Pilgrimage to Rome for Canonization of Blessed Kateri
Deacon Dana and Debbie Nearmyer and Monsignor Tom Tank will lead a pilgrimage to Rome Oct. 18-26 to attend the Canonization of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha. The trip is open to all who wish to participate and honor the patron of our Camps Tekakwitha. Download the brochure by clicking here.
Fight for Religious Freedom
Mark your Calendars for June 29, 2-3:30.
Catholics from throughout Kansas will rally for religious freedom in Topeka on Friday, June 29, as part of the Fortnight for Freedom called for by the United States Bishops. All the bishops from Kansas will participate in the rally. Check back here for coming details. Download a promotional flyer.
4/20/12 - Archbishop discusses the HHS Mandate on his radio show
Archbishop Naumann interviews Dr. Laura Reilly, MD, about the contraceptive mandate recently handed down by the Obama administration. They discuss how this mandate is an unprecedented attack upon religious freedom and the dire impact it will have upon Catholic doctors, hospitals, and institutions. Listen now.
4/12/12 - Bishops issue Call to Action to Protect Religious Liberty
The US Bishops have issued a renewed call to action. Learn more here. En Espanol
The bishops are asking for a "fortnight for freedom" from June 21, the vigil of the Feasts of St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More -- to July 4, Independence Day. This special period of prayer, study, catechesis, and public action would emphasize both our Christian and American heritage of liberty.
You have heard from Archbishop Naumann about the HHS Mandate that infringes on our religious liberties. The plan would require most Catholic institutions (outside of churches and dioceses) to provide contraception and other coverages that violate church teaching. The Archdiocese has prepared a series of web pages with links to help you learn about why this HHS "preventative services" coverage is so deterimental to our faith and our religious liberty.
Archbishop's Letter (English) Carta del arzobispo (en español)
Read the March 14 statement from the Bishop's Conference Executive Committee.
Prayer for Protection of Conscience Rights in Health Care
Prayer cards for Protection of Religious Liberty and Conscience Rights in health care have been sent to every parish. Archbishop Naumann asks that each family take one or two to pray regularly at home, and that the prayer be recited as a parish as well.
HHS Mandate - what does it mean for Catholics?
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops staunchly opposes the mandate that all employers should include abortion and contraceptive coverage in health insurance -- this includes many Catholic entities with employees. Learn the facts and how to voice your opinion to legislators at the USCCB web page on Conscience Protection.