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What is a 'conscience'?
“What is a ‘conscience’? Conscience is not something that allows us to justify doing whatever we want, nor is it a mere ‘feeling’ about...

Iowa Catholic Conference
Nov 1, 20241 min read
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View your Election Center
If you haven’t voted yet, it’s time to visit our Action Center . Look for “View Your Election Center,” where you can enter your ZIP code...

Iowa Catholic Conference
Oct 25, 20241 min read
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Are you ready to vote?
Voting has begun in the state of Iowa. To make sure you’re registered and “ready to vote,” go to voterready.iowa.gov . Let’s also...

Iowa Catholic Conference
Oct 18, 20242 min read
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Welcome to Bishop Walsh
We extend a warm Iowa welcome to Bishop Dennis Walsh, who was installed on Friday as bishop of the Diocese of Davenport. Bishop Walsh was...

Iowa Catholic Conference
Sep 29, 20243 min read
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Iowa Catholic Conference news update, Sept. 13, 2024
Thank you for signing our petition Thanks to the hundreds that signed the Iowa Catholic Conference’s petition in support of dignity and...

Iowa Catholic Conference
Sep 13, 20243 min read
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Labor Day update from the Iowa Catholic Conference
Pray and advocate for the protection of all who work “Our faith calls us to pray, work, and advocate for protections that allow all...

Iowa Catholic Conference
Aug 29, 20242 min read
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Iowa Catholic Conference news update, Aug. 16, 2024
Contacting Congress The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has several “action alerts” to help you easily contact your...

Iowa Catholic Conference
Aug 16, 20242 min read
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Iowa Catholic Conference news update, July 27, 2024
‘Heartbeat’ law goes into effect The new law prohibiting physicians from performing or inducing abortions after a heartbeat can be...

Iowa Catholic Conference
Jul 27, 20242 min read
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Iowa Catholic Conference News Update, July 22, 2024
Hunger coalition launches petition in support of Summer EBT The Iowa Hunger Coalition (IHC) has launched an online petition to urge the...

Iowa Catholic Conference
Jul 21, 20242 min read
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Sign the bishops' immigration petition
Please take a minute to sign our petition in solidarity with the bishops of Iowa and Pope Francis, who see the migrant as not simply a...

Iowa Catholic Conference
Jul 3, 20241 min read
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Iowa Supreme Court rules on abortion law
The Iowa Supreme Court has found the “heartbeat” abortion prohibition law to be constitutional under a rational basis standard. The case...

Iowa Catholic Conference
Jun 28, 20241 min read
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Iowa Catholic Conference Newsletter, June 21, 2024
State immigration law blocked A federal judge has blocked enforcement of Iowa’s "illegal reentry" law, saying that the federal government...

Iowa Catholic Conference
Jun 20, 20242 min read
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Iowa Catholic Conference Newsletter, June 24, 2024
Catholics protect human life and dignity Each of us is a precious creation in the image and likeness of God; each one of us possesses...

Iowa Catholic Conference
Jun 14, 20242 min read
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ICC Newsletter, May 29, 2024
Tuesday’s election resources Political parties choose their candidates on Iowa’s primary election day, Tuesday, June 4. You will need to...

Iowa Catholic Conference
May 29, 20242 min read
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ICC Newsletter, May 10, 2024
Roundup on the 2024 legislative session Every organization that advocates at the Capitol has successes and disappointments. The Iowa...

Iowa Catholic Conference
May 10, 20242 min read
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Bishops speak out on immigration
The Catholic bishops of Iowa have released a statement addressing migration issues including the new “illegal reentry” law set to take...

Iowa Catholic Conference
Apr 30, 20242 min read
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Legislative session comes to an end, April 21, 2024
The 2024 session of the 90th General Assembly adjourned for the year “sine die” (without a day) early Saturday morning. Here’s what...

Iowa Catholic Conference
Apr 21, 20243 min read
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Legislative update, April 14, 2024
There’s still time to send a message to your Senator in support of House File 2617, the “Baby Olivia” bill. HF 2617 requires middle and...

Iowa Catholic Conference
Apr 14, 20244 min read
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Iowa Catholic Conference update
Gov. Reynolds signed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act last week. The law creates a balancing test for a court to weigh a person’s...

Iowa Catholic Conference
Apr 5, 20242 min read
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New action alerts; AEA bill signed
Happy Easter Monday! The Iowa Catholic Conference has posted two action alerts for your consideration. We encourage you to send a message...

Iowa Catholic Conference
Mar 31, 20243 min read
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