The Nebraska Catholic Conference promotes public understanding of the Church's teachings and concerns about morality, justice, health, welfare, education, and human rights. The Nebraska Catholic Conference is also active on public-policy issues at the federal level. From this foundation, the Nebraska Catholic Conference addresses a range of concerns, including the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death. I came that you might have life and have it to the full. Economic Justice Scripture teaches that God has special concern for the poor and vulnerable.
All persons have a right to participate in the economic life of society.
The Nebraska Catholic Conference, challenged to promote a fundamental option for the poor, is an advocate for economic policies and conditions which uphold the dignity and value of each person. The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, therefore He has anointed me. He has sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor. All persons are entitled to participate in society in a manner which acknowledges and respects their dignity as members of the human community. The Nebraska Catholic Conference represents a tradition which opposes oppression, exploitation, discrimination, and disrespect.