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Serve as liaison to state government on matters of concern to the Catholic Church in the seven dioceses of the Province of Miami, as a nonpartisan public policy voice on behalf of the Catholic Bishops of Florida.
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December 10TALLAHASSEE, FL – Jose Antonio Jimenez is scheduled to be executed on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. for the 1992 murder of Phyllis Minas. Governor Scott initially signed Jimenez’ death warrant in July and scheduled his execution for August 14. However, the Florida Supreme Court issued a stay of execution to further review the case. The Supreme Court lifted the stay on October 4.Read More
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November 20In the two weeks following the November 6 general election, Florida drew national attention amid several recounts and a host of lawsuits involving closely contested races for U.S. Senate, governor, agriculture commissioner and three legislative seats. Final vote counts were due on Sunday, November 18, and official election returns were certified on the morning of Tuesday, November 20 by the Elections Canvassing Commission.Read More
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November 20The U.S. Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and Health and Human Services (HHS) have recently published a proposed regulation that seeks to alter and undermine the existing Flores Settlement Agreement (FSA). The FSA sets forth basic standards regarding the care, custody, and release of immigrant children while they are in federal custody.Read More
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November 19
On November 30, events will be held at various locations in Florida dioceses to recognize International Day of Cities for Life / Cities Against the Death Penalty. This annual event has been spearheaded by the lay Catholic community of Sant'Egidio since 2002. Over 2,000 cities across the globe have declared themselves "Cities for Life" and are committed to the abolition of the death penalty and a more civil form of justice. You are invited to attend an event in your area.Read More -
October 16Twelve amendments to the Florida Constitution will appear on the November 6 ballot. The full text of all amendments on the ballot is available from the Florida Division of Elections. In order for an amendment to pass, 60% of the electorate must vote in support.Read More
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Bishops of florida
Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski
Archdiocese of Miami, President
Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito
Diocese of Palm Beach, Vice-President
Bishop Felipe J. Estévez
Diocese of St. Augustine, Secretary
Bishop William A. Wack CSC
Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, Treasurer
Bishop Frank J. Dewane
Diocese of Venice
Bishop John G. Noonan
Diocese of Orlando
Bishop Gregory L. Parkes
Diocese of St. Petersburg
Bishop Peter Baldacchino
Archdiocese of Miami
Bishop Enrique E. Delgado
Archdiocese of Miami