CATHOLIC LEAGUE FOR RELIGIOUS AND CIVIL RIGHTS

NEW YORK, New York, 10123-3499 United States

Mission Statement

What is the Catholic League? The Catholic League is the nation’s largest Catholic civil rights organization. Founded in 1973 by the late Father Virgil C. Blum, S.J., the Catholic League defends the right of Catholics – lay and clergy alike – to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination. Motivated by the letter and the spirit of the First Amendment, the Catholic League works to safeguard both the religious freedom rights and the free speech rights of Catholics whenever and wherever they are threatened. The Catholic League is listed in the Official Catholic Directory and has won the plaudits of many bishops.

About This Cause

Our Mission What Does the Catholic League Do? When slanderous assaults are made against the Catholic Church, the Catholic League hits the newspapers, television, and radio talk shows defending the right of the Church to promote its teachings with as much verve as any other institution in society. When Catholics are the victims of a bigoted portrayal by the media, the Catholic League issues news releases bringing the matter to the attention of the public. It may also encourage a boycott of the program’s sponsors. When Catholic students or employees are denied their rights in school or on the job, the Catholic League makes a formal response to the guilty parties; the league’s response may include litigation. When the religious freedom rights of any American are threatened, the Catholic League stands ready to fight for justice in the courts. When Catholics are slighted by public officials, the Catholic League calls press conferences alerting the public to the unacceptable behavior of their servants. When Catholic interests are unfairly represented by public policy initiatives, the Catholic League offers testimony before legislative bodies to set the record straight. When officials in government, the media and education need an informed perspective on Catholic civil rights issues, the Catholic League provides a quick and effective response. The above list is hardly inclusive of all Catholic League activities, but it does provide some idea of what we do. In essence, the Catholic League monitors the culture, acting as a watchdog agency and defender of the civil rights of all Catholics. Much of what we do is reported in our monthly journal.

CATHOLIC LEAGUE FOR RELIGIOUS AND CIVIL RIGHTS
450 Seventh Ave Ste 34 Fl
NEW YORK, New York 10123-3499
United States
Phone 212-371-3191
Unique Identifier 237279981