Religious Liberty

Franciscan University's Outgoing President Talks About His 13-Year Tenure

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:34:00 GMT

Franciscan University of Steubenville's outgoing President Fr. Terence Henry spoke about his 13-year tenure as president, highlighting his pro-life work.

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CUA President Argues Against Commencement Scandals

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:02:00 GMT

In a new article in Touchstone Magazine, Catholic University of America President John Garvey works out the arguments against Catholic commencement speakers and honorees who oppose Catholic teachings on key moral issues like abortion.

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Religious Liberty Defenders Seek Legislative Fix for HHS Mandate

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:55:00 GMT

NCHLA has launched a campaign urging those concerned with the Health and Human Services’ contraceptive mandate to ask their legislators to insert language similar to the Health Care Conscience Rights Act (H.R. 940) in the next ‘must-pass’ bill.

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HHS Mandate Comment Period Ends Without a Public Response from Notre Dame

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:01:00 GMT

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CBN News Profiles Ave Maria University's Decision to Defy HHS Mandate

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:46:00 GMT

CBN News recently featured a story on Ave Maria University's decision to continue to defy the federal government's HHS mandate.

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Catholic Colleges Tell Obama Administration: HHS Mandate Continues to Violate Religious Freedom

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:23:00 GMT

"Despite assurances from the Administration to the contrary, this mandate would still insist that every employee at Catholic universities and colleges be enrolled in an insurance regiment that includes abortion causing drugs," said Monsignor Stuart Swetland.

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Newman Society Urges Immediate Member Action on HHS Mandate

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:09:00 GMT

The Cardinal Newman Society is urging its members and others to submit comments and protest this dangerous violation of religious freedom.

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Judge Dismisses Ave Maria University HHS Lawsuit

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:45:00 GMT

A U.S. District Court judge dismissed Ave Maria University's lawsuit against the HHS mandate.

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Franciscan University Vows to Appeal HHS Lawsuit Denial

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:11:00 GMT

Franciscan University of Steubenville has vowed to appeal a federal judge's decision denying the University's lawsuit against the HHS contraceptive mandate.

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Bishop Condemns Catholic Insurance Agency for Complying with HHS Mandate

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:59:00 GMT

Bishop Paul Swain, of the Diocese of Sioux Falls, SD has condemned Avera Health Plan for complying with the HHS mandate. He wonders whether any Catholic health care can survive.

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