Washington State Catholic Conference

2008 WSCC Legislative Priorities

For Catholics, public virtue is as important as private virtue in building up the common good.  In the Catholic tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue; participation in the political process is a moral obligation.  --Faithful Citizenship, USCCB

Building on scripture and Catholic social teaching, the WSCC has identified the following legislative priorities for the 2008 session of the Washington State Legislature.

2008 Supplemental Budget 

Catholic Schools

Children and Families

Criminal Justice

Economic Justice

Environment

Health Care

Housing

Life Issues

Long Term Care

Marriage

2007-2009 WSCC Legislative Priorities Brochure