Catholics for Choice Statement on Healthcare Reform Package

December 19,2009

Jon O'Brien, president of Catholics for Choice had the following reaction to the deal that the Democratic Party made in order to get Senator Ben Nelson's support for the healthcare reform package. Read More...

Catholics for Choice Calls on Irish Government to Lift Restrictions on Abortion

December 09,2009

Today, three Irish women challenged Ireland’s ban on abortion in the European Court of Human Rights on the grounds that the ban violates the rights to health and wellbeing outlined in the European Convention on Human Rights. Read More...

Senator Ben Nelson Puts US Bishops' Interests Ahead of Americans' Healthcare Needs

December 07,2009

Jon O'Brien, president of Catholics for Choice, issued this statement on Senator Ben Nelson. Read More...

Everybody's Healthcare is Threatened by Catholic Bishops' Interference

December 02,2009

If the Catholic bishops have their way, many medical treatments and preventative measures we take for granted may be under threat. The pressure that the US bishops have brought to bear on the debate over healthcare reform has been widely reported. An ad in this morning’s Washington Post warns of the likely impact if that pressure to influence healthcare policy is not curtailed. Read More...

Catholics for Choice Supports DC Council on Civil Marriage Equality

December 01,2009

Jon O'Brien, president of Catholics for Choice, issued this statement on the Civil Marriage Equality vote by the DC council. Read More...

Another Courageous Kennedy Shows True Leadership

November 23,2009

Jon O’Brien, president of Catholics for Choice, issued the following statement about Representative Patrick J. Kennedy's support for women's reproductive justice. Read More...

Catholics Stand in Solidarity with Washington DC's Gay and Lesbian Community

November 20,2009

Jon O'Brien, president of Catholics for Choice, wrote this week to members of the city council in Washington, DC, praising their "courageous support of the rights of the residents of the District of Columbia in the face of strident opposition by officials of the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington."
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Catholic Reform Leaders Call for an Inclusive Pastoral on Marriage

November 17,2009

At its annual fall meeting from November 16 - 19, 2009, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is expected to review a new pastoral letter pertaining to marriage. In a statement to the bishops, Catholic reform leaders call upon them to create a pastoral that addresses the real needs of Catholics in the United States. Read More...

Catholics for Choice Statement on Healthcare Reform Bill

November 08,2009

Jon O’Brien, president of Catholics for Choice, issued the following statement about the passage of HR 3962:

"Behavior in recent weeks tells us and the American voters a lot about core values. We in the prochoice community stayed true to our core values, seeking to overcome the struggles ordinary Americans have making ends meet. Read More...

Catholics for Choice Statement on Antiabortion Amendment to Healthcare Reform Bill

November 07,2009

With the final House vote on healthcare reform nearing, antichoice extremists are holding the entire bill hostage to further their antiabortion agenda. Read More...

Catholics Do Not Support the Bishops' Stance on Healthcare

October 13,2009

Jon O'Brien, president of Catholics for Choice, issued the following statement about the US bishops' recent letter to Congress about healthcare reform: Read More...

Respect Truth and Life on Respect Life Sunday

October 02,2009

Jon O'Brien, president of Catholics for Choice, issued the following statement on Respect Life Sunday:

“This Sunday, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops holds its annual Respect Life Sunday. On this occasion, we would like to encourage the US bishops to also respect the truth." Read More...

Catholics Support Healthcare Reform, Including Coverage for Abortion

September 30,2009

According to a new poll of Catholic voters carried out by Belden Russonello and Stewart for Catholics for Choice, Catholics support both a public option in healthcare reform and a plan that would include funding for abortion. Read More...

Catholic State Legislators Urge Congress to Pass Legislation to Reduce the Need for Abortion

September 08,2009

This week, Catholic state legislators from across the country sent a Dear Colleague letter to members of the US House of Representatives, urging them to endorse the "Preventing Unintended Pregnancies, Reducing the Need for Abortion and Supporting Parents Act" introduced by Catholic US Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Tim Ryan (D-OH). Read More...

Catholics for Choice Believes in Healthcare Reform, Supports Federal Funding for Abortion

September 04,2009

Jon O'Brien, president of Catholics for Choice, issued the following statement on healthcare reform. Read More...

Catholics for Choice Statement on Senator Edward Kennedy

August 26,2009

Jon O’Brien, president of Catholics for Choice, issued the following statement this morning about the death of Senator Edward Kennedy. Read More...

Catholics Call on Dutch Minister to Withdraw from Conservative Conference

August 07,2009

The Catholics for Choice European Advisory Group today called on André Rouvoet, the Dutch Minister for Youth and Families, to withdraw from a conservative conference in Amsterdam. He is due to address the conference's opening session by video feed on Monday. Read More...

Catholics for Choice Statement on the Preventing Unintended Pregnancies, Reducing the Need for Abortion and Supporting Parents Act

July 23,2009

Washington DC - Jon O'Brien, president of Catholics for Choice, issued the following statement in support of the Preventing Unintended Pregnancies, Reducing the Need for Abortion and Supporting Parents Act. Read More...

The Pope and the President: Many Similar Outlooks but Very Different Roles

July 10,2009

Washington DC - Jon O'Brien, president of Catholics for Choice, issued the following statement about the meeting today between President Barack Obama and Pope Benedict XVI in Rome. Read More...

Catholics for Choice Statement on "Caritas in Veritate"

July 07,2009

Jon O’Brien, president of Catholics for Choice, issued the following statement today about the publication of Pope Benedict’s third encyclical, “Caritas in Veritate” (“Charity in Truth”). In the statement, Mr. O’Brien applauds the pope’s dedication to improving development aid but also raises concerns about what is missing. Read More...

Antiabortion Advocate Appointed to Senior Position at HHS

June 04,2009

Washington DC - Jon O’Brien, president of Catholics for Choice, issued the following statement today about the announcement that Alexia Kelley had been appointed to be Director of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the Department of Health and Human Services: Read More...

Catholics for Choice Statement on Dr. George Tiller

May 31,2009

Gathered at a meeting in Washington, DC, the President and Board of Directors of Catholics for Choice issued the following statement.

“Catholics for Choice extends its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Dr. George Tiller, who was shot and killed as he attended church today. Read More...

Catholics for Choice Statement on Honduras

May 26,2009

Catholics for Choice celebrates this week’s victory for the women of Honduras. CFC commends the president of Honduras, Manuel Zelaya, for vetoing Congressional Decree 54-2009 which would have criminalized the use, sale, or purchase of emergency contraception, as well as its distribution in pharmacies, even if it was provided free of charge to women who need it. Read More...

The Numbers Are In: Catholics Support President Obama's Agenda and Want to See Him Speak at Notre Dame

May 15,2009

Washington DC - Jon O'Brien, president of Catholics for Choice, issued the following statement about President Barack Obama's Commencement Speech at Notre Dame on Sunday. Read More...

President's Budget Falls Short on Campaign Promises: American People Want Results not Rhetoric

May 07,2009

Washington DC - Jon O'Brien, president of Catholics for Choice, issued a statement today on President Obama's newly released budget. Read More. Read More...

Catholics for Choice Statement on the Sebelius Appointment: A Victory for Common Sense

April 29,2009

Jon O'Brien, president of Catholics for Choice, issued a statement today congratulating Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on her appointment to head the Department of Health and Human Services. Read More...

Pope Not Infallible on Condoms

March 18,2009

The Vatican has yet again been forced to revise statements made by Pope Benedict XVI as he embarked on a foreign trip. En route to Cameroon on March 17, the pope claimed that condom use would "aggravate the problem" of HIV. Read More...

The Pope Is Wrong on Condoms

March 17,2009

Jon O'Brien, president of Catholics for Choice, issued a response to Pope Benedict's statement on condom use. Read More...

Catholics for Choice Decries Bishops' Condemnation of Rape Victims

March 10,2009

Jon O'Brien, president of Catholics for Choice, issued the following statement regarding the Brazilian bishops' claims of excommunication in the case of the nine-year-old girl who had an abortion after she was raped. Read More...

Catholics for Choice Welcomes Support of Embryonic Stem-Cell Research

March 09,2009

Jon O'Brien, president of Catholics for Choice, issued a statement today welcoming the reversal of restrictions on embryonic stem-cell research by President Barack Obama. Read More...

Sebelius, Reproductive Health and Health Care Reform

March 05,2009

Jon O'Brien, president of Catholics for Choice, issued the following statement today about the role of reproductive health services in reforming the health care system in the United States. Read More...

Catholics for Choice Welcomes Efforts to Rescind Anti-Contraception Rule

February 27,2009

Jon O'Brien, president of Catholics for Choice, issued a statement today on reports of the Obama Administration's plan to rescind the Bush Administration's anti-contraception provider refusal rule. Read More...

Catholics Encouraged by Dialogue between Pope Benedict and Speaker Pelosi

February 18,2009

Jon O'Brien, the president of Catholics for Choice, issued the following statement about today's meeting between Pope Benedict XVI and Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Read More...

Pope Benedict and Speaker Pelosi Have Much in Common

February 17,2009

Jon O'Brien, the president of Catholics for Choice, issued the following statement about the meeting between Pope Benedict XVI and Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Read More...

Catholics for Choice Statement on the 80th Anniversary of the Lateran Treaty

February 10,2009

Jon O'Brien, president of Catholics for Choice, issued the following statement to mark the 80th Anniversary of the Lateran treaty between the Vatican and Italy on February 11. Read More...

Catholics for Choice Statement on Overturning the Mexico City Policy

January 23,2009

Jon O'Brien, president of Catholics for Choice, issued a statement today welcoming the reversal of the Global Gag Rule by President Barack Obama. Read More...

Catholics for Choice Statement on the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

January 21,2009

On the 36th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion in the United States, Jon O'Brien, president of Catholics for Choice, issued the following statement. Read More...

Catholics for Choice Statement on the Inauguration of President Barack Obama

January 19,2009

Jon O'Brien, president of Catholics for Choice, issued a statement today on the inauguration of President Barack Obama. Read More...

Catholics for Choice Statement on Caring for Victims of Trafficking

January 12,2009

Jon O'Brien, president of Catholics for Choice, issued the following statement about funds distributed through the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. Read More...