Madison Changes Church Reopening Rules After Catholic Bishop Threatens Lawsuit
Bishop Hying noted that in this time of “deep division,” it is especially important for the Church to be free to “provide solace and comfort for all.”
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Madison Diocese Says it Will Sue Over Religious Restrictions
Madison Bishop Donald Hying said Wednesday that the Church had an urgent mission to serve the community, one the reopening plan was preventing.
Supreme Court Discusses Religious Freedom, Protection for the Little Sisters of the Poor
The case began in 2011 when religious groups, including the Little Sisters, objected to the Obama administration’s contraceptive mandate
Little Sisters Make Call for Justice to Supreme Court
“For nearly a decade, we have been in a battle for the soul of our ministry,” said Sister Loraine Marie Maguire, Mother Provincial of the Little Sisters of the Poor, in a telephonic press conference after the arguments.
Virtual Rally, Rosary to Pray for Little Sisters of the Poor Supreme Court Hearing Today
The Conference of Major Superiors of Women, along with Becket, the nonprofit law firm representing the Little Sisters of the Poor, are organizing the rally and rosary, which will be livestreamed at 8:45 a.m. EDT Wednesday morning on Becket’s Facebook page.
EWTN Wins Lawsuit Over HHS Contraception Mandate
Under the terms of the settlement, EWTN will not be required to provide contraception, sterilization or abortifacients through its employee health-care plan.
Catholic Foster-Care Services Appeal Philadelphia Ruling
The city announced that it would cease all foster-care placements through Catholic Social Services due to Church teaching on marriage. Supporters say religious providers offer needed service.
