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April 20
Pope Francis has called for parishes to be "islands of mercy in the midst of a sea of indifference." In response to this call, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops recently launched Walking With Moms in Need: A Year of Service. This nationwide effort envisions that parish communities increase outreach to pregnant and parenting moms in need.Read More -
March 7HB 1059 (Grall) would designate the "Parents' Bill of Rights", bringing together in a single statute the various parental rights that currently exist in law. The bill would highlight the role of parents by clearly outlining the rights parents have in the upbringing, education and care of their children. The bill is poised for a vote of the full House on Monday, March 9.Read More
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January 17Legislation that strengthens protections for vulnerable elderly persons who receive court appointed guardians was passed unanimously by first committees of reference in both the House and the Senate. SB 994 (Passidomo) and HB 709 (Burton) make a number of changes to improve guardianship laws in the state with respect to conflict of interest, compensation and appointment of guardians. Additionally, the bills require that guardians may not consent to or authorize do-not-resuscitate orders for their wards without court approval. The FCCB indicated its support for the measure at both committee meetings.Read More
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Position Paper
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Correspondence
February 3, 2020: Support for HB 1365 (Vulnerable Child Protection Act)
To: The Honorable Anthony Sabatini
From: Ken J. Kniepmann, M. Ed., Associate for Health, Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops
April 8, 2019: Opposition to SB 410 - Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Pilot Program
To: The Honorable Lori Berman
From: Ingrid M. Delgado, Associate for Social Concerns/Respect Life, Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops -
Resources
Q & A: Conscience Protection for Actions of Private Child-Placing Agencies
Marriage Redefintion
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: “Gender theory”/“Gender ideology” – Select Teaching Resources
Selected Quotations from Documents of the Popes and Members of the Roman Curia on the Subject of “Gender Theory”
Phillip M. Sutton (2015) Professional Care for Unwanted Same-Sex Attraction: What Does the Research Say?, The Linacre Quarterly, 82:4, 351-363
Dr. Paul McHugh, Transgender Surgery Isn’t the Solution, Wall Street Journal, June 12, 2014- Amicus Curiae Brief of the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, Inc., November 21, 2014
- Amicus Curiae Brief of the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, Inc., May 12, 2014
Culture of Life Brochure
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related links
- U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops: Promotion and Defense of Marriage
- U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops: Marriage Policy and Advocacy
- Marriage: Unique for a Reason
- For Your Marriage
- Courage and EnCourage International - an apostolate for those who experience same-sex attraction and their loved ones
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