Washington D.C., Oct 17, 2008 / 04:01 am
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has joined with the Knights of Columbus in developing a national plan of action to defend marriage against consequential legislative and judicial efforts to redefine marriage.
Among the first initiatives planned are the production of a brief internet video, the use of social networking site marketing, and the distribution of the bishops’ statement on marriage “Between Man and Woman.”
The 2003 statement affirms that marriage is a unique relationship between a man and a woman and therefore an essential element of healthy societies.
Cardinal Francis George, USCCB president, has appointed the ad hoc committee leading the effort. The committee is chaired by Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, who also serves as chair of the USCCB sub-committee on Marriage and Family Life. He is joined by Bishop William Lori of Bridgeport, who chairs the bishops' Committee on Doctrine; and Bishop Gabino Zavala, who is auxiliary bishop of Los Angeles and chair of the USCCB task force on strengthening marriage.