New York State Catholic Conference Join the Catholic Advocacy Network
The Diocese of Brooklyn, like the other six dioceses
and one Archdiocese in the State of New York, plays an active role in shaping
public policy. Its Catholic Charities and Family Life offices, in particular,
advocate for laws and regulations that will foster the common good, advance
justice and promote respect for human life. Each year the Dioceses bring more
than 1000 Catholics together in Albany to lobby their legislators in the state's
Capitol.
Now, you too, can join with thousands of others from the
Diocese of Brooklyn and with Catholics throughout New York State who are working
for justice in our society to promote the values important to our faith.
Together, we can speak out in support of the poor and vulnerable, the sick and
the elderly, the unborn, families and children. Through the Catholic Advocacy
Network of New York State, you can stay informed about key legislative issues
and strengthen the Catholic voice.
Click on Join the
Network, and enter your contact information. While visiting the site, learn
about the policy issues important to your Church and take action using the
Legislative Action Center.
Contact Information: N.Y.S.
Catholic Conference 465 State Street Albany, N.Y. 12203-1004 http://www.nyscatholic.org/
Contact: Kathleen M.
Gallagher, Director, Catholic Advocacy Network
The New York State
Catholic Conference urges Catholics to become informed and active participants
in the legislative process. You may log on to www.lwvnyc.org for a detailed listing
of the legislators in your area. Click on the "They represent you" link , and
enter your address. A local listing will be displayed detailing the legislators
in your district. A complete list of State Legislators is also available on the
following websites:
Activities Catholic Lobby Day Each year
during the month of March, Catholic Lobby Day takes place in Albany. Catholics
across the State will convene to lobby their legislators on issues pertaining to
the Bishop's Public Policy Agenda (see above) These issues the have been
presented to us by all the Bishops of New York State as having critical
importance.
Legislative Training: Training consists of
educating the prospective lobbyist in the bills currently before the New York
State Legislature, that affect any issues on the current Bishop's Public Policy
Agenda (see below) Lobbyists will be working within their parishes, meeting and
greeting their legislators, and presenting the Church's view of impending
legislation.
Resources available from the New York State Catholic
Conference include Action Alerts, Capital Compass Newsletter and Legislative
Updates.
The NYSCC was established by the Catholic Bishops of New York
State to translate Catholic teachings into action in the public policy
arena.
The seven principles of Catholic Social Teaching are:
