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A Unified Voice for All New York State Catholics
The New York State Catholic Conference represents the Bishops of the state in working with government to shape laws and policies that pursue social justice, respect for life and the common good. We provide a unified voice for the eight dioceses of the state to speak on such issues as education, marriage, health care, poverty, abortion, euthanasia, social services, criminal justice and the environment. We apply the principles of Catholic social teaching to critical issues of the day and encourage citizen involvement in the legislative process.
U.S. Bishops vow to fight birth control mandate
'Literally Unconscionable'
Cardinal-designate Dolan, speaking as USCCB president, blasted an Obama Administration mandate that sterilization, abortifacients and contraception be included in virtually all health plans. 'Click here for details.
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Legislative Agenda
Legislative Agenda
Every year, the Bishops of New York State outline their legislative priorities for the coming year. Click here to read the entire Legislative Agenda for 2012, as it currently stands and as approved by the New York State Bishops.
End of Life Booklet
End of Life Booklet
In an era of rapid medical advances, an aging population and myriad ethical questions surrounding the end of life, the NYS Bishops are offering a guide.
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"My own view is clear. I stand with the Catholic Bishops and all religious organizations in their strenuous objection to this liberty- and conscience-stifling regulation." -- Mitt Romney, weighing in on the HHS contraception mandate on Catholic employers.
President Obama versus religious liberty | Mitt Romney | Columnists | Washington Examiner
The Obama administration is at it again. They are now using Obamacare to impose a secular vision on Americans who believe that they should not have their religious freedom taken away.
Posted: 15:40 2012-02-03 ⋅ Comment
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On this Feast of St. Blaise, if your church isn't doing a blessing of throats, the Book of Blessings expressly permits laymen and women to do so. Here's how.
OSV Daily Take Blog: DIY throat blessings
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Posted: 12:51 2012-02-03 ⋅ Comment
New York State Catholic Conference
Sadly, the Susan G. Komen Foundation already has caved to pressure from the pro-abortion community and has restored its policy of funding Planned Parenthood.
Statement from Susan G. Komen Board of Directors and Founder and CEO Nancy G. Brinker
We want to apologize to the American public for recent decisions that cast doubt upon our commitment to our mission of saving women’s lives. The events of [...]
Posted: 10:36 2012-02-03 ⋅ Comment
New York State Catholic Conference
Our Communications Director, Dennis Poust, will be a guest on Everyday Faith Live! this morning on Telecare - The Best in Catholic Television! ® at 10:30 a.m. to discuss the Obama administration's contraception mandate.
Posted: 9:06 2012-02-03 ⋅ Comment
