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15 Oct 2013

Becket Fund files lawsuit for Little Sisters of the Poor

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  • October 15, 2013
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Becket Fund files lawsuit for Little Sisters of the Poor
 
The Little Sisters of the Poor vow to support and follow the teachings of the Catholic Church, including teachings on the inherent value and dignity of every human person. Unfortunately, the federal government has passed a regulation, known as the HHS Contraceptive Mandate, that would force us to disobey Catholic teachings by arranging our health benefit plans to provide no-cost access to abortion-inducing drugs or devices, sterilization, and all FDA-approved contraceptives.
 
We believe the government’s attempt to coerce us in this manner is wrong, and that it violates our religious liberty. So, like many other Catholic and religious institutions around the country, we felt the need to seek legal recourse. On September 24, 2013 the Becket Fund filed a lawsuit on our behalf asking federal courts to protect us from being forced to violate our beliefs. By filing this case we are simply asking for the right to continue with our ministry as we’ve always conducted it: caring for the elderly poor, and providing health benefits to our employees, but without coverage for abortion, sterilization, and contraception.
 
With God’s help, we are praying for a positive outcome in this case and we ask you to join us in praying for this intention.
 
To learn more about this case please visit the Becket Fund website or contact Emily Hardman, communications director for the Becket Fund. 
 

Email: ehardman@becketfund.org | Phone: 202.349.7224

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