Representing the Roman Catholic Church and Kentucky's dioceses in public policy matters.
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.
Informed Consent Legislation Fails; House Leaders’ Commitment to Bishops Broken
On March 28, HB 274, as amended by the Senate with the informed consent language of SB 102, was received in the House and sent to the Rules Committee. Three days remained in the legislative session, more than enough time to bring the bill to the floor of the House for concurrence. Only one thing [...]
Still Time To Pass Pro-Life Bill In House Chamber; Ask House Leaders to Honor Their Word
The law is not the only means of protecting life, but it plays a key and often decisive role in affecting both human behavior and thinking. Those called to civil leadership, as Pope John Paul II reminds us, “have a duty to make courageous choices in support of life, especially through legislative measures.” -Gospel of [...]