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Although we all knew that today’s Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization was coming, its arrival is still a blow to people of all faiths and none who have cherished, for nearly 50 years, the hope of equal access to reproductive health care. As I said in May, when a draft…
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Confidential reporting mechanism for all General Convention attendees: If you test positive, please text Dr. Rodney Coldren at 724-603-0232. House of Deputies COVID Care Plan Once a positive test has been reported, Dr. Coldren or a member of the House of Deputies Medical Support Team will be in touch to ensure that deputies are aware…
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The House of Deputies seating chart, which includes locations for each deputation, is now available. Dioceses marked in red include members of the House of Deputies Medical Support Team, who will be available to assist deputies in identifying resources and medical services to respond to COVID-19. As a reminder, these COVID-safety rules will be in…
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The Supreme Court’s decision today striking down New York’s regulation of the concealed carry of firearms—at a time when our nation is reeling from gun violence—raises grave concerns. We fear this decision will lead to more firearms on our streets and in our communities. When we signed onto an amicus brief in this case last…
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The recording of the second President of the House of Deputies and Vice President of the House of Deputies candidate forum, which took place on June 13, is now available with Spanish subtitles. See candidate profiles here: https://houseofdeputies.org/candidate-forums/
Dear Deputies and Alternate Deputies, Last week, you received word that the upcoming General Convention would include a hotel breakfast and boxed lunch program that would be required for bishops and deputies and be billed to dioceses. Since then, I have heard from many of you that the meal plan would be too expensive, involve…
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The recording of the first President of the House of Deputies and Vice President of the House of Deputies candidate forum, which took place on June 4, is now available with Spanish subtitles. Join us for the second candidate forum at 2 p.m. Eastern today: https://houseofdeputies.org/candidate-forums/
Deputies and alternate deputies are invited to hear from candidates for President of the House of Deputies and Vice President of the House of Deputies during forums taking place Saturday, June 4 at 2 p.m. Eastern and Monday, June 13 at 2 p.m. Eastern. The Rev. Albert Cutié will moderate the forums. Submit questions for the candidates…
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Dear Friends in Christ: Earlier this week, the Presiding Officers’ General Convention Design Group met for a third time to continue planning a shorter, smaller, safer General Convention in Baltimore from July 8 to 11. This week, the group’s primary recommendation is that June 6 be established as the deadline for submitting resolutions to the…
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Dear Friends in Christ: Earlier this week, the Presiding Officers’ General Convention Design Group met for a second time to continue planning a shorter, smaller, safer General Convention, which will take place in Baltimore from July 8 to 11. The group has made several recommendations to us that we have accepted, and we are confident…
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Search the current roster of House of Deputies legislative committees for the 80th General Convention: 2022 Legislative Committees
May 17, 2022 Dear Friends in Christ: Last week, as COVID-19 rates continued rising across the United States, we appointed the Presiding Officers’ General Convention Design Group to plan a shorter, smaller, safer General Convention to take place in Baltimore in July. We appointed House of Deputies Parliamentarian Bryan Krislock and House of Bishops Parliamentarian…
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