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 Dolan: Latest HHS Rule Being Studied, Time Extension Appreciated

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 28, 2013)—The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ 110-page ruling on itshealth care mandate requires time for analysis, said Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Cardinal Dolan also … Continue reading →

Religious Liberty powerpoint presentation

2013 Fortnight speech

National Catholic Register: Register Radio – Saints and Witnesses for Fortnight for Freedom

(by Jeanette DeMelo) June 24, 2013 Register Radio this week was all about the Fortnight for Freedom. The first guest was Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki of the diocese of Springfield, Ill. He described the significance of the timing of the 14 … Continue reading →

Catholic Spirit: Religious Liberty: Protecting conduct rooted in conviction

(by Jason Adkins) June 19, 2013 Pope Francis recently said that religious liberty is talked about more than it is proactively protected. And he is right. Religious liberty is increasingly given lip service, but in practice it keeps shrinking.

Catholic Spirit: Area clergy gather for pilot program on religious freedom

(by Barb Ernster) June 4, 2013 A select group of clergy from nine dioceses in the province encompassing Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota gathered for the first Freedom Academy, hosted by the Minnesota Catholic Conference, June 2 and 3 … Continue reading →

Parish Ideas for Celebrating Fortnight for Freedom

The Bishops of the United States have called all the faithful to celebrate a Fortnight for Freedom from June 21 to July 4, 2013. This 14-day period will be in celebration of the many rights we enjoy as American citizens … Continue reading →

14-Day Study Guide on Dignitatis Humanae

These reflections and readings from the Vatican II document Declaration on Religious Liberty (Dignitatis Humanae) are intended for daily use during the Fortnight for Freedom, a national campaign designated by the U.S. Catholic bishops for teaching and witness in support … Continue reading →

CNA/EWTN News: Minnesota Redefines Marriage Despite Religious-Freedom Warnings

(by Adelaide Mena) ST. PAUL, Minn. (May 15, 2013)— The state of Minnesota has redefined marriage to include same-sex couples, despite concerns over social well-being and religious liberty raised by Catholics and other faith leaders. A statement from the Minnesota … Continue reading →

Catholic Spirit: What does the HHS mandate really mean for Catholics?

(by Susan Klemond) Catholics who work at for-profit companies might not feel morally challenged by the fact that abortifacients, elective sterilization and contraceptives are now 100 percent covered under their health plans because they’re not obligated to use them. But … Continue reading →

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