That any American should be ignorant of at least the basic fact concerning the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, or at least what Catholics believe about it, is pathetic enough; but this woman is our Secretary of State. How … Continue reading
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Statement of Bishop John McCormack on HB 436
The following Communiqué from Bishop John B. McCormack was released today by the Manchester, New Hampshire Diocese. We at Saint Benedict Center applaud this statement by our Bishop, and commend him and his support for traditional marriage to the prayers … Continue reading
New Hampshire House Passes Same Sex “Marriage” Bill
Homosexual activists never stop. All they need now in this state of ours is to get the bill through the state senate, then it goes to the governor. Governor John Lynch has said that he is in favor of “civil … Continue reading
ND Alumni and Sycamore Trust Send Protest to University President
CatholicOnLine reports: “Statement Of: The Officers and Board Members of The Sycamore Trust together with associated Notre Dame Alumni and other members of the Notre Dame Family Addressed To: Father Jenkins and the University Fellows and Members of the Board … Continue reading
Obama’s Pro-Abort Judicial Nominee Wanted the Name of Christ Banned from Legislature
Another terrible appointment by our new president. This judge, David Hamilton, ruled against a parental notification law for a minor seeking an abortion. “An undue burden” he called it, opting, instead, to scar the girl for life with the burden … Continue reading
Almost 3,000 Catechumens From Hong Kong Diocese to Enter Church During Easter Vigil
And these three thousand will win other converts because Chinese Catholics are taught to teach the Faith themselves and to be apostolic. CNA reports: Rome, Italy, Mar 25, 2009 / 08:27 pm (CNA).- A reported 2,778 adult catechumens from the … Continue reading
But Notre Dame Renounced Its Catholic Identity Forty-Two Years Ago
Diogenes, as always, has a discerning article in his “Off the Record” column for Catholic Culture website. All of the Catholic colleges that signed the Land O’Lakes declaration in 1967 should have changed their Catholic names at the same time.
ND Pro-Life Student Groups Oppose Obama Invitation
Encouraging news. I don’t think there would have been a student voice this strong in opposition to a pro-abortion commencement speaker ten years ago. Here’s a clip from their letter: “Fr. Jenkins has put some of his students into a … Continue reading
Bishop Declines Invite to Attend Pro-Life Banquet Where RNC Chairman Slated to Speak
Evansville, Ind., Mar 24, 2009 / 06:42 am (CNA).- Saying there can be “no equivocation” about abortion, Bishop of Evansville, Indiana Gerald Andrew Gettelfinger has decided not to attend the Vanderburgh County Right to Life (VCRL) banquet because Republican National … Continue reading
Italian Bishops Deplore Mockery of the Pope
Catholic Culture reports: Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, Archbishop of Genoa and president of the Italian Episcopal Conference (CEI), has come to Pope Benedict’s defense in the wake of recent media criticism of his remarks on condoms. “We will not accept the … Continue reading
Notre Dame President Tries Justifying Invite and Honorary Degree to Obama
The murder of pre-born babies is just another “issue” for ND President. Catholic Culture reports: University of Notre Dame President Father John Jenkins has issued a statement defending the university’s decision to invite President Barack Obama to deliver the commencement … Continue reading
Local Bishop Declines Invitation Attend Notre Dame Commencement
South Bend, IN (LifeNews.com) — Bishop John M. D’Arcy who oversees the part of Indiana that includes the University of Notre Dame says he will not attend the Catholic college’s commencement because it invited pro-abortion President Barack Obama. The president … Continue reading
More Coverage of Foolish Row over Pope’s anti-Prophylactic Remarks
Drew Zahn has written a good piece on the controversy for World Net Daily : Guess who says pope was right about condoms, AIDS. Here is a brief excerpt: Dr. Edward C. Green, director of the AIDS Prevention Research Project … Continue reading
The Nannie State Profiles Pro-lifers and Ron Paul Supporters as Possible Terrorists
According to a new report by a government information collection agency, “militia members” could include pro-lifers, Ron Paul supporters, libertarians, and other law-abiding Americans. The liberal ACLU is crying foul, and so are conservatives. Fox News reports:
Cardinal Pell of Australia Hopes That Ad Orientem Be Made Mandatory
For the Canon, at least, the cardinal said in an interview that the priest should not face the people. The faithful at Mass should all be facing the altar where the holy sacrifice is taking place. Some interesting remarks. Read … Continue reading
