So far this is all we get from the bishops: A factual but weakly stated letter from Cardinal Rigali pleading with the House reps to add a pro-life amendment.

Cardinal Rigali Letter to House Energy & Commerce Committee Urging Abortion-Neutral Health Care Reform

Where are the cries from the pulpit agaiinst the abortion mandate? This is going to be an absolute travesty if it passes without any pro-life amendments.

Please call the USCCB at (202) 541-3000 and your local Bishop to demand a stronger response. See my prior post for more information on the abortion mandate.

See Lifesite News’ article on how Catholic Charities and other Catholic groups are supporting the health care reform despite the abortion mandate.

Major Catholic Organizations Push for Healthcare Overhaul Despite Abortion Mandate

Catholic Charities, de Paul Society Supporting Abortion-Providing Healthcare Plan

They need to stop all advocacy of the bill NOW and DEMAND pro-life amendments.

To express concern:

Catholic Charities USA
66 Canal Center Plaza
Suite 600
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Phone: (703) 549-1390
Fax: (703) 549-1656
info@catholiccharitiesusa.org

Sister Carol Keehan, President and CEO
The Catholic Health Association
1875 Eye Street NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20006-5440
phone: (202) 296-3993
ckeehan@chausa.org

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
58 Progress Parkway
St. Louis, Missouri 63043-3706
phone: 314-576-3993
fax: 576-6755
usacouncil@svdpusa.org