U.S. Bishops Call for 'Fortnight of Freedom'

April 18, 2012

U.S. Bishops propose 'Fortnight of Freedom'

Click here to read the satement on USCCB website

Click here for PDF version of statement

The Catholic bishops of the United States are speaking out clearly -- both individually and collectively -- against the unjust HHS mandate due to its infringement on conscience rights and religious liberty. Study the issue & then write to Congress urging support for the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act.

Resources on the contraception mandate and religious freedom issue:

Our Sunday Visitor Stories and Commentary
USCCB Conscience Protection Action Alert
MI National President's Letter to HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius
U.S. Bishops' two-page fact sheet (pdf) on the Health and Human Services regulation.
U.S. Bishops' point-by-point rebuttal of the White House's spin on the regulation.
Pope Benedict XVI: "The legitimate separation of Church and State cannot be taken to mean that the Church must be silent." Read entire speach


Cardinal Timothy Dolan on CBS This Morning talks about White House 'strangling' the Church. 05.22.2012

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