Prior to June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court’s most important civil rights decision was handed down on May 17, 1954.

El 22 de enero de 1973 es un día solemne que pasará a la historia de nuestro país como un día de “infamia”. Hoy, el 24 de junio, en la Solemnidad del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, esa infamia ha sido significativamente corregida. 

January 22, 1973, is one of the solemn dates in our nation’s history that will “live in infamy.” Today, June 24, on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, that infamy has been significantly rectified. 

“This is an historic day in the pro-life movement. The overturning of Roe v. Wade is a defining moment in our lifetime that fixes a legal and moral mistake, which led to decades of emotional distress, tremendous guilt, physical harm and infertility for women, and the unnecessary and cruel deaths of more than 63 million unborn babies who were denied their God-given potential because of poverty, fear or convenience. Women and children deserve better. Mothers who face unexpected or crisis pregnancies need support – financial, spiritual and emotional. May they see the face of God in their children and embrace the joy, beauty and difficulties of motherhood. We must come together to pray for the grace to deepen our appreciation for the sanctity and value of all human life from conception until natural death.” Most Rev. Paul S. Coakley Archbishop of Oklahoma City

Se espera que antes que termine el mes de junio, la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos tome una decisión en el ya anticipado caso Dobbs, sobre el aborto. 

Before the end of June, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue its long-anticipated abortion decision in the Dobbs case. 

“No matter the decision of the court on Oklahoma’s protocol, the use of the death penalty only contributes to the continued coarsening of society and to the spiral of violence. Taking another life does not ultimately bring closure and peace to those who have lost a loved one, and it goes against the principle of valuing life. Justice is necessary, but it is not enough. Mercy perfects justice and brings healing. I urge state leaders to end the death penalty in Oklahoma.”

“The unspeakable acts of violence chosen by those on death row have left lifelong scars for families and loved ones and we must hold these criminals accountable. But killing 25 human beings as punishment for killing – even if guilty – only perpetuates the cycle of violence and offers none of the mercy and opportunity for redemption Jesus asks of us. We also can’t undo it if we’re wrong. The burdens of trauma and violence weigh heavy in our country these days, and I ask Attorney General O’Connor, Gov. Stitt and Oklahoma leaders to take this opportunity to reject a culture of death and build up a culture of life.”

“I commend Bishop Konderla, the priests of the Diocese of Tulsa and the Sisters of Mercy for their swift response to attend to the pastoral needs of those involved in this latest act of mass gun violence. I ask Catholics and all people of faith to pray for the men and women killed today and for their families who now must grieve tremendous loss. We need to speak louder in defense of all human life from conception until natural end, and find ways to stop the mass killing of innocent human beings.”

WASHINGTON – As Congress considers additional investments to protect the environment this year, Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City, chairman of the U.S. Conference of the Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, has written a letter outlining the conference’s principles and priorities.

WASHINGTON – In response to ongoing attacks on Catholic churches and pro-life pregnancy centers, Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Religious Liberty and Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities issued the following statement: