Recent Updates
2025-26 Public Policy Positions & Session Priorities
The WCC’s 2025 Public Policy Positions reflect the themes of Catholic social teaching and their corresponding positions as set forth by the bishops of Wisconsin, in concert with the U.S. bishops. The 2025-26 Session Priorities highlight the nonpartisan priorities for the session, whether passed through the budget or separate legislation.
Faithful Citizenship
Faithful Citizenship is the mindful consideration of public policy and voting issues through the lens of the Church’s teaching. It is also a call to action to become involved with legislative policy and to exercise the right to vote, so as to protect human life, uphold human dignity, and promote the common good.
“The earth is our common home and all of us are brothers and sisters. If indeed ‘the just ordering of society and of the state is a central responsibility of politics,’ the Church ‘cannot and must not remain on the sidelines in the fight for justice.’”
— Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium #183
The Catholic Presence in Wisconsin
Resources & Guides
The WCC offers decision makers studied positions on legislation and other matters related to the interests and teachings of the Catholic Church. Through policy statements, testimony, and other resources, the WCC informs Catholics statewide and serves to promote dignity, preserve justice, and advance the common good. Listed here are the most commonly requested resources for parishes and policymakers.
Take Action
As faithful Catholics, staying up to date on public policy issues and getting involved in the political process can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Join the WCC’s Advocacy Network to receive action alerts and the biweekly Capitol Update for information on legislative activity and WCC advocacy. Acting together, we can make a real difference!