My dear friends in Christ,
Earlier this week the Massachusetts House of Representatives utilized the state budget process to approve the expansion of abortion in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In certain respects, the budget amendment did remove some provisions that were deeply troubling in the ROE Act.
However, there remain several aspects in the proposal that are completely unacceptable. Among them is the expansion of abortion in certain circumstances for the full term of pregnancy. Additionally, it would reduce the current age of consent for an abortion from 18 years of age to 16 years of age.
This week, the budget debate will move to the full State Senate. I am asking you to call your local Senator and urge him or her to vote no on an amendment that expands abortion in Massachusetts. You can find the contact number below or find your Senator by visiting the Massachusetts Catholic Conference website at macatholic.org or by calling 617-746-5630.
With every prayerful best wish, I remain
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Robert J. McManus
Bishop of Worcester
You may click on the Senator's email address below to send an email
State Senators:
Harriette Chandler 617-722-1544 Harriette.Chandler@masenate.gov
Joan Comerford 617-722-1532 Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov
James Eldridge 617-722-1120 James.Eldridge@masenate.gov
Ryan Fattman 617-722-1420 Ryan.Fattman@masenate.gov
Anne Gobi 617-722-1540 Anne.Gobi@masenate.gov
Michael Moore 617-722-1485 Michael.Moore@masenate.gov
Dean Tran 617-722-1230 Dean.Tran@masenate.gov