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CARDINAL'S OFFICE
66 BROOKS DRIVE
BRAINTREE. MASSACHUSETTS 02184-3839
617-782-2544
May 27, 2021
Dear Monsignor/Father:
Allow me to ask for your assistance with a matter of the highest priority concerning the protection
of unborn children. As Pope Francis has shared with us, every child is "a gift that changes the
history of a family... and this child needs to be welcomed, loved and cared for".
For 45 years, annual passage of the "Hyde Amendment" in federal appropriations bills, by a
bipartisan coalition of members of Congress has ensured that federal tax dollars are not spent on
abortions. It is estimated that the "Hyde Amendment" has saved more than 2.4 million unborn
children since 1976. However, this year, the passage of the "Hyde Amendment" is seriously at risk.
In order that we do all that is possible to protect unborn children, it is critically
important for Catholics to send a strong and united message on behalf of the children and to do so
before Congress moves forward to authorize taxpayer-funded abortion.
Please appeal to the people of your parish to join our Archdiocesan response to the USCCB's
nationwide effort during the month of June, when Congress will begin the legislative process. Our
goal is for millions of Catholics to sign the petition on NoTaxpayerAbortion.com. A brief suggested
bulletin announcement explaining the campaign can be found below.
The USCCB has provided additional information and digital messaging tools about the Hyde
Amendment, for use in your parishes. These can be found at:
respectlife.org/no-taxpayer-abortion. Your outreach to parishioners concerning the Hyde Amendment
signature campaign would also be an opportune time to share information about the services
offered by our Archdiocesan Pro Life Office through the Pregnancy Help and Project Rachel
ministries.
With appreciation for your continued support for our efforts to build a culture of life, I remain,
Devotedly yours in Christ,
Archbisop of Bostinon
SUGGESTED BULLETIN NOTICE: Please consider including this announcement in your parish bulletin and
other communications: Stop your federal tax dollars from going to abortion. NoTaxpayerAbortion.com