the needs of the poor, the suffering, the lonely, for whoever has chosen to love Jesus cannot but love his neighbor.”

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