Indiana Catholic Conference
Resources
Crime/Criminal Justice
U.S. Catholic Bishops - statement on a Catholic perspective on crime and criminal justice
Responsibility, Rehabilitation, and Restoration
Healing and support for everyone affected by the criminal justice system
Restore Justice
Death Penalty
ICC brochure summarizes Church teaching and position; provides information about the death penalty; presents the Catechism text regarding death penalty and provides resources for further study.
The Death Penalty No Justice No Healing No Closure
USCCB statement calling for an end to the use of the death penalty
A Culture of Life and the Penalty of Death
Education
Educational Dilemma in Indiana
ICC statement on education reform
A Tradition of Concern for All
Environment
ICC statement on the environment
Care for the Earth
USCCB website includes compilation of Church teaching on environmental justice and climate change and other educational resources for parishes.
Faithful Stewards of God's Creation
Health Care
What does the Catholic Church Say About Health Care
Some Frequently Asked Questions
What Does the Stupak Amendment Really Do?
Catholic Social Teaching and Health Care
To learn about Catholic teaching on health care in more detail, read the full statement by the United States Catholic Bishops, A Framework for Comprehensive Health Care Reform
More background information on healthcare reform and abortion
A Framework for Comprehensive Health Care Reform
More background information on healthcare reform and abortion
Immigration
Indiana Bishops' Pastoral on Immigration
I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me: Meeting Christ in New Neighbors
English version
Spanish version
The Institute for Latino Studies at the University of Notre Dame film
Dying to Live: A Migrant's Journey
USCCB - questions and answers about marriage and same sex unions
Between Man and Woman
Web Site Offers Resources For Couples Of All Faiths
For Your Marriage
Political Responsibility
USCCB - some questions regarding participation of Catholics in political life
Role in Politics - Doctrinal Notes
United States Catholic Conference of Bishops - statement on politicial responsibility
Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
Guidelines for Pastors & Parishes on Lobbying & Electioneering
Difference Between Issues Advocacy and Partisan Politics
Why Become Involved Politically
Radio
Catholic Radio 97.1 FM (Indianapolis) -- Faith in Action podcast
Stem Cell
On Embryonic Stem Cell Research - A Statement of the United States Catholic Bishops Conference
Talking Points on the Bishops' Statement on Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Statistics
Catholic Statistics for the State of Indiana
Crime/Criminal JusticeU.S. Catholic Bishops - statement on a Catholic perspective on crime and criminal justice
Responsibility, Rehabilitation, and Restoration
Healing and support for everyone affected by the criminal justice system
Restore Justice
Death Penalty
ICC brochure summarizes Church teaching and position; provides information about the death penalty; presents the Catechism text regarding death penalty and provides resources for further study.
The Death Penalty No Justice No Healing No Closure
USCCB statement calling for an end to the use of the death penalty
A Culture of Life and the Penalty of Death
Education
Educational Dilemma in Indiana
ICC statement on education reform
A Tradition of Concern for All
Environment
ICC statement on the environment
Care for the Earth
USCCB website includes compilation of Church teaching on environmental justice and climate change and other educational resources for parishes.
Faithful Stewards of God's Creation
Health Care
What does the Catholic Church Say About Health Care
Some Frequently Asked Questions
What Does the Stupak Amendment Really Do?
Catholic Social Teaching and Health Care
To learn about Catholic teaching on health care in more detail, read the full statement by the United States Catholic Bishops, A Framework for Comprehensive Health Care Reform
More background information on healthcare reform and abortion
USCCB Health Care Reform Web Site
(August 2009) The
A Catholic Guide to Health Care Directives and the Indiana Catholic Health Care Directive
This document provides information regarding types of health care directives, their purpose and a recommended directive for Catholics. It also includes guidance for persons faced with end of life decisions.
USCCB statements
A Framework for Comprehensive Health Care Reform
More background information on healthcare reform and abortion
Immigration
Indiana Bishops' Pastoral on Immigration
I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me: Meeting Christ in New Neighbors
English version
Spanish version
The Institute for Latino Studies at the University of Notre Dame film
Dying to Live: A Migrant's Journey
Between Man and Woman
Web Site Offers Resources For Couples Of All Faiths
For Your Marriage
Political Responsibility
USCCB - some questions regarding participation of Catholics in political life
Role in Politics - Doctrinal Notes
United States Catholic Conference of Bishops - statement on politicial responsibility
Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
Guidelines for Pastors & Parishes on Lobbying & Electioneering
Difference Between Issues Advocacy and Partisan Politics
Why Become Involved Politically
Radio
Catholic Radio 97.1 FM (Indianapolis) -- Faith in Action podcast
Stem Cell
On Embryonic Stem Cell Research - A Statement of the United States Catholic Bishops Conference
Talking Points on the Bishops' Statement on Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Statistics
Catholic Statistics for the State of Indiana
Vatican
Caritas in Veritate
Text of Caritas in Veritate (Vatican Web site)
Caritas in Veritate