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| People of Life E-Newsletter | July 2011
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Dear James,
Greetings
in Christ! I'm excited to share the July edition of the People of Life
e-newsletter with you. Read for information on pro-life issues, news,
people, events and the bishops' ongoing efforts to work toward increased
respect for human life. Pass along by using the blue "forward this
e-mail to my friend" link at the bottom.
Sincerely, |
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Bishops Urged Congress to Support
Conscience Act
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WASHINGTON- The U.S. Bishops urged Congress to support the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act in response to a proposal from
the Institute of Medicine (IOM) that private health plans be required
to cover all FDA-approved contraceptives under the Patient Protection
and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).
In a July 22 letter, Cardinal DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, chairman
of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the USCCB, said the
legislation, introduced by Reps. Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) and Dan Boren
(D-OK), would prevent any new mandates under health care reform from
being used to disregard Americans' freedom of conscience. . . . more.
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New Assisted Suicide Resources | |
We just released new fact sheets on assisted suicide. Check out these and other resources on "To Live Each Day with Dignity," the bishops new statement on assisted suicide.
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About People of Life - JOIN US!
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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, visit here.
Send us the name and mailing address of anyone
you know who might like to support the mission of the
U.S. Catholic Bishops in spreading the
Gospel of Life
"We are a People of Life because God, in his unconditional love, has given us the Gospel of Life, and we are called to act accordingly." - Pope John Paul II, The Gospel of Life
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Meet the Intern
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Angela
Solis arrived at the Bishop's Pro-Life Secretariat in early June,
working on special projects and tracking news. Angela views her time
with us as a teaching and encouraging experience. "I am grateful to be
part of the work done here. We bring God's message of unconditional love
for the dignity of every human life to those hurt and confused by
threats to life in society." She returns this fall as a senior to
Davidson College. As a Political Science major, she plans to combine her
faith and passion for the family with her interest in law and politics.
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Prayer Corner
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Prayer for Protection of Conscience Rights
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. Jesus, Divine Healer, pour your grace upon all . . . more.
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Upcoming Events
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- August 15: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- September 8: The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Save the Date! Oct. 2, Respect Life Sunday Jan. 22-23, 2012, National Prayer Vigil for Life |
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