Our Mission
The Colorado Catholic Conference is the united voice of the Catholic bishops of Colorado and serves to uphold the dignity of human life and the common good in public policy.
Latest Update
Latest Update
May 8, 2026
We, the Catholic Bishops of Colorado, are deeply concerned about several pieces of legislation introduced in the 75th Colorado General Assembly. One very concerning bill is HB26-1309 Abuse in Cases of Separation, which is intended to protect spouses and children from domestic abuse, but instead goes beyond that scope to undermine parental rights and devalue the sanctity of life of preborn children and their mothers.
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Ten Catholic Priorities in Public Policy
Sanctity of Life
Human life must be protected at all stages from conception until natural death.
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Ten Catholic Priorities in Public Policy
Marriage & Family
Marriage is the union of a man and a woman who together as husband and wife may become father and mother to any children they produce.
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Ten Catholic Priorities in Public Policy
Religious Liberty
Religious liberty is rooted in the dignity of the human person, including freedom of conscience and expression, and is central to the U.S. Constitution.
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Ten Catholic Priorities in Public Policy
Economic Justice, Poverty, & Welfare
Economic decisions should respect human dignity and express a preferential option for helping the poor and vulnerable through safety nets and opportunities for upward mobility.
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Ten Catholic Priorities in Public Policy
Health Care
Healthcare should be patient-centered, respect human dignity, protect life, promote the principle of subsidiarity, be affordable, and assure conscience rights.
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Ten Catholic Priorities in Public Policy
Immigration & Promoting Foreign Peace
Immigration policy should provide immigrants with basic human needs, including the ability to work, and should encourage pathways to citizenship. Promoting peace is essential in international relations.
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Ten Catholic Priorities in Public Policy
Education
Parents are the primary educators of their children; therefore, education policy should empower parents with education decision-making authority to choose best learning options for their children.
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Ten Catholic Priorities in Public Policy
Restorative Justice
Criminal justice reform should focus on preventing crime and caring for survivors of crime, while also offering those who commit a crime an opportunity to rehabilitate and effectively return to society.
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Ten Catholic Priorities in Public Policy
Energy & Environment
Care for the environment and responsible use of energy resources come from our duty to steward creation and provide for future generations.
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Ten Catholic Priorities in Public Policy
Technology
Technology must respect human dignity and protect children.
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