Post Archive
February 2012
Archdiocese of Cincinnati Prays for Religious Liberty
February 16, 2012 The Archdiocese of Cincinnati calls parishes, schools and institutions to a time of prayer for religious liberty as church bells ring at noon on Ash Wednesday, February 22. A suggested prayer is provided below. May the toll of bells unite us in prayer for religious freedom for …
USCCB llamado a la acción contra el mandato del HHS
VOLANTE PARA BOLETINES Mandato general de HHS se queda igual, viola los derechos de conciencia y la libertad religiosa Congreso tiene que actuar para arreglar el problema El 20 de enero de 2011, el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos (HHS, sigla en inglés) reafirmó una regulación …
USCCB Call to action against HHS mandate (English)
Sweeping HHS Mandate Stands, Violating Conscience Rights and Religious Liberty Congress Must Act to Fix the Problem On January 20, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reaffirmed a rule that virtually all private health care plans must cover sterilization, abortifacients, and contraception. The exemption provided for …
Forum at St. Cecilia Parish addresses HHS mandate
February 16, 2012 By Mike Dyer A very attentive and passionate audience heard and participated in a six-member forum and panel discussion opposing the U.S. federal government health mandate during a two-hour event at St. Cecilia Parish in Oakley Feb. 15.
A letter from Archbishop Schnurr: response to Obama’s mandate ‘accommodation’
February 13, 2012 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Despite the so-called “accommodation” announced by President Obama on Friday, the mandates from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding insurance coverage for abortion-inducing drugs, sterilization, and contraception still do not adequately and clearly protect the freedom of conscience …