Cardinal DiNardo's Statements

Jan. 20 statement from Cardinal DiNardo

Read the first statement by Cardinal DiNardo on the H.H.S. mandate.

 Jan. 23 homily from the Mass for the Vigil for Life

Read Cardinal DiNardo's homily from the Jan. 23 Mass for the Vigil for Life in Washington, D.C. Cardinal DiNardo makes reference to the mandate during his homily at the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

Feb. 10 Statement on the White House's announcement
Cardinal DiNardo commented on the White House's changes to the HHS mandate

Feb. 12 letter to parishes

Cardinal DiNardo's letter on the HHS mandate to all parishes, to be read the weekend of Feb. 11 and 12 |English • Español

Feb. 15 letter to U.S. Senators

Cardinal DiNardo wrote a letter to U.S. Senators urging support for the "Respect for Rights of Conscience Act"

Feb. 19 Op-Ed in the Houston Chronicle

Cardinal DiNardo wrote an Op-Ed, "Health law a threat to our religious freedom," for the Feb. 19 Houston Chronicle.

May 11 comments on "Our First, Most Cherished Liberty"

Cardinal DiNardo's May 11 TCH column refering readers to the U.S. bishops' latest statement on religious freedom.

May 21 statement on lawsuits filed against the HHS mandate

Cardinal DiNardo's May 21 statement on the filing of nationwide lawsuits saying the HHS mandate violates religious freedom.