"they call such evils peace"

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (9/1/19)

• Made for Love (USCCB, September 2019)

• Homeschooling? Every Home is a School (CatholicStand, 8/31/19)

• Legally Protected Serial Killers (Judie Brown, 8/30/19)

• A Priest Killed in Nigeria While on Mission of Peace (Zenit, 8/30/19)

• "In Nigeria, deadly violence linked to Fulani herdsmen is increasingly taking toll on Christians and their leaders in a conflict seen largely as a struggle for land resources. The assailants have advanced on villages, homes, farms, and churches, in some cases reportedly shouting 'Allahu Akbar.' This has created doubts among Church leaders and analysts as to whether this is indeed a conflict over resources and grazing lands, or whether there were religious motivations as well....With the seemingly endless killing, the notion that this is a mere farmer-herder conflict is gradually becoming unbelievable. Analysts say the attacks are premeditated and appear to be targeting Christian villages, homes, and churches" (Catholic World Report, 8/30/19)

• "Currently pending before the Supreme Court...is an appeal from a federal court ruling that Philadelphia city authorities were within their rights in barring Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia from making foster care placements because of its refusal to place children with same-sex couples....Sixty years ago American theologian Father John Courtney Murray, S.J., whose views on church and state were soon to influence the Second Vatican Council’s declaration on religious liberty, pointed to the dire consequences of the collapse of consensus on moral issues which he discerned already far advanced in the U.S." (Russell Shaw, 8/29/19) 

• Churches in Northern Ireland attacked almost every other day (Washington Examiner, 8/29/19)

• "Our history is littered with clerics going to jail for crimes of conscience or for things they simply didn’t do....if you believe something is wrong, regardless of what the rest of society thinks, you have to say so" (Catholic Herald, 8/29/19).

• 4,014 Babies Have Been Saved by Safe Haven Laws. Learn More...(NCHLA, 8/21/19 (email))

• "[There are] migratory flows that are drastically reducing the Christian presence in the West Bank" (Agenzia Fides, 6/12/2019)

National Concerns

• As per an 8/20/19 email from the Family Policy Alliance: "President Trump’s Department of Labor has proposed a new federal rule that would protect an important aspect of religious freedom.... While simply indicating your support of the proposed rule is just fine, you may wish to add additional comments...making your voice heard [Click here.] in support of religious freedom!"
• Submit Your Official Comment to Say: Pro-Life Health Workers Must Not Be Forced to Assist With Abortions (Susan B Anthony List)
• Oppose the Misleadingly named Do No Harm Act (cf, American Life League)
• Oppose the Misnamed Equality Act (Human Life Action)
• Support the Heartbeat Bill, HR 3985 (cf, LifeSite)
• Support the Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act (cf, USCCB)
• Born-Alive Legislation Deserves a Vote in the People's House (USCCB) 
• Contact your U.S. senators and representatives today and ask them to support the LIFT for Charities Act! (USCCB)
• Support the Equal Campus Access Act, HR3243/S1168 (USCCB)

Commonwealth of Pa

(Pa Catholic Conference Legislative Review and Voter Voice)

• Please Urge Your Senator and Representative to Co-Sponsor the "Heartbeat" Anti-Abortion Bill (Pa Catholic Conference) 
• Please contact your Rep, Senator, and the Governor to ask for a religious exemption for Catholic adoptions (Pa Catholic Conference)
• (See also the Pa Family Council link.)
• Call for Funding Increase for Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) (Pa Catholic Conference) 

The Garden State

• Support the NJ Born Alive Survivors Protection Act A5287/S3905 (NJRTL)
• Vote No on S4103/ A5802 (NJRTL)
• Vote No on A5508/ S3804 (NJ Catholicj Conf)
• Support the NJ Pain Capable Unborn child Protection Act, A 1686/S537 (http://protectviablebabies.com/take-action/)

On the right side of the home page, you will find links to email Church leadership about "Catholic" health care, Bucks country representation in DC, Bucks County representation in Harrisburg, Central NJ representation in DC and Central NJ in Trenton.

(from Wisdom 14)

Made for Love (USCCB, September 2019)

September 2019 September 2019  Continuing the U.S. Bishops' work of promoting and defending marriage. Visit our Website Congregation for Catholic Education Male and Female He Created Them': Towards a Path of Dialogue on the Question of Gender Theory in Education" The beginning of the June letter from the Vatican Congregation for Catholic Education has been added to the MUR collection of teaching resources on gender theory/ gender ideology. Please continue to use this resource and share it Made for Love Podcast Last month's Made for Love episodes were on family vacations, Catholic-style, and the gift of multiples! The Catholic Family on Vacation Catholic families are found all around the world getting some rest from the "workaday" world. Listen to a few stories from families on vacation. This episode features the Hadley family, Shemaiah Gonzalez, and David Spasia. What to Expect when You're Expecting Multiples Surprise! You aren't expecting one child; you're expecting two… no, three…! How do Catholic families adjust to taking care of multiples? This episode features Paul Gondreau of Providence College, Stefan and Valeri Syski and Matt and Jill Kerr (triplets!).  In September, Made for Love will discuss hospitality and families affected by incarceration. USCCB Action Center

All the USCCB's action alerts for legislative priorities are available at one website. There you can contact your representatives and make your voice heard. Check it out

USCCB Chairmen Applaud Proposed Regulations

Recently, the Administration offered proposed regulations that would prevent government discrimination against faith-based federal contractors. Three USCCB Chairmen issued the following statement:

"Faith-based groups should have the opportunity to compete on a level playing field as they seek to partner with the federal government to provide critical social services. These proposed rules protect religious liberty, a core constitutional right, by clarifying existing religious exemptions consistent with federal law and recent Supreme Court precedent. We are grateful to the Administration for taking this step, and we look forward to filing more detailed public comments with OFCCP."

This proposed regulation would protect religious entities from having to support same-sex marriage or gender ideology in order to participate in federal contracts. Members of the public – like you – should register their support with the agency here to strengthen its chances of success.

Legal/ Policy Updates

Leveling the Field – On August 7, the Dept. of Education announced it would investigate the complaint of three female high school athletes against Connecticut's policy that has allowed "transgender" males to dominate women's track.

Alaska – On August 9, the Downtown Soup Kitchen / Hope Center in Anchorage won a preliminary injunction against the city, allowing them to continue offering overnight accommodations to women without being forced to admit biological men or shut down.



Courts of Appeal – August 23 was a big day in the U.S. Courts of Appeals. The 6^th Circuit allowed former Kentucky county clerk, Kim Davis, who declined to personally issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, to be sued for her refusals. The 8^th Circuit gave a resounding victory to Christian videographers, however, holding that the First Amendment protects Carl and Angel Larsen from being forced by the State of Minnesota to make same-sex wedding videos. And the 9^th Circuit ruled against Idaho, requiring the state to provide "gender transition" surgery to, and relocate to a women's prison, a convicted sex offender. The state will appeal.

Virginia – On August 8, upon years of continuing litigation and a trip back from the Supreme Court, a federal court in Virginia ruled that "transgender" graduate Gavin Grimm had a legal right to use the Gloucester County Schools' restrooms of her choice. The school board will appeal.

Uruguay – Uruguay's referendum to repeal a national law that enshrines "transgender" legal status failed to garner enough support on August 4^thto advance to the next stage.

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News from the USCCB subcommittee for the promotion and defense of marriage

September 2019 September 2019  Continuing the U.S. Bishops' work of promoting and defending marriage. Visit our Website Congregation for Catholic Education Male and Female He Created Them': Towards a Path of Dialogue on the Question of Gender Theory in Education" The beginning of the June letter from the Vatican Congregation for Catholic Education has been added to the MUR collection of teaching resources on gender theory/ gender ideology. Please continue to use this resource and share it! Made for Love Podcast Last month's Made for Love episodes were on family vacations, Catholic-style, and the gift of multiples! The Catholic Family on Vacation Catholic families are found all around the world getting some rest from the "workaday" world. Listen to a few stories from families on vacation. This episode features the Hadley family, Shemaiah Gonzalez, and David Spasia. What to Expect when You're Expecting Multiples Surprise! You aren't expecting one child; you're expecting two… no, three…! How do Catholic families adjust to taking care of multiples? This episode features Paul Gondreau of Providence College, Stefan and Valeri Syski and Matt and Jill Kerr (triplets!).  In September, Made for Love will discuss hospitality and families affected by incarceration. USCCB Action Center All the USCCB's action alerts for legislative priorities are available at one website. There you can contact your representatives and make your voice heard. Check it out! USCCB Chairmen Applaud Proposed Regulations Recently, the Administration offered proposed regulations that would prevent government discrimination against faith-based federal contractors. Three USCCB Chairmen issued the following statement: "Faith-based groups should have the opportunity to compete on a level playing field as they seek to partner with the federal government to provide critical social services. These proposed rules protect religious liberty, a core constitutional right, by clarifying existing religious exemptions consistent with federal law and recent Supreme Court precedent. We are grateful to the Administration for taking this step, and we look forward to filing more detailed public comments with OFCCP." This proposed regulation would protect religious entities from having to support same-sex marriage or gender ideology in order to participate in federal contracts. Members of the public – like you – should register their support with the agency here to strengthen its chances of success. Legal/ Policy Updates Leveling the Field – On August 7, the Dept. of Education announced it would investigate the complaint of three female high school athletes against Connecticut's policy that has allowed "transgender" males to dominate women's track. Alaska – On August 9, the Downtown Soup Kitchen / Hope Center in Anchorage won a preliminary injunction against the city, allowing them to continue offering overnight accommodations to women without being forced to admit biological men or shut down.  Courts of Appeal – August 23 was a big day in the U.S. Courts of Appeals. The 6th Circuit allowed former Kentucky county clerk, Kim Davis, who declined to personally issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, to be sued for her refusals. The 8th Circuit gave a resounding victory to Christian videographers, however, holding that the First Amendment protects Carl and Angel Larsen from being forced by the State of Minnesota to make same-sex wedding videos. And the 9th Circuit ruled against Idaho, requiring the state to provide "gender transition" surgery to, and relocate to a women's prison, a convicted sex offender. The state will appeal. Virginia – On August 8, upon years of continuing litigation and a trip back from the Supreme Court, a federal court in Virginia ruled that "transgender" graduate Gavin Grimm had a legal right to use the Gloucester County Schools' restrooms of her choice. The school board will appeal. Uruguay – Uruguay's referendum to repeal a national law that enshrines "transgender" legal status failed to garner enough support on August 4th to advance to the next stage. Made for Love | USCCB | (202) 541-3000 | defenseofmarriage@usccb.org| www.marriageuniqueforareason.org STAY CONNECTED ‌ ‌ ‌

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"....the one who humbles himself will be exalted."

• The Facts about Planned Parenthood and Our Tax Dollars (Judie Brown, 8/23/19)

• Free to Serve (USCCB, 8/22/19) 

• 4,014 Babies Have Been Saved by Safe Haven Laws. Learn More...(NCHLA, 8/21/19 (email))

National Concerns

• As per an 8/20/19 email from the Family Policy Alliance: "President Trump’s Department of Labor has proposed a new federal rule that would protect an important aspect of religious freedom.... While simply indicating your support of the proposed rule is just fine, you may wish to add additional comments...making your voice heard [Click here.] in support of religious freedom!"
• Submit Your Official Comment to Say: Pro-Life Health Workers Must Not Be Forced to Assist With Abortions (Susan B Anthony List)
• Oppose the Misleadingly named Do No Harm Act (cf, American Life League)
• Oppose the Misnamed Equality Act (Human Life Action)
• Support the Heartbeat Bill, HR 3985 (cf, LifeSite)
• Support the Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act (cf, USCCB)
• Born-Alive Legislation Deserves a Vote in the People's House (USCCB) 
• Contact your U.S. senators and representatives today and ask them to support the LIFT for Charities Act! (USCCB)
• Support the Equal Campus Access Act, HR3243/S1168 (USCCB)

Commonwealth of Pa

(Pa Catholic Conference Legislative Review and Voter Voice)

• Please Urge Your Senator and Representative to Co-Sponsor the "Heartbeat" Anti-Abortion Bill (Pa Catholic Conference) 
• Please contact your Rep, Senator, and the Governor to ask for a religious exemption for Catholic adoptions (Pa Catholic Conference)
• (See also the Pa Family Council link.)
• Call for Funding Increase for Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) (Pa Catholic Conference) 

The Garden State

• Support the NJ Born Alive Survivors Protection Act A5287/S3905 (NJRTL)
• Vote No on S4103/ A5802 (NJRTL)
• Vote No on A5508/ S3804 (NJ Catholicj Conf)
• Support the NJ Pain Capable Unborn child Protection Act, A 1686/S537 (http://protectviablebabies.com/take-action/)

On the right side of the home page, you will find links to email Church leadership about "Catholic" health care, Bucks country representation in DC, Bucks County representation in Harrisburg, Central NJ representation in DC and Central NJ in Trenton.

"you have approached Mount Zion and the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem"

 

• The Facts about Planned Parenthood and Our Tax Dollars (Judie Brown, 8/23/19)

• Free to Serve (USCCB, 8/22/19) 

• 4,014 Babies Have Been Saved by Safe Haven Laws. Learn More...(NCHLA, 8/21/19 (email))

National Concerns

• As per an 8/20/19 email from the Family Policy Alliance: "President Trump’s Department of Labor has proposed a new federal rule that would protect an important aspect of religious freedom.... While simply indicating your support of the proposed rule is just fine, you may wish to add additional comments...making your voice heard [Click here.] in support of religious freedom!"
• Submit Your Official Comment to Say: Pro-Life Health Workers Must Not Be Forced to Assist With Abortions (Susan B Anthony List)
• Oppose the Misleadingly named Do No Harm Act (cf, American Life League)
• Oppose the Misnamed Equality Act (Human Life Action)
• Support the Heartbeat Bill, HR 3985 (cf, LifeSite)
• Support the Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act (cf, USCCB)
• Born-Alive Legislation Deserves a Vote in the People's House (USCCB) 
• Contact your U.S. senators and representatives today and ask them to support the LIFT for Charities Act! (USCCB)
• Support the Equal Campus Access Act, HR3243/S1168 (USCCB)

Commonwealth of Pa

(Pa Catholic Conference Legislative Review and Voter Voice)

• Please Urge Your Senator and Representative to Co-Sponsor the "Heartbeat" Anti-Abortion Bill (Pa Catholic Conference) 
• Please contact your Rep, Senator, and the Governor to ask for a religious exemption for Catholic adoptions (Pa Catholic Conference)
• (See also the Pa Family Council link.)
• Call for Funding Increase for Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) (Pa Catholic Conference) 

The Garden State

• Support the NJ Born Alive Survivors Protection Act A5287/S3905 (NJRTL)
• Vote No on A5508/ S3804 (NJ Catholic Conf)
• Support the NJ Pain Capable Unborn child Protection Act, A 1686/S537 (http://protectviablebabies.com/take-action/)

On the right side of the home page, you will find links to email Church leadership about "Catholic" health care, Bucks country representation in DC, Bucks County representation in Harrisburg, Central NJ representation in DC and Central NJ in Trenton.