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  • How Rockville Centre's diocese is fighting New York's assisted-suicide rules

Also on today's calendar: Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Kite Flying Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Monday: On-and-off rain and drizzle, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Are American Religious Institutions Required to Refer Patients Who Request Euthanasia? (eclj.org) — Catholic religious orders in New York, backed by Bishop John Barres and the Diocese of Rockville Centre, are suing to block state rules that require participation in assisted-suicide referrals. A federal judge has temporarily shielded these congregations and several Catholic facilities while the case proceeds. The article compares these efforts with similar court battles in Illinois and broader debates over religious freedom in healthcare.
   

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