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.
Advocacy Resources
For those interested in getting involved with the legislative process, the WCC offers the following resources.
Anti-Human Trafficking Toolkit
The Wisconsin Region of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious has produced a Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking toolkit for parishes to raise awareness about the epidemic of human trafficking.
Church Unemployment Pay Program
The Church Unemployment Pay Program (CUPP) was developed to assist Wisconsin parishes, schools, and other church employers by providing church-funded unemployment coverage for lay employees in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and the Dioceses of La Crosse, Madison, and Superior.
Faithful Citizenship & Election Guidelines
Faithful Citizenship is the mindful consideration of public policy and voting issues through the lens of the Church’s teaching. The WCC has prepared resources to help Catholics reflect on faithful citizenship and provides Guidelines for Church Involvement in Electoral Politics.
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.
Immigration Resources
Learn more about the Catholic Church’s teaching on immigration, along with statements and resources from the bishops of Wisconsin and the United States.
Report Abuse and Misconduct
Wisconsin’s Catholic bishops urge the reporting of abuse, neglect, or misconduct to law enforcement or appropriate civil authorities and appropriate Church personnel.
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.