The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is forcing Catholics to violate their consciences and abandon religious principles with its new health care mandate. The Church and Catholic agencies have been given one year to comply with the mandate or face heavy penalties. Keep in touch with what is happening in our special section: stlouisreview.com/conscience
The Archdiocese of St. Louis and Catholic Charities of St. Louis join more than 40 others across the nation in filing lawsuits against the federal government to stop the HHS health care mandate.
Archbishop Robert J. Carlson will ordain five men to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of St. Louis at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 26, at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, Lindell Boulevard and Newstead Avenue in the Central West End. They are Rev. Mr. Donald Anstoetter, Rev. Mr. Fadi Auro, Rev. Mr. William Dotson, Rev. Mr. Brian Fallon and Rev. Mr. Daniel Shaughnessy.
Local campaign will be at the parish level, include resources
Missouri legislature passes religious liberty bill that takes aim at federal law on health insurance.
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WASHINGTON -- Although the Obama administration's proposed "accommodation" for religious employers to the mandate that contraceptives and sterilization be included in most health plans "may create an appearance of moderation and compromise," it does not change the administration's fundamental position, attorneys for the U.S. bishops said in comments filed May 15.
"We are convinced that no public good is served by this unprecedented nationwide mandate, and that forcing individual and...
“The Archdiocese of St. Louis is profoundly disappointed that President Barack Obama has given his support to same-sex marriage,” said Archbishop Robert J. Carlson, in a statement released May 10.
Obama announced his support for same-sex marriage May 9, a day before a political fundraiser in Hollywood.
“The bodies of men and women are made for each other. The union of the two has the potential to produce life — this is a sign of God’s plan for marriage,” Archbishop Carlson’s...
With just three hours left in the 2012 session of the Missouri General Assembly, legislators passed a bill upholding religious liberties and protecting rights of conscience for the citizens of Missouri.
Sen. John Lamping, R-Clayton, sponsored SB 749, which passed by supermajorities in both chambers. Twenty-eight out of 34 senators and 105 out of 163 state representatives voted for the bill. The Missouri Catholic Conference will now turn its attention to urging Gov. Nixon to sign the...
ROME — For the first time, the Pontifical North American College took home the champion's title in the Clericus Cup soccer series.
To the cheers of superheroes and other fans in the stands, the NAC Martyrs beat last year's champions, the Pontifical Gregorian University, 3-0, in the final playoff May 12.
St. Louis seminarian Christopher Seiler is a starter on the team. He previously played for the Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's soccer team while he was attending Cardinal Glennon...
PHILADELPHIA -- Tina Kent credits the Girl Scouts for teaching her skills in leadership, conflict resolution and critical thinking and for giving her an appreciation for the outdoors and opportunities to travel.Kent became a Brownie at age 8 in her native Vermillion, S.D., and remained a Scout until she was a teenager in Waco, Texas.
Now a wife and mother of five, Kent lives in the Diocese of Harrisburg, Pa., and is a Girl Scout troop leader in York, Pa., where her troop meets at St....
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