Representing the Roman Catholic Church and Kentucky's dioceses in public policy matters.
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The Catholic Conference of Kentucky’s website shares our thoughts on current public-policy matters as they relate to the Roman Catholic Church and Kentucky's four dioceses.
Time to OPPOSE Senate Bill 151, Bad Bet for Kentucky
ACTION: CALL 1-800-372-7181 IMMEDIATELY. URGE YOUR STATE SENATOR TO VOTE NO ON SENATE BILL 151. Read our letter to Senators urging a NO vote on SB 151: Catholic Conference Letter Opposing Expanded Gambling An effort to expand gambling in Kentucky has begun, supported by professional gambling corporations, the racing industry, various labor unions and the [...]
2012 Session Nears Halfway Mark
As this year’s General Assembly session nears the half-way mark bills of interest to the Catholic Conference have advanced; others still stalled; some not yet introduced. Also, this past Monday and Tuesday, 130 parishioners from Kentucky’s four Catholic dioceses gathered in Frankfort for Catholics @ the Capitol to learn about legislative priorities and to meet [...]