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New Mexico Catholic Bishops Ask You to Call Your Legislators to
VOTE AGAINST NM House Bill 166
Permitting Biomedical Research on Human Embryonic Stem Cells
Call 505.986.4300 – VOTE NO

The New Mexico Conference of Catholic Bishops (NMCCB) continues to vigorously defend the consistent ethic of life and opposes the proposed 2010 legislation to make embryonic stem cell research legal in NewMexico. The NMCCB asks for you to immediately contact the members of the State Judiciary Committee and your legislators to vote NO against House Bill 166, sponsored by Representative Al Park. House Bill 166 is scheduled for a hearing by the NM State Judiciary Committee soon. Contact information is as well as more reasons to vote "no" can be found here.
Call 505.986.4300 – VOTE NO!

Sanctity of Life Awareness & Unity Day
One of Many Events: Pro Life Mass - 12:00 Noon
Cathedral Bascilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe, NM

The Archdiocese of Santa Fe, Diocese of Gallup, and Diocese of Las Cruces will prayerfully mark the 37th Anniversary of the Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade legalizing abortion with the Sanctity of Life Awareness and Unity Day on Friday, January 22, 2009.

The day will begin with a pro-life educational conference at Cathedral School auditorium located east of the parking lot behind the Cathedral Basilica. Several speakers will address Catholic Social Teaching, local issues facing our state and current legislative advocacy efforts.

Immediately following the noon Mass at the Cathedral Basilica, New Mexico’s three bishops: Most Rev. Michael J. Sheehan, Archbishop of Santa Fe; Most Rev. Ricardo Ramirez, CSB, Bishop of the Diocese of Las Cruces; and Most Rev. James S. Wall, Bishop of the Diocese of Gallup will lead aprocession from the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi to the State Capitol culminating in a rally at 2:00 p.m. and visits with State legislators.

According to the United States Conference of Catholic… More>

On March 16, 2009, the Holy Father announced that the Church will celebrate a special year for priests beginning on Friday, June 19, 2009 and ending June 19, 2010. The year also coincides with and commemorates the 150th anniversary of the death of St. Jean Vianney, Cure of Ars, "a true example of a pastor at the service of Christ's flock."

Prayers for Year for Priests

Pope Announces Special Year Of Priests

Statement by Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan
The Impact of H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) on Liturgical Practices

By now I’m sure you have heard the concern about the H1N1 Flu (swine flu) spreading throughout the United States and the many deaths which it has caused in Mexico. I have been in discussion with several bishops and priests. Given the potential danger, it is important that the Church take sensible precautions to insure the safety of its
parishioners. Thus In attempts to prevent the further spread of the H1N1 flu, I have instructed our parishes and missions to follow these procedures… More>

Announcements & Statements

Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan's Red Mass Homily More>
Yes, Catholics do go to Confession! English | Spanish
Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan's Statement on Stem Cell Research More>
Archdiocese of Santa Fe Pastoral Plan .... English I Spanish
Policy for Political Campaign Activities More>

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