The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has ruled all U.S. health plans purchase coverage for sterilization and contraceptives, including drugs that induce abortion, as part of preventative health care services provided under the Affordable Care Act.

Bishop Campbell’s letter regarding HHS, read at Masses the weekend of January 29.   

Carta del Obispo Campbell con respecto a HHS (Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos), leída en las Misas el fin de semana del 29 de enero.

Visit the U.S Conference of Catholic Bishops' website to learn more about how this action compromises our constitutional freedom guaranteed under the First Amendment to live according to our religious beliefs as Catholics. 

 2012 Jubilee of Anniversaries

Sunday, June 24
2:30 p.m.
St. Matthew Church
Gahanna, Ohio

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  Care Enough To Act
Learn more about our Catholic Charities.

In addition to parish-based efforts that serve the poor and vulnerable, there are several diocesan-sponsored agencies and organizations that respond to need and act in our name as members of the Church.
Learn how you can help.

                                 

Be informed Catholics, informed voters.    
USCCB Faithful Citizenship pages   
 

In an ongoing effort to protect children, to provide safe environments for them, the Catholic Church mandates training as well background checks and provides further education and resources for all adults working with children.   Diocese of Columbus details here. 
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month 
Read USCCB resources.
View  Vatican resource page.
View USCCB media discussion site.
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