USCCB - Pro-Life Activities

Press Releases

U.S. Bishops Call on Parishes to Help Stop Abortion Funding in Health Care Reform
January 11, 2010
Bishops Call Senate Health Care Reform Bill ‘Deficient,’ Essential Changes Needed Before Moving Forward
December 22, 2009
Health Reform Bill Needs More Work Despite New Language on Abortion, Say Catholic Bishops
December 19, 2009
‘Abortion Compromise’ Does Not Address Core Problem in Senate Health Bill, Says Cardinal DiNardo, Bishops’ Pro-Life Chair
December 18, 2009
Bishops Want Health Care Reform Aligned with Current Abortion Funding Laws; Urge Support for Menendez Amendment to Waive Waiting Period for Legal Immigrants
December 15, 2009
Bishops Deeply Disappointed by Senate Vote to Table Nelson-Hatch-Casey Amendment
December 9, 2009
U.S. Bishops Urge Senators to Support Nelson-Hatch-Casey Amendment on Health Care Reform; Urge Constituents to Back It
December 7, 2009
U.S. Bishops Voice Disappointment in Abortion-Funding Provisions in Senate Health Bill, Urge Better Care for Immigrants and Affordability
November 20, 2009
Bishops Approve Items on Marriage, Reproductive Technologies, Medically Assisted Nutrition And Hydration
November 18, 2009
Cardinal George Lauds House Action to Ban Federal Funds for Abortion; Promises Vigilance as Senate Pursues Health Care Reform Wary About Effect on Poor, Elderly
November 9, 2009
Bishops Urge Passage of Stupak-Ellsworth Anti-Abortion Amendment for Health Reform Bill
November 7, 2009
Bishops to House: Keep Abortion Funding Out Of Health Care Reform, Make Health Care Available To Vulnerable
November 6, 2009
U.S. Bishops: Current Health Care Bills Violate Essential Principles; Will Seek New Changes or Have to Oppose
October 8, 2009
Senate Committee Addresses Some Issues On Affordability, Fails To Correct Abortion Problems And Immigration Concerns, Say USCCB Officials
October 2, 2009
USCCB Pro-Life Committee Chairman Releases Statement for Respect Life Sunday
September 30, 2009
New Survey: Most Americans Want Health Care Reform, Oppose Abortion Coverage, Support Conscience Protection Laws
September 22, 2009
Abortion Provisions in House's Health Care Bill Unacceptable, Says Cardinal in Letter to House, August 11, 2009
Respect Life Program Packet for 2009-2010 Now Available August 10, 2009
Cardinal Rigali Urges House Committee to Support Pro-Life Amendments to Health Care Reform Bill
July 30, 2009
U.S. Bishops Urge Congress to Observe Respect for Life, Access for All in Health Care Legislation
July 21, 2009
Cardinal Rigali Criticizes Final NIH Guidelines for Destructive Stem Cell Research
July 7, 2009
Cardinal Rigali Protests Move to Fund Abortion in District of Columbia
June 30, 2009
U.S. Bishops Express Profound Regret about Shooting Death of Abortion Doctor
June 1, 2009
Cardinal George Praises President Obama’s Promise to Support Conscience Clauses, Seeks to Work With Administration on Goal
May 22, 2009
USCCB Submits Comments to NIH on Proposed Guidelines for Stem Cell Research
May 22, 2009
Cardinal Rigali Applauds Senate Re-Introduction of “Pregnant Women Support Act, Urges Passage”
May 15, 2009
Bishops Urge Catholics to Contact Congress and NIH: Oppose Destructive Stem Cell Research
May 6, 2009
Cardinal Rigali Praises House Re-Introduction of “Pregnant Women Support Act”
April 24, 2009
Pro-Life Spokeswoman Objects to FDA Approval of “Morning-After Pill” for Minors Without Prescription
April 23, 2009
Cardinal Rigali Criticizes Draft NIH Guidelines for Destructive Stem Cell Research
April 21, 2009
New Poll Shows Strong Support for Conscience Rights in Health Care
April 8, 2009
Bishop Murphy Says Conscience Protection Necessary to Protect Human Rights March 27, 2009
Doctor, Nurse, Medical Students Call for Conscience Protection on USCCB Web Site
March 18, 2009
Cardinal George Urges Catholics to Tell Administration: Keep Conscience Protections for Health Care Workers
March 16, 2009
Executive Order on Embryonic Stem Cells 'A Sad Victory of Politics over Science and Ethics,' Says Cardinal Rigali
March 9, 2009
Pro-Life E-Mail Campaign to Congress Expands National Postcard Campaign Effort
March 4, 2009
Bishops' Pro-Life Official "Gravely Concerned" Over Threat To HHS Conscience Protection Regulation
February 27, 2009
Cardinal Rigali to Congress: Keep Existing Pro-Life Laws
February 5, 2009
Massive Nationwide Postcard Campaign Underway
February 4, 2009
Gallup Poll: Most Americans Disapprove of Mexico City Policy Reversal
February 3, 2009
Pro-Life Expert Richard Doerflinger Among Winners of First-Ever "Life Prizes"
January 27, 2009
President Obama's Reversal of Mexico City Policy "Very Disappointing,"
Says Pro-Life Committee Chair
January 23, 2009
Bishops Urge New President to Keep Laws on Conscience Rights,
Foreign Aid for Abortion, Embryonic Stem Cell Research
January 19, 2009
National Prayer Vigil for Life Expected to Draw Thousands to National Shrine
January 15, 2009
Bishops Address Opportunities, Challenges for New President, Congress
January 15, 2009

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