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 20, 2017

Human Dignity

Examining the Vocation of Agricultural Leaders

The word ‘cultivate’ calls to mind the care which the farmer has for his land in order that it bear fruits and that they be shared: how much passion, how much attention, how much dedication in all that this demands!

February 28, 2017

Human Dignity

An Ash Wednesday Statement on Immigration from the California Catholic Conference of Bishops

Sacramento, CA - (En Español) Today marks the beginning of the Lenten Season, a time when Christian p

January 10, 2017

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Poverty Awareness Month: San Bernardino Diocese Serves Those in the Greatest Need

It is downtown San Bernardino in early December. “I’m so hungry. I don’t feel good. I’m so hungry.”

December 5, 2016

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Bishop Blaire of Stockton Delivers Strong Statement in Support of Immigrants

Homily Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, December 4, 2016

December 1, 2016

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Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe to be a Day of Prayer and Solidarity with Families of Immigrants

September 1, 2016

Human Dignity

USCCB Migration & Refugee Services Receives Generous Donation from LDS Church

WASHINGTON—USCCB Migration & Refugee Services has received a large charitable donation from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), to further efforts assisting refugees.

Human Dignity

MFG Repealed in Final Budget Deal

Late Thursday afternoon, a budget deal was announced that repeals the Maximum Family Grant (MFG) rule, provides additional funding for naturalization and other immigration services and funds teacher empowerment and recruitment items as well as add

June 8, 2016

Human Dignity

State Budget Choices Outline Our Values, Priorities and Neglects

[The State Budget] concerns profound moral questions about who are we as a society, how we view our future and whether as a people we can look beyond our own self-interest to the interest of the larger society. (

April 7, 2016

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California Minimum Wage Increases

Faced with an aggressive, far-reaching initiative heading to the November ballot, California lawmakers have enacted the highest minimum wage in the nation. Governor Brown quickly signed the measure which will bring the State’s lowest wage earners

April 6, 2016

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Diocese of Stockton Joins Catholic Groups to Support Clean Power

The Diocese of Stockton, in the heart of California’s Central Valley and facing immense environmental challenges, has joined the Catholic Climate Covenant as well as other Catholic and faith groups in filing an amicus brief in support of the Clean

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