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March 15, 2017

New Mexico bishops concerned by Catholic legislators’ advocacy of euthanasia, abortion

New Mexico Bishops are discouraging the state's legislators to use their Catholic faith to publicly advocate for abortion and assisted suicide.

SANTA FE – New Mexico Bishops released a statement last week discouraging public advocacy from Catholic legislators for abortions and assisted suicide on behalf of their Catholic faith.

Published in International
August 23, 2016

New Mexico's bishops reject governor's plan to reinstate death penalty

New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez is seen in Los Alamos, N.M., in this 2011 file photo. New Mexico's Catholic bishops renounce her call to reinstate the death penalty.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Catholic bishops of New Mexico said they oppose Republican Gov. Susana Martinez's plan to reinstate the death penalty and called on the Legislature to reject it.

Published in International
August 5, 2015

After small explosion, New Mexico bishop urges 'increased vigilance' at parishes

Bishop Oscar Cantu of Las Cruces, N.M., gives the homily at a Feb. 9 Mass in Washington.

LAS CRUCES, N.M. - Bishop Oscar Cantu of Las Cruces has asked pastors, deacons and parish leaders in the diocese "to exercise increased vigilance in our parish surroundings and activities."

Published in International