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HHS Proposal Falls Short In Meeting Church Concerns; Bishops Look Forward To Addressing Issues With Administration
Obispos esperan encontrar soluciones aceptables a las deficiencias Preocupación que a caridades de primer rango se les continúe dando estatus de segunda-clase Busca clarificación de plan de financiamiento confuso
WASHINGTON—The Feb. 1 Notice of Proposed Rule making from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) shows some movement by the Administration but falls short of addressing U.S. bishops' concerns...
Contact Your Legislators and Speak Out
Catholics in the Diocese of Fort Worth are urged to use the list below to contact their legislators and speak out against this unjust ruling.
Members of the Senate and Congress who represent the Fort Worth Diocese:
Contact - The White House
Senator - Ted Cruz
Senator - John Cornyn
District 6 - Congressman Joe Barton
District 12 - Congresswoman Kay Granger
District 13 - Congressman Mac Thornberry
District 17 - Congressman Bill Flores
District 19 - Congressman Randy Neugebauer
District 24 - Congressman Kenny Marchant
District 26 - Congressman Michael Burgess
District 31 - Congressman John Carter
Diocese of Fort Worth Religious Freedom Lawsuit
On Monday, May 21, 2012 Bishop Kevin W. Vann announced that the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth filed suit in Fort Worth federal court seeking to halt unprecedented attacks by various federal agencies on religious freedom.
Complete Press Release
Nota de prensa completa
Background on Religious Freedom Lawsuit
Trasfondo de la Demanda sobre la Libertad Religiosa
News Statements
Documents:
Little Sisters of the Poor regarding the HHS Mandate - July 18, 2012
The Church is committed to Universal Healthcare Coverage - May 24, 2012
Texas Bishops Endorse Lawsuits Defending Religious Freedom - May 22, 2012
Links:
Cardinal Dolan Applauds Church Agencies Challenging HHS Mandate - May 21, 2012
Bishops Issue Call To Action To Defend Religious Liberty - April 12, 2012
USCCB President, Cardinal Dolan, Sharply Criticizes HHS Mandate - February 13, 2012
Helpful Resources
Our First, Most Cherished Liberty
La primera y más preciada de nuestras libertades
Prayer Resources for Conscience Rights and Religious Freedom
Oraciones por los derechos de conciencia y la libertad religiosa
Religious Liberty Bulletin Insert
Boletin de Libertad Religiosa
Contacts:
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Pat Svacina |
Judy Russeau |