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 3, 2022

Celebrating Marriage

Celebrate National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Sunday, Feb. 13)

July 15, 2021

Child Tax Credit Payments Begin

Starting this week, approximately 39 million families will begin receiving payments from the newly expanded Child Tax Credit.

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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