Catholics for Choice

Press Release

An Unconscionable Attack on the Abortion Rights of Women in Washington, DC

17 May - “The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution has launched an unconscionable attack on the right of women in the District of Columbia to access late abortion services,” said Jon O’Brien, the president of Catholics for Choice. “Making no exceptions for cases of rape, incest or fetal abnormalities, the antichoice policymakers behind the hearing betray their indifference to women’s unique circumstances and the conscience-based decisions they make to have an abortion.” Read more.

Action Alert

Catholics for Contraception

We the Catholic people of the United States say enough is enough—the bishops do not speak for us or the millions who stand together in our shared belief that the use of contraception is a moral decision that should be made by individuals in accordance with their conscience.

Read our open letter and sign on!

CoNscience

Thorny Issues in the Abortion Debate

Destigmatizing abortion is vitally important for the health and well-being of women around the world. Sadly, in too many places, abortion is a thorny issue. The latest issue of Conscience explores the controversies surrounding abortion, including late abortion and public funding for contraception and abortion care. It is available online in an easy-to-browse version or as a PDF.

Action Center

Catholics Support Access to Contraception under Affordable Care Act

The bishops have portrayed the Obama Administration’s decision to require most employers to cover contraception without copays as an all-out attack on Catholicism and conscience rights. In shouting this from the pulpit, they are threatening to drown out the voice of the majority of Catholics who believe that women should be able to access birth control using their company's health insurance. Take action!