Texas Catholic Conference supports improvement of air, land, and water quality

Health and Human Services The Texas Catholic Conference (TCC) is the association of the 15 Roman Catholic dioceses of the State of Texas, and is the Official Public Policy Voice of the Catholic Bishops of Texas. Andrew Rivas, Executive Director  Jennifer... More

Health and Human Services The Texas Catholic Conference (TCC) is the association of the 15 Roman Catholic dioceses of the State of Texas, and is the Official Public Policy Voice of the Catholic Bishops of Texas. Andrew Rivas, Executive Director  Jennifer Carr Allmon, Associate Director  Margaret McGettrick, Education Director 1600 N. Congress Ave. Suite B  Austin, TX 78701  PO Box 13285  Austin, TX 78711  (512) 339-9882  FAX (512) 339-8670  www. TXcatholic. org Environmental Impacts on Poor & Unborn The Texas Catholic Conference supports protection and improvement of air, land, and water quality, especially as they impact poor communities and the unborn. The Church has long called us to care for one another and to respect and care for God’s creation. Beginning with Genesis, we are reminded that the earth is God s gift to all creatures. We are also reminded of the special responsibility which humans have to safeguard and enhance the created world. Safeguarding creation re Less