Opposition to CHEER Act Amendment to SF 1458 (S1458A62)

Jason Adkins (PDF version) April 28, 2015 UNCONSTITUTIONAL: The federal rule on which the CHEER Act is based has been held to insufficiently protect the conscience rights and religious liberty of those who object to providing the mandated drugs and services. … Continue reading →

The Defense of Marriage and the Right of Religious Freedom: Reaffirming a Shared Witness

An Open Letter from Religious Leaders to All in Positions of Public Service (PDF Version) Released April 23, 2015 Dear Friends: At this significant time in our nation’s history with the institution of marriage before the United States Supreme Court, … Continue reading →

News Release (USCCB): Faith Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Marriage and Religious Liberty

WASHINGTON D.C. (April 23, 2015)—A few days before the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments on the rights of states to define marriage as the union of one man and one woman, more than 30 religious leaders representing diverse faith … Continue reading →

Catholic Spirit: Washing our hands of religious liberty

(by Jason Adkins) April 9, 2015 The debate over the Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act has brought us clarity. If you have wondered to what extent some advocates for “tolerance” will “tolerate” genuine pluralism of opinion about the nature of … Continue reading →

News Release (USCCB): USCCB General Counsel Submits Comments on Latest Version of HHS Contraceptive Mandate

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 8, 2014)—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) submitted comments October 8 to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and two other federal agencies on the Obama administration’s latest version of “Rules on Coverage … Continue reading →

Catholic Spirit: Building Babylon’s good without bending to its gods

(by Jason Adkins) September 24, 2014 The finest book of the late Richard John Neuhaus (though not his most well-known) is “American Babylon,” published posthumously in 2009. The book helpfully guides the reader through the challenges of living as an … Continue reading →

News Release (USCCB): Archbishop Kurtz to President Obama: Plight of Religious Minorities in Iraq Requires Increased Support

USCCB President thanks Obama for aid, protection already provided Repeats call of Pope Francis for international community to help Notes U.S. dioceses have set aside August 17 as day of prayer for Iraq WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 14, 2014)—Archbishop Joseph E. … Continue reading →

News Release (USCCB): Bishop Pates Asks Bishops, Parishes to Offer Special Prayer on August 17 for Peace in Iraq

WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 7, 2014)—The chairman of the Committee of International Justice and Peace of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) asked the U.S. bishops to invite the people of their dioceses to pray for peace in Iraq on … Continue reading →

News Release (USCCB): USCCB Chairmen Strongly Endorse the Inclusion Act

Religious liberty is for all Americans, including child welfare providers Inclusion Act remedies unjust discrimination Parental choice among adoption agencies needs to be protected WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 31, 2014)–Three chairmen of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gave their … Continue reading →

News Release (USCCB): ‘More Respect for Religious Freedom’ Needed After Failed Senate Vote to Curtail It

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 16, 2014)—Today the U.S. Senate voted against considering S. 2578, a bill empowering the federal government to override the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and other federal conscience laws when it mandates including any “item or service” in … Continue reading →

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