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By NYS Catholic ConferenceReligion & Spirituality
Capitol Compass episodes
- #47 | A Dangerous Precedent: Why Physician-Assisted Suicide Must Be Vetoed
In episode 47, Gillian chats with Kristen Curran, director of government relations for the Conference. They discuss the implications of physician-assisted suicide passing in the legislature, arguments for a veto and what’s next.
Urge Governor Hochul to VETO Physician-Assisted Suicide Bill: https://bit.ly/veto-pas
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In episode 46, Gillian chats with Jessica Rodgers from the Patients' Rights Action Fund (PRAF). They discuss state-sanctioned suicide in the United States and the dangers of its legalization.
Contact your NYS Senator and tell them you oppose this dangerous bill: https://www.nyscatholic.org/action-center
Learn more about why we oppose state-sanctioned suicide: https://www.nyscatholic.org/resources/end-life/assisted-suicide
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In episode 45, Gillian chats with Bishop Michael Fisher of the Diocese of Buffalo. They discuss the 2025 Jubilee Year and its significance to the Catholic Church both globally and locally.
Learn more about the Jubilee Year in NYS: https://www.nyscatholic.org/resources/2025-jubilee
*This episode was recorded during Holy Week, before the death of Pope Francis
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In episode 44, Gillian chats with Father Matt Duclos from the Diocese of Albany. They discuss Catholic safeguarding initiatives and the Hope & Healing Committee in the Diocese of Albany.
Learn more about the Hope and Healing in the Diocese of Albany: https://www.rcda.org/hopeandhealing
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In episode 43, Gillian chats with David Spicer, attorney for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), and Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen of the Archdiocese of New York. They discuss foreign-born religious workers visas and the impact foreign-born priests have on our communities.
Read the WSJ Article Mentioned: https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-catholic-churchs-immigration-crisis-new-york-set-to-lose-priests-visa-bureaucracy-5e12e727
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In episode 42, Gillian sits down with Dennis Poust, Executive Director of the New York State Catholic Conference. They discuss key pieces of New York State legislation the Conference is focusing on this session, as well as important federal developments affecting the Catholic Church.
Learn more about ECCA: https://www.nyscatholic.org/posts/statement-educational-choice-children-act-ecca
Read our statement on the proposed expansion of the Child Tax Credit: https://www.nyscatholic.org/posts/nys-catholic-conference-statement-governor-hochuls-proposed-expansion-child-tax-credit---
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In episode 41, Gillian chats with Holly Grant from the Coalition to Protect Kids-NY. They discuss what Proposal 1 is, why parents should be concerned about it, and why a State Constitutional amendment is such a big deal.
Read the Bishops Statement on Proposal One: https://www.nyscatholic.org/posts/proposal-1-wolf-sheeps-clothing
Learn more about the Coalition to Protect Kids-NY: https://www.protectkidsny.com/
Board of Elections Abstract and Complete Language for Proposal One Constitutional Amendment: https://elections.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2024/08/amended-proposal-one-certification-2024_1.pdf
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In episode 40, Gillian chats with Father Kevin Creagh, C.M., vice president for mission integration at Catholic Health. They discuss what differentiates Catholic Health from secular medical institutions and their advocacy work.
Learn more about Catholic Health: https://www.catholichealthli.org/
2024 End of Session Round-Up: https://www.nyscatholic.org/posts/2024-end-session-round
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In episode 39, Gillian chats with Max Rodriguez, manager of government affairs for the Center for Disability Rights. They discuss the dangers of physician assisted suicide legislation and why everyone should be concerned about it.
Learn more about the Center for Disability Rights: https://cdrnys.org/
Contact your State Senate and Assembly representatives that you oppose this dangerous and deadly practice: https://www.votervoice.net/NYSCATHOLIC/campaigns/110455/respondSign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to 50457.
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In episode 38, Gillian chats with Shannon Kelly, executive director of Catholic Charities for Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties. They discuss the opioid epidemic and the different treatment and prevention programs offered by Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties.
Learn more about Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan and Ulster: https://www.cccsos.org/Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to 50457.
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Capitol Compass is the official podcast of the New York State Catholic Conference. On the show we dive into public policy debates in Albany and Washington, D.C., of concern to the Church, as well…
as subjects related to Catholic social teaching. New episodes air every other Wednesday.