The USCCB correct the so-called "FOCA novena"

[Eucharisted]

Washington DC, Jan 14, 2009 / 05:15 am (CNA).- Officials at the Pro-life Secretariat of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) have issued statements seeking to correct “misleading” information provided in a widely-circulated announcement for a novena to stop FOCA.

The officials insisted that the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) would not pass immediately after President-elect Obama takes office, but they reaffirmed that the possible coercion of pro-life medical institutions and changes to abortion funding restrictions are real concerns.

The novena announcement in question, which did not originate with the USCCB, asks Catholics to pray to stop FOCA, legislation designed to protect abortion rights even if the Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade is overturned. The novena was to start on January 11.

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Dose this sound familiar? It should. A poster got an e-mail about the FOCA novena, and you can read the thread here

I really, truly hope no Catholic Christians bash the bishops, even if they believe they are in the wrong. If you want to help the Church and help the bishops, than say a Hail Mary for them. Correcting is good, but bashing is wrong. Remember the Fourth Commandment: Honor thy father and thy mother.

 

[Indyann]

Thanks for posting this. I was just about to post it, and then I saw your post.

I think the original e-mail smacks of “chain letter mentality.”

Of course, we should pray that FOCA never will be passed, but let’s not use false statements and fear tactics.