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Readings and Psalms for February
HHS Rule Opposed: Violates Rights of Conscience & Religious Freedom
U.S. Bishops sharply criticize the decision by the Obama administration in which it “ordered almost every employer and insurer in the country to provide sterilization and contraceptives, including some abortion-inducing drugs, in their health plans.” [MORE]
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Video message on this issue.
USCCB concerns regarding the HHS rule related to mandated insurance for contraceptive services
Catholic Relief Services' statement on HHS rule:
Catholic Charities USA's statement on HHS rule:
Catholic Health Association statement on HHS rule
PARISHIONERS URGED TO SUPPORT THE RESPECT FOR THE RIGHTS OF CONSCIENCE ACT
Komen Reverses Decision to Cut Planned Parenthood [MORE]
Ohio Bishops' July 2011 comments regarding Komen for the Cure
Catholic Conference of Ohio Releases informational Guides regarding the Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship
Summary Guide for Catholic School Administrators
Catholic Conference of Ohio Page on Catholic Education
Joe D’Ambrosio was wrongfully convicted of the 1989 murder of Anthony Klann in Cleveland. Cuyahoga County prosecutors withheld 10 pieces of evidence that would have exonerated D’Ambrosio at his trial and implicated another suspect in the crime. [MORE]
Catholic Conference of Ohio Testimony in support of HB 242
U.S. Congress
January 27, 2012
Write to Congress Now
SUPPORT THE RESPECT FOR THE RIGHTS OF CONSCIENCE ACT
Never before has federal law forced citizens to purchase what violates their deeply held beliefs and ethical convictions. But now the Administration is forcing us to act as if pregnancy were a disease to be prevented at all costs. For many Americans that means choosing between violating our consciences and forgoing health care -- literally an unconscionable dilemma.
Our country's longstanding laws protecting conscience rights must now apply fully to the implementation of health care reform. For that we need more than rule-making, we need a law.
The bishops are urging Congress to support the "Respect for Rights of Conscience Act" in light of the new HHS rule and the "unprecedented threat to religious freedom" it poses.
Please join your voice with theirs and with the many organizations -- Catholic and non-Catholic -- who are fighting for religious liberty and conscience rights.
Click here to send an e-mail to Congress
2012
Michael Webb, Clermont County, is scheduled for execution on February 22, 2012 for the death of his son, Michael Patrick Webb.
Mark Wayne Wiles, Portage County, is scheduled for execution on April 18, 2012 for the death of Mark Klima.
Abdul Hamin Awkal, Cuyahoga County, is scheduled for execution on June 6, 2012 for the deaths of Latife Awkal and Mahmoud Abdul-Aziz.
John J. Eley, Mahoning County, is scheduled for execution on July 26, 2012 for the death of Ihsan Aydah.
Donald L. Palmer, Belmont County, is scheduled for execution on September 20, 2012 for the deaths of Charles Sponhaltz and Steven Vargo.
Brett X. Hartman, Summit County, is rescheduled for execution on November 13, 2012 for the death of Winda Snipes.
2013
Ronald Ray Post, Lorain County, is scheduled for execution on January 16, 2013 for the death of Helen Vantz.
Frederick Treesh, Lake County, is scheduled for execution on March 6, 2013 for the death of Henry Dupree.
Steven T. Smith, Richland County, is scheduled for execution on May 1, 2013 for the death of Autumn Carter.
Billy Slagle, Cuyahoga County, is rescheduled for execution on August 7, 2013 for the death of Mari Anne Pope.
Harry Mitts Jr., Cuyahoga County, is scheduled for execution on September 25, 2013 for the deaths of John Bryan and police sergeant Dennis Glivar.
Ronald R. Phillip, Summit county, is scheduled for execution on November 14, 2013 for the death of Sheila Marie Evans.
2014
Dennis McGuire, Preble County, is scheduled for execution on January 16, 2014 for the death of Joy Stewart.
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