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URGENT ACTION ALERTS:
New Threat to Conscience
Take ACTION Now! |
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On August 1, the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services (HHS) issued an "interim
final rule" that will require virtually all
private health plans to include coverage for
all FDA-approved prescription
contraceptives, sterilization procedures,
and related "patient education and
counseling for all women with reproductive
capacity." These are listed among
"preventive services for women" that all
health plans will have to include without
co-pays or other cost-sharing -- regardless
of whether the insurer, the employer or
other plan sponsor, or even the woman
herself objects to such coverage.
Concerned Americans have until
September 30
(just two days left!) to send their comments
to HHS.
Take Action #1:
-Write
to HHS opposing their
recent preventive services mandate.
Take Action #2
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Write to Congress supporting the Respect
for Rights of Conscience Act (HR-1179).
For more information click
here.
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NEW Pro-Live Video
Released Today! |
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The Secretariat of Pro-Life
Activities has produced two new video
resources. The first video is being released
today
here! and
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Video
features processional of National
Prayer Vigil for Life |
combines images from the procession of the
Opening Mass of the
National Prayer Vigil for Life in
January with powerful and engaging quotes
from Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, the Principal
Celebrant, and Blessed Pope John Paul II.
The second video will be released in this
newsletter in October and features
Archbishop Joseph Naumann and other bishops
opening the March for Life Rally in
prayer. Both videos evidence the
unwavering commitment of Catholic bishops to
the pro-life cause and the great diversity
within the Catholic pro-life movement.
It is hoped that these videos will
inspire others to
pray and
work for renewed respect for
every human life.
Please help spread the videos through
e-mail, blogs, newsletters and social media.
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Respect Life Program
Featured Article
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This
month's featured article is the
Program flyer |
October 2 is Respect Life Sunday! To
get ready, please read up on this year's
theme. I'll highlight a different
2011-2012
Respect Life Program article here each
month. This month's article is the program
flyer, which introduces this year's theme
that God created us to love and to find true
satisfaction in Him and not in earthly
things.
The USCCB Secretariat of
Pro-Life Activities publishes a program
packet each year to call attention to
numerous human life issues.This year's
Respect Life Program takes you back to the
basics. Eight pamphlets discuss the main
attacks on human life and dignity. The
packets also include a liturgy guide, clip
art, bulletin inserts and more information
for your parish or organization. Spread the
Gospel of Life by ordering packets or packet
items separately.
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NEW Statement on Life |
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 WASHINGTON-In
a statement to mark Respect Life Month,
October 2011, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of
Galveston-Houston addressed multiple direct
threats to human life as well as threats to
religious liberty and conscience rights.
Echoing Pope Benedict XVI, he invited
Catholics to "pray and reflect on how each
of us might renew our commitment and witness
to 'respecting, promoting and teaching the
transcendent nature of the human person.'"
Full Statement |
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Prayer Corner |
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Prayer for Protection
of Conscience Rights
in Health Care
Father, in Jesus our Lord, we praise
and thank you for your most precious gift of
human life and for forming us in your divine
image. Keep us, the dwelling place of your
most Holy Spirit, ever healthy in body and
soul. . . .
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JOIN People of Life
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People
of Life is the
pro-life action campaign
of the United States Conference of Catholic
Bishops. Our mission is to promote respect
and legal protection for all human life,
from conception to natural death.
Become a member, e-mail
People of Life
or visit
here.
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