On November 7, the U.S. House of Representatives passed major health care reform which reaffirmed longstanding and widely supported policy that no federal funds will be used to pay for elective abortions (the Stupak Amendment).  Your efforts made a difference. 

It is now critical that the Senate adopt the House-approved Stupak Amendment language that restricts federal funding for elective abortions and for plans which include elective abortions.  The Senate needs to address other essential moral priorities such as protecting conscience rights, making health care more affordable and accessible for those without coverage, and ensuring that immigrants do not lose or will not be denied needed health care coverage.  

The U.S. bishops have asked that the following UPDATED: Nationwide Bulletin Insert on health care reform be printed or hand-stuffed in every parish bulletin and/or distributed in pews or at church entrances as soon as possible. Senate votes may take place soon.  Also included are suggested Pulpit Announcements and a Prayer Petition.  More information can be found at www.usccb.org/healthcare.

Bulletin Announcements and Inserts

UPDATED Nationwide Bulletin Insert (13-Nov-09) | en Español

UPDATED Pulpit Announcements & Prayer Petition | en Español

"Saving Lives" Ad/Flyer | en Español

UPDATED Cover Note to Leaders (13-Nov-09) | en Español

Prayers

For the Uninsured, the Unborn, Conscience Rights, and a Holy Hour for Life
En Español