U.S. BISHOPS SEEK TO LIVE BY FAITH, SERVE NEEDY, INSURE EMPLOYEES

 CONTINUE LEGAL, MORAL ANALYSIS OF HHS MANDATE

September 17, 2013

Cardinal Dolan reaffirms commitment to oppose mandate, protect conscience
Notes Church groups among first to provide health care in the nation
Decries three-tiered approach: freedom for churches, less for ministries, nothing for faithful

WASHINGTON—The U.S. bishops continue to study the legal and moral implications of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate in the Affordable Care Act, and to \”develop avenues of response that would both preserve our strong unity and protect our consciences,\” Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan said in a September 17 letter to bishops. His letter followed the September 10-11 meeting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Administrative Committee, the top ranking USCCB body outside a plenary session.