Texas Catholic Advocacy Day is right around the corner on March 26 in Austin. This is a chance to join the Texas bishops and thousands of Catholics for a day at our State Capitol, visiting legislators and promoting faithful citizenship. This biennial rally is hosted by the Texas bishops to promote the Church's values of life, justice, charity, and religious freedom to members of the Texas Legislature.
Why advocate? Well, for a couple of reasons:
• Our baptismal call is to follow and bear witness to Christ in all we do.
• Participation in the political process is a moral obligation. Therefore, on Advocacy Day participants are invited to visit the State Capitol and meet with legislative staff to discuss the Texas bishops’ legislative concerns regarding issues that affect the lives and dignity of the people of Texas.
How do you get there? • You can drive yourself or gather a group of folks from your parish and carpool to the State Capitol.
• There is a bus leaving Holy Redeemer in Odessa, stopping in Midland, Big Spring (if needed) and San Angelo before continuing on to Austin. There is no cost to ride the bus, but you must reserve a seat by calling the Office of Diaconal Ministry at 325-651-7500 before March 15.