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Catholic Public Policy
Commission of Tennessee
The Tennessee Catholic Public Policy Commission was founded in 1983
as the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Tennessee. The
CPPC serves in this capacity so that the Catholic Church's position
on public policy matters may be presented with one voice to the executive,
legislative and judicial branches of state government.
Tennessee Catholic Public Policy Commission public policy staff assists
the bishops of the three Roman Catholic Dioceses in the State of Tennessee
by giving witness to Gospel values in public affairs. Under the direction
of the CPPC Board of Directors, the CPPC will: |
- Take positions
on public policies and programs affecting the common good of all
Tennessee citizens and the interests of Catholics.
- Speak for
the Roman Catholic Church in Tennessee before all branches of
state government and before groups concerned with social policy.
- Identify
needs in areas of morality, health, welfare, education, religious
freedom, human and civil rights, and determine ways to meet those
needs.
- Foster public
understanding of the Church's teaching on social issues.
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Church has a unique role in the political life of society. While confusion
and controversy often surround the participation of religious groups
in public life, it is clear that major issues have moral dimensions
and religious values have significant public consequences. Spirituality
and politics are distinct, but they are not separable. The Catholic
community brings to the public debate its rich tradition of service
to the poor, education of the young, and care for the sick in its
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The Catholic Public Policy Commission consists of clergy and lay members from throughout the state. It serves as a forum for the three Tennessee dioceses to represent the Catholic perspective in public policy issues. The Catholic Public Policy Commission is chaired by the three Bishops of Tennessee's dioceses:
- The Most Reverend J.Terry Steib, S.V.D., of the Diocese of Memphis
- The
Most Reverend David R. Choby of the Diocese of Nashville
The Catholic Public Policy Commission invites you to support our efforts to safeguard the dignity of all people. We challenge all people to become involved in and informed of the public policy process and to join in the dialogue to help shape a better and more compassionate state for all Tennesseans.
Click here for Bishop Kurtz’s departure press release information.
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Co-Chairs |
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Most Rev. Terry Steib, SVD, D.D.
Diocese of Memphis
5825 Shelby Oaks Dr.
Memphis, TN 38134
www.cdom.org |
Rev. Al Humbrecht
Diocesan Administrator
805 Northshore Dr.
Knoxville, TN 37919
www.dioceseofknoxville.org |
Most Rev. David R. Choby
Diocese of Nashville
2400 Twenty-First Ave., South
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 383-6393
www.dioceseofnashville.com |
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Members |
Diocese
of Knoxville
Rev. Msgr. Xavier Mankel
V.G. Eileen Widmer
Leo Brown
Rev. Ragan Schriver
Lt. Col. Paul Simoneau
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Diocese
of Memphis
Rev. Msgr. Peter Buchignani
Alma Abuelouf
Dr. Mary C. McDonald
Eileen Hivner
J. Martin Regan |
Diocese
of Nashville
William Sinclair
Very Rev. David R. Perkin
V.G. Pat Nolan
Dr. Therese Williams
Dr. Laura Clark
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Commission
Staff
Executive Director
Jennifer Murphy
Director of Public Policy
Michael Murphy
Administrative Assistant
Kathleen Murphy
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