CCG Summit Gathers CA Leaders
Momentum for Action Building
Stand with Children,
An Expression of the New Evangelization
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Feburary , 2012 -- Stand with Children statewide leaders gathered recently at the 4th Annual CCG Leadership Summit in San Francisco to kick off the campaign to reposition marriage in public dialogue. The campaign focuses on the marriage crisis and the need to develop legislation, curricula, and public support to encourage people to marry before having children. Both Archbishop Niederauer and Bishop Cordileone were on hand to provide support and encouragement to the CCG leadership team.
Seattle Archbishop Testifies Against
State's Attempt to Redefine Marriage
OLYMPIA, WA, JANUARY 25, 2012 -- A Washington state bill that would recognize same-sex “marriage” poses a “grave challenge” to the common good, Archbishop of Seattle J. Peter Sartain warned.
LA Archbishop Calls on Catholics
Oppose HHS Mandate
LOS ANGELES, CA, January 25, 2012 -- Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles urged lay Catholics to defend the faith after the Department of Health and Human Services refused to reverse a contraception mandate set to take effect in Aug. 2013.
U.S. Bishops Vow to Fight HHS Edict
Unconscionable to Force Citizens to
Buy Contraceptives Against Their Will
Matter of Freedom of Conscience,
Freedom of Religion
WASHINGTON, DC, January 20, 2012—The Catholic bishops of the United States called “literally unconscionable” a decision by the Obama Administration to continue to demand that sterilization, abortifacients and contraception be included in virtually all health plans. Today's announcement means that this mandate and its very narrow exemption will not change at all; instead there will only be a delay in enforcement against some employers.
Walk for Life West Coast: A Unifying Event
SAN FRANCISCO, January 13, 2012 -- San Francisco’s 8th Annual Walk for Life West Coast on Jan. 21 should be the largest yet. It has certainly attracted the largest number of Catholic bishops ever.
Guidelines for Celebrating Year of Faith Revealed
VATICAN CITY, January 5, 2012 -- The Vatican issued guidelines Jan. 5 for how the Church at all levels should celebrate the Year of Faith, which starts in October 2012.
San Diego Leaders Share their Story
From Hesitant Observers to Front Line Leaders
"Being Strong Catholic Not Enough"
SAN FRANCISCO, December 30, 2011 -- Amy and Jon Vance, CCG leaders in San Diego, share their story of how they became involved in the marriage movement. Like many of us, they were reluctant at first to speak on the issue. Now they are in the front lines, working with media, and leading others throughout their community. They share their story with us.
Hoye Forces Application of "Bubble" Law
To Abortion Workers
OAKLAND, CA, December 20, 2011-- The case involving Pastor Walter Hoye’s right to Free Speech was back in court last week for a determination of proper remedy after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal’s July ruling that Oakland’s enforcement of its “bubble zone” ordinance “is a constitutionally invalid, content-based regulation of speech.” The hearing resulted in an order requiring Oakland to follow a policy containing no exceptions or qualifications about who is covered by the ordinance.
US Religious Freedom Commission Reauthorized at Last Minute
WASHINGTON, DC, December 17, 2011 -- A U.S. federal commission that works to support religious freedom around the world was reauthorized Dec. 16 by Congress through 2018, just hours before it was scheduled to go out of existence.
Young People Give Pope Hope for 2012
VATICAN CITY, December 16, 2011 -- Pope Benedict XVI believes the various crises that afflicted society in 2011 can be met with hope in the coming year if parents introduce young people to Jesus and teach them Christian values.
Record Drop in US Marriages
Caused by Social Changes
WASHINGTON D.C., December 16, 2011-- The fact that the number of Americans getting married is at a record low is due to changes in society’s values, public policy decisions and economic factors, says sociologist Dr. W. Bradford Wilcox.
City of Oakland's Ordinance
Discriminates Against Pro-Life Pastor
Permanent Free Speech Injunction to be Sought
OAKLAND, CA, December 14, 2011-- On December 16, the Life Legal Defense Foundation will seek, on behalf of Pastor Walter Hoye, a permanent injunction against the City of Oakland for its inconsistent enforcement of an ordinance that forbids pro-lifers from communicating with women who are seeking abortions at abortion clinics.
Prop 8 Defense Lawyer Makes Strong Close
In 9th Circuit Conflict of Interest Argument
See Video
SAN FRANCISCO, December 9, 2011 -- The Prop 8 Legal Defense team went to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals again on Thursday to present arguments on two motions. The first hearing was to appeal the decision of Federal District Court Chief Judge David Ware to reverse the commitment of trial Judge Vaughn Walker that a video he made for his own use would never be made public. In the second hearing, Charles Cooper, on behalf of the voters of California, argued that Walker's decision must be set aside and a new trial granted because he did not disclose that he was in long-term committed same-sex relationship, the same circumstances as the plaintiffs seeking to overturn Prop 8. In other words, Walker was sitting in judgment of his own case, the defense team argued.
Papal Preacher:
Mary is the Star of Evangelization
VATICAN, December 9, 2011--Gathered with members of his household Friday morning in the Redemptoris mater Chapel of the Apostolic Palace, Pope Benedict XVI heard the second in a series of sermons dedicated to the theme of the New Evangelization.
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