Description: The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB) is the nonpartisan public policy voice of the Catholic bishops in Florida. Established to serve as a liaison between the Catholic Church’s seven Florida (arch)dioceses and state and federal government, the FCCB analyzes the moral dimensions of public policy, proclaims the sanctity of life and human dignity, and mobilizes Catholics to participate in public life. Type: Non-profit religious institution / state bishops' conference (ecclesiastical conference) Policies: Advocacy on issues grounded in Catholic social teaching, including pro-life and end-of-life policies, religious liberty and conscience protections, immigration and refugee policy, criminal justice reform (including opposition to the death penalty), healthcare access and conscience rights, support for Catholic education and parochial schools, poverty alleviation, housing, and family/marriage issues. Funding: Primarily funded by contributions from Florida dioceses, parish and diocesan assessments, and private donations supporting the bishops' public policy work and advocacy programs. Affiliates: Affiliated with the seven Florida (arch)dioceses and related agencies (Archdiocese of Miami; Dioceses of Orlando, St. Petersburg, Palm Beach, Venice, Pensacola-Tallahassee, and St. Augustine), the Florida Catholic Conference, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), Catholic Charities of Florida; notable bishops include Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski and the bishops serving the Florida dioceses.
