Conscience Protection
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued a rule forcing nearly all private health plans to include coverage for all FDA-approved prescription contraceptive drugs and devices, as well as surgical sterilization. These are listed among "preventive services for women" that all health plans will have to cover without co-pays or other cost-sharing -- regardless of whether the insurer, the employer or other plan sponsor, or even the woman herself objects to such coverage.
For more information visit: www.usccb.org/conscience
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The weekly newsletter from the Diocese of Austin for Diocesan employees, parish employees and parishioners.
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Bishops issue letter to immigrants
On the feast of the Our Lady of Guadalupe, 33 Hispanic bishops of the United States issue an open letter to immigrants. The full letter is available below:
• Letter to immigrants in English
• Letter to immigrants in Spanish
Los Obispos emiten una carta a los inmigrantes
En la fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, 33 obispos hispanos de los Estados Unidos emitieron una carta abierta a los inmigrantes. La carta en su totalidad está disponible a continuación:
•Carta a los inmigrantes en inglés
•Carta a los inmigrantes en español
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