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Catholic Response to Health and Human Services Edict
Concerning Health Insurance Regulations

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty

Our First, Most Cherished Liberty
A Statement of Religious Liberty

"We are Catholics. We are Americans. We are proud to be both, grateful for the gift of faith which is ours as Christian disciples, and grateful for the gift of liberty which is ours as American citizens. To be Catholic and American should mean not having to choose one over the other.  Our allegiances are distinct, but they need not be contradictory, and should instead be complementary." (Read entire article)

Newsflash, 14 March 2012: "Bishops Promise to Continue Vigorous Efforts Against HHS Violations of Religious Freedom in Health Care Reform Mandate"
Excerpt:
"Declare government has no place defining religion, religious ministry. Seek protection for conscience rights of institutions, individuals. Stress action with the public, White House, Congress, courts."

14 March 2012: "United for Religious Freedom. A Statement of the Administrative Committee of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops"
Excerpt:
"The Administrative Committee of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, gathered for its March 2012 meeting, is strongly unified and intensely focused in its opposition to the various threats to religious freedom in our day. In our role as Bishops, we approach this question prayerfully and as pastors - concerned not only with the protection of the Church's own institutions, but with the care of the souls of the indiividual faithful, and with the common good."

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Scholarship Opportunities:
John Henry Cardinal Newman Scholarship Program

Saint Benedict Parish will again award scholarships for active parishioners to attend Benedictine College Preparatory (BCP) and Saint Gertrude High School (SGHS). The John Henry Cardinal Newman Scholarship Program is funded by the annual St. Benedict Oktoberfest. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of financial need, commitment to and participation in parish life, including but not limited to, volunteering for Oktoberfest, involvement in school and parish activities, academic effort and performance and spiritual development. Scholarship amounts may vary based upon criteria, number of applicants, and available funding. As scholarship recipients, the children of our parish become Cardinal Newman Fellows and are provided the means to help pursue a Catholic secondary education at BCP or SGHS. Applications are available at the parish office, the schools and may be downloaded below. Applications and supporting documents must be submitted to the parish office or postmarked no later than Monday, June 4, 2012. Please contact the Scholarship Committee via e-mail at stbescholcmte@gmail.com with any questions.

Additional Information about the John Henry Cardinal Newman Scholarship Program

Letter to parents and students

Application: 9th grade

Application: 10th - 12th grade