Regular visitors have read a lot about the way the HHS mandate impacts religious employers, like Catholic charities, hospitals and colleges. But what about small business owners who have religious objections to the mandate that says they must pay for contraception, sterilization and a
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports, “The right of church-related organizations to keep a clear conscience trumps the federal government’s desire to improve access to contraceptives, a federal judge ruled Thursday in a preliminary decision that could set the tone in a legal figh
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued a “Special Message” at the conclusion of their fall General Assembly, November 13, in Baltimore. USCCB regulations regarding statements and publications define a Special Message as a statement, only issued at general me
The government claims that the Little Sisters of the Poor aren’t religious enough for a religious exemption from the HHS mandate. Watch this video about their important ministry then send a message in support of religious liberty by clicking here.
Freedom of conscience and religious liberty are at the heart of who we are as Americans. Now, these rights are under attack, and it is time for YOU to add your voice to thousands of others who are speaking out in support of the fundamental liberties. A bill in Congress to stop the rel
From the USCCB- Cardinal Dolan reaffirms commitment to oppose mandate, protect conscience Notes Church groups among first to provide health care in the nation Decries three-tiered approach: freedom for churches, less for ministries, nothing for faithful CLICK HERE TO SEND A MESSAGE IN
Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty, Russell D. Moore, Ph.D., president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, and a wide varie
For 50 years, the Pennsylvania Catholic Health Association (PCHA) has defended conscience rights for individuals and Catholic health care institutions. Among PCHA’s achievements are its contribution to the passage of the Pennsylvania Religious Freedom Protection Act and prevention of
The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference and the Pennsylvania Catholic Health Association have submitted official comments to HHS in opposition to the proposed rule to force Catholic employers to violate their conscience. Sr. Clare Christi Schiefer, O.S.F., president of PCHA, writes, R
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