The FCCB is pleased to announce two new staff members. Chanta Combs has joined the staff as associate director for health and Tammy Fecci has filled the position of associate for life and dignity. In addition, Michael Barrett, who currently serves as associate for education, has added in-house legal counsel to his current education policy responsibilities.

The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops has filed a legal brief with the Florida Supreme Court opposing a ballot initiative that seeks to enshrine unfettered abortion access into the state constitution.

A new brochure in the Culture of Life Series is now available. Human Trafficking: A Catholic Response contains an overview of the reality of this modern-day form of slavery, information about how the state of Florida can respond through prevention, prosecution and protection of potential victims, and reviews Church teaching.