Catholic Lobby Day - April 22, 2008

The tenth annual Catholic Lobby Day will be held this year on Tuesday, April 22 at the State Capitol in Sacramento.

Catholic Lobby Day is a gathering of Catholics across California who come together at the Capitol to raise their voices on behalf of those who are poor, vulnerable, or voiceless. The day includes a Mass at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, a March to the Capitol, Rally, and visits to legislators.

Bus transportation from the Diocese will be offered. Lunch will be provided along will all materials as well as an extensive pre-briefing and advocacy training on either Wednesday, April 16 at the Diocese or Thursday, April 17 at St. Clare Lower Church. Both sessions will be from 7-9 pm. Cost including lunch and transportation is $30. A limited number of scholarships will be offered.

This year, we will be joined by high school students and teachers from Archbishop Mitty High School.

Online registration is available at www.dsj.org/register/lobbyday. Deadline for registration is April 15.