Advocacy Day 2013 slated for April 9 at state capitol

A delegation from the Diocese of Corpus Christi will go to Austin on April 9 to take part in Catholic Faith in Action Advocacy Day. Approximately 2,500 Catholics from across the state, including some 300 from the Diocese of Corpus Christi, will descend upon Austin to meet and speak to the state senators and legislators who represent them.

All 12 Texas bishops, including Bishop Wm. Michael Mulvey are scheduled to attend.
Hosted by the Texas Catholic Conference, the voice for bishops in the state, Advocacy Day provides an opportunity for Catholics to promote the Church’s values of Life, Justice, Charity and Religious Freedom to the 83rd Texas Legislature.

The day will start with prayers in the House and Senate, followed by a rally on the south steps of the capitol. Diocesan coordinators throughout the state continue to organize and prepare for the big day.

“We hope that everyone can join the Texas bishops and the 2,000 plus Catholics from across the state, who have already committed to attending the rally,” Deacon Stephen Nolte, Advocacy Day Coordinator for the Diocese of Corpus Christi said.
For more information contact Deacon Nolte at (361) 882-6191.