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The Catholic Conference of Ohio is the official representative of the Catholic Church in public matters affecting the Church and the general welfare of the citizens of Ohio.
Readings and Psalms for September
Governor Strickland commutes Kevin Keith's death sentence to life without parole.[More]
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Labor Day Statement: A New Social Contract For Today's New Things
With millions unemployed and U.S. workers experiencing tragedies such as mining deaths in West Virginia and the oil rig explosion and subsequent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Americans “must seek to protect the life and dignity of each worker in a renewed and robust economy."
OCEA Call for Programs
The Ohio Catholic Education Association is seeking presenters for the October 2011 convention. [More]
Ohio High Risk Health Insurance Pool
Enrollment for Ohio’s high risk pool started on August 1st. The federal health care reform law called for the creation of temporary health insurance programs for individuals with pre-existing conditions. These high risk pools will last until 2014, when full federal reforms take effect. Ohio has designated Medical Mutual of Ohio as the entity to administer the program.
Applications are available at http://www.ohiohighriskpool.com/ or by phone at 1-877-730-1117. Hard copy application packets will also be available at the One-Stop and Benefit Bank sites throughout the state.
Medical Mutual will offer plans with deductibles of $1,500 or $2,500. Coverage summaries and rate sheets for both plans, along with additional information about the program, are also available at http:// www.ohiohighriskpool.com/
Ohio is expected to receive approximately $152 million to operate this high risk pool until 2014. It is estimated that this will provide funding to cover approximately 5,500 individuals, while about five times that many are eligible. For this reason, applications will be taken on a first come, first served basis.
Changes in Ohio Bingo Laws
Several changes have been made in Ohio’s law governing charitable gaming. These changes become effective on September 10, 2010. [More]
Important legislation is pending that needs your attention
Ohio General Assembly
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Statehouse (800) 282-0253
U.S. Congress
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the Middle East, The Congo, Immigration Reform, and Global Hunger.
Kevin Keith was scheduled for execution on September 15, 2010 for the deaths of Marichell Chatman, Marchae Chatman and Linda Chatman from Bucyrus Ohio.
Keith's Attorneys Respond to Parole Board: Supplement to the Board August 20, 2010
Parole Board Rules unanimously against clemency August 19, 2010
Catholic Conference of Ohio letter to Governor Strickland seeking clemency
Innocence claims regarding Kevin Keith
Michael Benge is scheduled for execution on October 6, 2010 for the death of Judith Gabbard from Hamilton Ohio.
Sidney Cornwell is scheduled for execution on November 16, 2010 for the death of Jessica Lynn Ballew from Mahoning County.
Frank Spisak, Jr. is scheduled for execution on February 17, 2011 for the deaths of Rev. Horace Rickerson, Brian Warford, and Timothy Sheenan from Cuyahoga County.
Johnnie Baston is scheduled for execution on March 10, 2011 for the death of Chong Hoon Mah from Lucas County
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CATHOLIC TEACHING OPPOSING THE DEATH PENALTY
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U.S. Catholic Bishops' Campaign to End the Use of the Death Penalty. CLICK HERE
U.S. Catholic Bishops' Immigration Reform Campaign. CLICK HERE
National Committee for a Human Life Amendment End Roe Campaign. CLICK HERE
Catholic Campaign Against U.S. Poverty. CLICK HERE
Catholic Charities USA: Poverty in America: A Threat to the Common Good. CLICK HERE
Catholic Campaign Against Global Poverty. CLICK HERE
Campus Website to Promote Catholic Social Teaching, Life and Dignity:
Transforming Our World: Our Catholic Faith in Action
Our general mailbox is mail@ohiocathconf.org. To reach a staff person, all addresses are first-initial-last-name@ohiocathconf.org. See the Contact Us page for a full staff directory.
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