Marriage & Family Life

We support and defend the institution of marriage as the basic foundation of society. We advocate for tax, workplace, welfare and divorce policies that enhance family unity. We support the fundamental rights of parents, and advocate for children’s well-being.

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February 8, 2019

Insights: Celebrate National Marriage Week; Demand End to Late-Term Abortions

The upcoming observances of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Sunday, Feb. 10) are an opportunity to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family.

November 9, 2015

The Family as the “First Church” Emphasized in Recent Canonization

On October 18th of this year, Pope Francis canonized Louis and Zélie Martin, the first married couple to be jointly elevated to sainthood. While they are best known as the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux, Louis and Zélie lived such simple, humble, and holy lives that the Church has recognized that they, like their daughter, are outstanding examples of heroic virtue.

July 1, 2015

Marriage & Family Life

Analysis: Supreme Court Ruling Legalizing Gay Marriage Threatens Religious Freedom and Right to Self-Government

In a 5-4 decision released at the close of its term, the U.S.

June 29, 2015

Marriage & Family Life

Bishops Statements on Supreme Court Ruling on Marriage

Bishop Jaime Soto – Diocese of Sacramento

May 20, 2015

Education Marriage & Family Life

A Primer on Parental Rights in California

“When families bring children into the world, train them in faith and sound values, and teach them to contribute to society, they become a blessing in our world,” Pope Francis has said.

April 14, 2015

Marriage & Family Life

U.S. Supreme Court Soon to Hear Arguments on Same-Sex Marriage: State Authority over Marriage Laws at Stake

On April 28, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on whether, under the Constitution, states must grant same-sex marriage licenses and recognize gay marriages legally performed in another state.

February 17, 2015

Marriage & Family Life

Language that Invites – How to Tell the Good News about Marriage and Family

One of the topics addressed at the October 2014 Synod of Bishops on, “Pastoral Challenges to the Family in the Context of Evangelization,” was the need for a new way of communicating Church teaching about marriage in contemporary society, using po

January 28, 2015

Marriage & Family Life

Fathers – How Involved Are They in their Children’s Lives – and Why It Matters

Less than half, or 46 percent, of U.S.

January 12, 2015

Marriage & Family Life

Retreat from Marriage Reaches Working, Middle Class

New trends underscore need to strengthen family stability

January 20, 2015

Marriage & Family Life

Want Less Poverty? Try Marriage

The Catholic Church has been a ceaseless champion for the institution of marriage, but now new studies are finding that marriage has powerful benefits apart from faith-based beliefs.

June 20, 2014

Marriage & Family Life

On Marriage: Building a Civilization of Truth and Love

"Before you judge us, get to know us." Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone has issued this strong response to an open letter from political leaders regarding the March for Marriage in Washington D.C.

We support and defend the institution of marriage as the basic foundation of society. We advocate for tax, workplace, welfare and divorce policies that enhance family unity. We support the fundamental rights of parents, and advocate for children’s well-being.

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