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USCCB Chairmen Applaud Introduction Of The ‘Marriage And Religious Freedom Act’

From the USCCB –  Non-discrimination Act would protect religious liberties Those who affirm that marriage is one man and one woman need protection Chairmen urge support for the Act WASHINGTON—Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Ca
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September 23, 2013
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Catholic, HR 3133, marriage, Religious Liberty, USCCB

Fight to Protect Rights of Conscience and Religious Liberty!

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
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September 19, 2013
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freedom of conscience, HHS Mandate, Pennsylvania Catholic, Religious Liberty

Cardinal Dolan reaffirms commitment to oppose mandate, protect conscience

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
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September 17, 2013
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Cardinal Dolan, catholic pennsylvania, Final Rule, HHS Mandate, Religious Liberty, USCCB

Discrimination Against Catholic Adoption Services

From the USCCB. Local Catholic Charities agencies around the country have long provided adoption and foster care services to the neediest children. Catholic Charities agencies often take on the most difficult placements, including older, abused children and children with disabilities
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September 13, 2013
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adoption, adoption services, Catholic, Catholic Charities, Pennsylvania, Religious Liberty, USCCB

Cardinal Dolan: Latest HHS Rule Being Studied

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ 110-page ruling on its  health 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 expressed gratitude  for the five-mon
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June 28, 2013
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On the Battle Lines for Conscience Protection

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
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June 25, 2013
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Catholic health care, Catholic healthcare, conscience protection, healthcare, HHS, HHS Mandate, PCHA, PCHA 50th Anniversary, Religious Liberty

Fortnight for Freedom in Pennsylvania

The U.S. bishops have called for a Fortnight for Freedom, a two-week period of prayer and action, to address many current challenges to religious liberty, including the August 1, 2013, deadline for religious organizations to comply with the HHS contraceptive mandate, Supreme Court rul
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June 11, 2013
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Past and Present Pro-Life Legislation in Pennsylvania

Pro-life advocacy is a priority for PCC staff in each legislative session. The 2013-2014 session is no different, with staff and advocates working to keep taxpayer funded abortions out of the federal health care exchanges to be set up in Pennsylvania. Advocates, including you, can eas
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May 01, 2013
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USCCB Says Administration Mandate Violates First Amendment Freedoms Of Religious Organizations And Others

WASHINGTON— The general counsel of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops states that the current proposed revisions of the Obama Administration’s contraceptive mandate are “an unprecedented …violation of religious liberty by the federal government” and must be changed. SEND A MESSAG
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March 22, 2013
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Archbishop Lori Welcomes Introduction Of “Health Care Conscience Rights Act”

From the USCCB – On March 4, 2013, Rep. Diane Black (R-TN) and 50 other House members introduced H.R. 940, the Health Care Conscience Rights Act of 2013. Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the USCCB’s Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty, welcomed its i
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March 08, 2013
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