USCCB: Urges HHS To Reach Amicable Resolution In Little Sisters Of The Poor Case

(September 9, 2016) WASHINGTON—On September 9, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) filed comments with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) objecting to mandated involvement in coverage of abortifacients, contraceptives, and sterilization, on pain of crushing … Continue reading →

Minnesota Legislative Candidate Questionnaire

(Download a PDF version) (Download a Microsoft Word version) ***Make sure to fill in the candidate’s name and your parish name IN THE INTRODUCTION*** Dear _____________________: I attend _________________ parish in your district. My faith provides me with the principles … Continue reading →

‘The Joy of Love’ and family policy

In his recently released exhortation, “Amoris Laetitia” (“The Joy of Love”), Pope Francis affirms the family as the foundational unit of society, the place where children are nurtured and formed in love and where spouses grow in self-giving. “The welfare … Continue reading →

News Release: USCCB Comments on Medicare’s Proposed Rule on Advance Care Planning

WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 4, 2015)—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) submitted comments on September 4 to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The comments relate to a Proposed Rule to incorporate … Continue reading →

Health Medicine Network: Free market ideology doesn’t work for health care

(by Wendell Potter) June 8, 2015 In my column last week I suggested that one of the reasons Americans tolerate paying so much more for health care than citizens of any other country — and getting less to show for … Continue reading →

Catholic Spirit: MCC ‘very proud’ of passage of prenatal diagnosis bill

(by Joe Towalski) May 22, 2015 Other legislation supported by Minnesota Catholic Conference didn’t fare as well during 2015 state legislative session Thanks to the work of the Minnesota Catholic Conference and a coalition of disability advocacy groups, expectant parents … Continue reading →

Letter to legislators regarding MinnesotaCare

April 20, 2015 (PDF Version) Dear Members of the House HHS Finance Committee: As you craft and vote on your final omnibus proposal for Health and Human Services funding, we understand that you face difficult choices, a scarcity of resources, … Continue reading →

News Release (USCCB): Cardinal O’Malley: Government Report Confirms Bishops’ Concern on Abortion Coverage

Investigative agency finds over a thousand health plans covering abortion on demand Promised “separation” of abortion funds from tax dollars not implemented Abortion-related abuses under Affordable Care Act require corrective action WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 16, 2014)—A new report from the … Continue reading →

Catholic Spirit: Why we need conscience rights in health care

(by Sarah Schaefer) July 2, 2013 The need for conscience protection in health care is rapidly increasing as the Obama administration mandates that most insurance plans cover so-called “preventive care” services, which include abortifacient drugs, contraception and sterilizations.

News Release (USCCB): Cardinal Urges Support for Health Care Conscience Rights Act

Choosing between religious integrity and participation in health care system unacceptable Religious freedom, conscience rights foundational to American society Conscience rights protections essential to Catholic ministries WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 11, 2013)—Cardinal Seán O’Malley of Boston, chairman of the U.S. Conference … Continue reading →

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