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 Information for Parishes and Parishioners

The WCC works on behalf of the bishops of Wisconsin with fellow Catholics, Church institutions, other advocacy organizations, and lawmakers to affirm and promote laws that serve human dignity and the common good.

The WCC’s advocacy is guided by Church teaching and its publications also serve as educational resources and advocacy tools for those who want to learn more about an issue or enhance their advocacy efforts. Further the WCC provides parish resources to encourage and guide faithful citizenship and political engagement.

Church Teaching

Learn the Church’s teaching and how it applies to public policy in Wisconsin

Bishops Statements

Abuse and Misconduct Reporting

Wisconsin’s Catholic bishops urge the reporting of abuse, neglect, or misconduct to law enforcement or appropriate civil authorities and appropriate Church personnel.

How to Report Abuse and Misconduct

Request a Speaker

Would your parish or Catholic organization like to learn more about what’s happening at the Capitol, Catholic Social Teaching, Faithful Citizenship, or the Catholic Church’s position on a public policy issue? Contact us at office@wisconsincatholic.org with proposed event information including topic, format, and location.

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Advocacy Resources

For those interested in getting involved with the legislative process, the WCC offers the following resources.

Resources from the bishops to help Catholics reflect on faithful citizenship through Catholic social teaching. Click here to learn more »

The WCC’s Advocacy Network is one of the best ways to stay up-to-date on notable issues and policy developments of interest to Catholics. Receive special legislative email alerts and the biweekly Capitol Update for information on upcoming hearings, newly introduced legislation, legislative activity, and WCC advocacy. Click here to subscribe today.

The WCC’s Public Policy Positions and Session Priorities reflect the themes of Catholic social teaching and their current corresponding priorities as set forth by the bishops of Wisconsin, in concert with the U.S. bishops.

To find out who your legislators are, go to the Wisconsin State Legislature’s home page and enter your address under Who Are My Legislators. You can also find the full list of Wisconsin legislators in the Senate and Assembly directories.

After each bill is introduced, it is sent to a legislative committee and needs to receive a hearing and be voted on by committee members before the bill can be sent to the floor. Here is a guide from the Wisconsin Legislature on the fundamentals of the Wisconsin legislative process. Check out upcoming committee hearings (click month to see more) and the full list of committees and their members.

Find out when the Legislature plans to be in session. Floor periods indicate when voting may take place on bills on the floor of the Assembly and Senate.

You can also follow state government by tuning in to WisconsinEye, the independent, nonpartisan news service that provides uncut video coverage of state government proceedings.

Health Care and End of Life Planning

Talking about and facing end of life planning can be difficult. Now and at the Hour of Our Death, a pastoral letter from the Catholic Bishops of Wisconsin, helps foster conversations and answer questions related to end of life decision-making utilizing the Church’s teaching. The WCC has also developed legal forms to assist in end of life planning.

End of Life Resources