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U.S. Bishops Issue Call To Action To Defend Religious Liberty

Posted on 12 April 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From the website of the USCCB:
April 12, 2012

Urge strong lay involvement
Outline threats to First Freedom at all levels of government and abroad
Call upon dioceses to pursue religious liberty fortnight, June 21-July 4 [Mark your calendars.  Get things going.]

WASHINGTON—The U.S. bishops … Continue reading →

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Religious Liberty

Posted on 1 April 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

1 April… and I’m not foolin’.
Pres. Obama isn’t foolin’.
The US bishops are NOT foolin’ either.

Biretta tip: Sword of Peter!
 
 

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Card. Dolan interviewed by Bill O’Reilly

Posted on 29 March 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Last night His Eminence Timothy Card. Dolan was on with Bill O’Reilly on FNC.  O’Reilly actually let him get a word in.
This is the first part of the interview. I understand that the rest of it will be posted elsewhere. … Continue reading →

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Tips for Lent from a bishop

Posted on 23 February 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Now that we are one whole day into Lent, I bring your attention to something posted on the USCCB blog by His Excellency Most Rev. David Ricken, Bishop of Green Bay and chairman of the Committee on Evangelization.
Remember that whole … Continue reading →

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All 180 diocesan US bishops have issued a statement about Pres. Obama’s attack.

Posted on 16 February 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The young papist, Peters Fils, has been tracking the response of the US Bishops to Pres. Obama’s attack on the 1st Amendment and, specifically, on the Catholic Church.
He has good news.
All 180 diocesan bishops have issued a statement concern Pres. … Continue reading →

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USCCB: “Seis cosas más que todos debemos saber sobre el mandato del departamento de salud y servicios humanos (HHS)”

Posted on 16 February 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From the USCCB Blog, the Spanish language version of what they have previously posted in English.
1. La disposición que ha creado tanto alboroto no ha cambiado para nada las cosas, sino que todo ha terminado como estaba. [...]
2. La disposición … Continue reading →

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More things to know about the HHS Mandate

Posted on 14 February 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The USCCB had posted six things people should know about Pres. Obama’s HHS mandate, HERE.  Again at the blog of the USCCB, you will find an entry:
Six More Things Everyone Should Know About the HHS Mandate
1. The rule … Continue reading →

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If Pres. Obama can tell the Church what to cover, he can tell the Press what to cover

Posted on 13 February 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

What’s next?
Pres. Obama has attacked the 1st Amendment. He is trying to tell the Church what it must do in a matter of conscience based on natural law, reason, and doctrine.
The first clause of the 1st Amendment concerns freedom of … Continue reading →

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USCCB strong statement about Pres. Obama’s imposed “Plan B” pill

Posted on 10 February 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The USCCB have issued their statement.
“The only complete solution to this religious liberty problem is for HHS to rescind the mandate of these objectionable services.”
My emphases and comments:
Bishops Renew Call To Legislative Action On Religious Liberty
February 10, 2012
Regulatory changes limited and … Continue reading →

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USCCB initial reaction to Pres. Obama’s bitter “Plan B” pill

Posted on 10 February 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From the site of the USCCB:
Bishops Studying Initial White House Movement On Religious Liberty
February 10, 2012
New opportunity to dialogue with executive branch
Too soon to tell whether and how much improvement on core concerns
Commitment to religious liberty for all means legislation … Continue reading →

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