The Georgia Catholic Conference represents the Catholic bishops of Georgia as their advocate and lobbyist with Georgia State legislative bodies in matters related to the Church and to Catholic teaching.
Archbishop Gregory and all Georgia Bishops have asked that periodically update on current issues to be posted here as needed.
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Legislative report February 6, 2025
After the usual preliminary ceremonies and the initiation of new members, several bills of interest have been introduced in the General Assembly. Additional bills will be forthcoming. Senate Bill1. The “Fair and Safe Athletic Opportunities Act” by Senator Dolezal with active support from the Lieutenant Governor addresses the issue of transgender students participating in high…
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END OF SESSION LEGISLATIVE REPORT No. 9 FROM THE GEORGIA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE
April 4, 2024 The Georgia Catholic Conference witnesses to spiritual values in public affairs, and provides an agency for corporate Catholic service to the statewide community. Under the direction of the Catholic bishops of Georgia, the Conference promotes public policy positions related to Georgia governmental programs, legislation and policies which affect the common good and…
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LEGISLATIVE REPORT FROM THE GEORGIA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE No. 8
March 21, 2024 The Georgia Catholic Conference witnesses to spiritual values in public affairs, and provides an agency for corporate Catholic service to the statewide community. Under the direction of the Catholic bishops of Georgia, the Conference promotes public policy positions related to Georgia governmental programs, legislation and policies which affect the common good and…
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LEGISLATIVE REPORT FROM THE GEORGIA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE No. 7
March 14, 2024 The Georgia Catholic Conference witnesses to spiritual values in public affairs, and provides an agency for corporate Catholic service to the statewide community. Under the direction of the Catholic bishops of Georgia, the Conference promotes public policy positions related to Georgia governmental programs, legislation and policies which affect the common good and…
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LEGISLATIVE REPORT FROM THE GEORGIA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE No. 6
March 7, 2024 The Georgia Catholic Conference witnesses to spiritual values in public affairs, and provides an agency for corporate Catholic service to the statewide community. Under the direction of the Catholic bishops of Georgia, the Conference promotes public policy positions related to Georgia governmental programs, legislation and policies which affect the common good and…
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LEGISLATIVE REPORT FROM THE GEORGIA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE No. 5
February 29, 2024 The Georgia Catholic Conference witnesses to spiritual values in public affairs, and provides an agency for corporate Catholic service to the statewide community. Under the direction of the Catholic bishops of Georgia, the Conference promotes public policy positions related to Georgia governmental programs, legislation and policies which affect the common good and…
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LEGISLATIVE REPORT FROM THE GEORGIA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE No. 4
February 21, 2024 The Georgia Catholic Conference witnesses to spiritual values in public affairs, and provides an agency for corporate Catholic service to the statewide community. Under the direction of the Catholic bishops of Georgia, the Conference promotes public policy positions related to Georgia governmental programs, legislation and policies which affect the common good and…
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LEGISLATIVE REPORT FROM THE GEORGIA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE No. 3
February 8, 2024 The Georgia Catholic Conference witnesses to spiritual values in public affairs, and provides an agency for corporate Catholic service to the statewide community. Under the direction of the Catholic bishops of Georgia, the Conference promotes public policy positions related to Georgia governmental programs, legislation and policies which affect the common good and…
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LEGISLATIVE REPORT FROM THE GEORGIA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE No. 2
The Georgia Catholic Conference witnesses to spiritual values in public affairs, and provides an agency for corporate Catholic service to the statewide community. Under the direction of the Catholic bishops of Georgia, the Conference promotes public policy positions related to Georgia governmental programs, legislation and policies which affect the common good and interest of the…
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LEGISLATIVE REPORT FROM THE GEORGIA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE No. 1
The Georgia Catholic Conference witnesses to spiritual values in public affairs, and provides an agency for corporate Catholic service to the statewide community. Under the direction of the Catholic bishops of Georgia, the Conference promotes public policy positions related to Georgia governmental programs, legislation and policies which affect the common good and interest of the…