Bishops Respond to HB 18 1438

Statement on HB 1438
Support the Live & Let Live Act of Colorado

The Colorado Catholic Conference SUPPORTS House Bill 18-1206: Concerning the Establishment of the “Live and Let Live Act” in Colorado. House Bill 18-1206 is an important measure that protects the rights of faith-based organizations and people of all faiths and of no faith who believe that marriage is the union of one man and one […]
DON’T FORGET TO CAUCUS TOMORROW

March 6, 2018 Caucus Information TOMORROW local precinct caucuses will be held throughout Colorado. If you are a registered member of either the Democratic or the Republican party, you have a chance to participate in this important step of the election process. Find your caucus location Precinct caucuses will be held all around the […]
COLORADO CATHOLIC BISHOPS URGE RESPECT FOR THE RELIGIOUS LIBERTY RIGHTS OF GRETA LINDECRANTZ

(Denver, CO) It has come to our attention that a Colorado woman, Greta Lindecrantz, who is a prominent investigator in criminal defense cases, was put in jail for her refusal to testify in a death penalty case because it is contrary to her religious beliefs as a Mennonite. Religious freedom ensures that all people have […]
PLEASE SUPPORT HB18-1221 AND OPPOSE HB18-1209

Legislation Regarding 529 Accounts Recently, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which now allows parents to use 529 college savings accounts to pay for K-12 tuition at private schools. Some states, including Colorado, allow taxpayers to claim state income tax deductions for contributions to 529 accounts. Although the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act […]
LENTEN ACTION FOR DREAMERS: CONGRESSIONAL CALL-IN CAMPAIGN

Late last week, the Senate failed to achieve the 60 votes needed to move forward with debate on legislation to provide relief to Dreamers. Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, USCCB President; Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, USCCB Vice President; and Bishop Joe S. Vásquez of Austin, Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Migration, […]
LEGISLATIVE PRO-LIFE RALLY & ACTION ALERTS

JOIN US! WHAT: Legislative Pro-Life Rally – Colorado House Legislators will introduce their 2018 Pro-Life legislation to promote the culture of life and defend the rights of unborn children. WHERE: West Steps of the State Capitol WHEN: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 @ 12:00 Noon ACTION ALERTS House Bill 18 1082 A Woman’s […]
SB18-120: TIME PERIOD FOR TENANT TO CURE UNPAID RENT.

The Colorado Catholic Conference SUPPORTS SB18-120: Time Period for Tenant To Cure Unpaid Rent. Currently Colorado law does not require landlords to accept any payment made after three days. Three days may not be enough time for a tenant to pay the full amount of overdue rent – or even get a hold of the […]
SB 18 – 083 EDUCATION INCOME TAX CREDITS FOR NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS

The Colorado Catholic Conference SUPPORTS SB 83 – Concerning the creation of income tax credits for nonpublic education. The bill establishes a private school tuition income tax credit for income tax years commencing on or after January 1, 2019, that allows any taxpayer to claim a credit when a private school issues the taxpayer a […]
SENATE BILL 18-055: CONCERNING THE CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN SURCHARGE IN CASES INVOLVING TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN

The Colorado Catholic Conference SUPPORTS Senate Bill 18-055: Concerning the Crimes Against Children Surcharge in Cases Involving Trafficking of Children. Current law requires each person who is convicted of a crime against a child to pay a surcharge to the clerk of the court for the judicial district in which the conviction occurs. SB 055 […]