Cardinal Dolan on Religious Liberty

Dear Folks,

The “WSJ”  recently ran an interview with Cardinal Dolan (NY), President
of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, which offers  a very
focused, clear, and convincing apologia for the Church’s position regarding
the current controversy over the Affordable Care Act.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303816504577311800821270184.html

Peace and good will,
Deacon Jim

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