On Wednesday, November 4th, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear oral arguments in the matter of Sharonell Fulton, et al. v. City of Philadelphia. This case centers on the right of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to conduct its foster care program in a manner consistent with the tenets of the Catholic faith. That right is enshrined in the founding documents of our nation and protected by the First Amendment.
Archbishop Pérez has written an Op-Ed addressing this critical juncture for freedom of religion in our city and our country. It was published online by The Philadelphia Inquirer on the afternoon of November 2nd. You can find the full text here. Please pray for all those working for a successful resolution to this case.
