MILWAUKEE — In a statement sent February 16 to the members of the state legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance, Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki, president of the Wisconsin Catholic Conference, addressed the rights of workers and the value of unions.
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WCC positions bring a nonpartisan view of hope
For those who engage the policies by which we govern ourselves, the beginning of an odd-numbered year is a time for defining a vision.
Governors set their vision with their state of the state message and their budget address. Legislators do it by their “priority bills.” The Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC) does so by sharing its Policy Positions for the new session.
Bishops champion Catholic schools, urge continued support
MADISON — The bishops of Wisconsin have published a letter to Catholics affirming the vital role Catholic schools play in their communities and urging a renewed commitment to their success. The letter, entitled “Catholic Schools and Our Church: Faith Moving Forward” will be distributed throughout the state in conjunction with this year’s annual celebration of Catholic Schools Week, January 30 through February 5.
Bishops share resources on faithful citizenship
The Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC), the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s bishops, is distributing several resources to help Catholics reflect on their duties as faithful citizens. The state primary election will be held on September 14.
Bills would remove statute of limitations for sexual abuse cases
MADISON — The Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC), the bishops’ voice for public policy, has opposed bills in the state legislature that would, if passed, repeal the statute of limitations for all civil suits filed by childhood sexual abuse victims.
State budget: Health care mandates regarding contraception impede religious liberty
The Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC) is asking legislators to delete two budget provisions that will impede the religious liberty of Catholic organizations and their employees.
Catholics gather to learn about legislation and advocacy issues
Nearly 400 people attended this year’s Catholics at the Capitol, a biennial legislative conference organized by the Wisconsin Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of the state’s bishops.
Conference backs increase in minimum wage
The Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC) has endorsed Senate Bill 1, legislation that would increase the minimum wage for workers in Wisconsin.
Democrats’ control in state won’t result in ‘good policy’
To the editor:
I disagree with John Huebscher’s opinion in Eye on the Capitol which concludes that a Democrat-controlled legislature will result in good policy.
Hope in Action for Catholics at the Capitol
On Tuesday, March 31, 2009, Catholics from around the state will meet at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison for Catholics at the Capitol 2009.