Another Catholic Diocese Files Suit Challenging ACA Contraceptive Services Mandate
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On Thursday, the Catholic Diocese of Peoria, Illinois filed a lawsuit challenging the mandate issued under the Affordable Care Act requiring health insurance policies offered by employers to cover contraceptive services. (Diocese press release). Peoria Bishop Daniel Jenky said: "I have an obligation to protect the Church’s ability to freely practice our religion.... I cannot remain silent while the right of Catholics to practice our faith is being so gravely threatened." Several other Illinois dioceses and Catholic Charities organizations have already filed a similar lawsuit. (See prior posting.) The federal government has proposed a compromise on the issue, but most Catholic organizations find it unacceptable. (See prior posting.)
