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Notre Dame: Fr. Cleary’s Letter Falls Short, Archbishop Nienstedt’s Hits the Mark

Image of Two very different letters; a lengthy unclear one from Fr. Hugh W. Cleary, C.S.C. which may produce some good and a courageous missive, short and to the point, from the Most Reverend John C. Nienstedt. It is the one from Bishop Nienstedt which will go down in history when the story of the recovery of Notre Dame is recounted for our children.

It is a travesty that the University of Notre Dame, considered by many to be a Catholic University, should give its public support to such ... continue reading

Archbishop Dolan on Notre Dame: 'They Made a Big Mistake'

Image of Dolan is the fifth bishop to condemn the university's decision since the March 20 announcement that Obama had accepted the invitation, and announcement sparked a wave of protest from the American Catholic community.

They made a big mistake ... in an issue that is very close to the heart of Catholic world view, namely, the protection of innocent life in ... continue reading

Senate Hearings for Sebelius as HHS Secretary to Begin This Week

Image of Governor Kathleen Sebekius with late term abortionist George Tiller. Sebelius' consistent public support for abortion is so extreme that Kansas City's Archbishop Naumann ordered Sebelius not to receive Holy Communion. Archbishop Donald Wuerl of Washington, D.C. has confirmed he would uphold the sanction.

Sebelius will testify on March 31 before the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, which will examine her nomination ... continue reading

Secretary Clinton Praises Margaret Sanger: 'In awe of her'

Image of I admire Margaret Sanger enormously, her courage, her tenacity, her vision… when I think about what she did all those years ago in Brooklyn, taking on archetypes, taking on attitudes and accusations flowing from all directions, I am really in awe of her.

Secretary of State Clinton expresses admiration for Margaret Sanger and confusion about Our Lady of Guadalupe. MEXICO CITY (California ... continue reading

America’s 'Throw Away' Babies: The Tonuya Rainey Case

Image of Tonuya Rainey was charged with illegally terminating a pregnancy, child abuse and improper disposal of human remains. She administered RU 486 to her daughter in an attempt to kill her grandson through a chemical abortion and when the little boy was born alive, placed him in a trashbag to die.

The child was born alive after an attempted abortion.The grandmother finished killing her grandson by placing the baby boy in a garbage bag ... continue reading

Three Bishops Close Ranks on Canon 915

Image of Governor Sebelius got some bad news as well -- something not noticed much in Catholic media or the secular press. The bishops of Washington, D.C., and Arlington, Virginia, confirmed publicly they would uphold the declaration of her ordinary, Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City, stating that Governor Sebelius should not present herself for communion.

Archbishop Wuerl and Bishop Loverde would back up Bishop Naumann in regard to the future Secretary of Health and Human Services. ... continue reading

Dictates of Conscience - or Dictated Conscience?

Image of Mandating professional compliance is a heavy-handed, despotic approach and hardly reflects Obama's self-described moderate approach to abortion policy.

President Obama has directed the Department of Health and Human Services to rescind the conscience clause. WASHINGTON, D.C. (ACLJ) - ... continue reading

The Struggle for Notre Dame: Two Bishops and a Cardinal add their Voice

Image of Even given the dignity of the Office of the President, this offer is still providing a platform and an award to a public figure who has been candid on his pro-abortion views. Particularly troubling is the Honorary Law Degree since it recognizes that the person is a

Notre Dame has become the symbol of our resolve as Catholics to take a clear stand for the Culture of Life. A New Catholic Action is being ... continue reading

Senator Casey Withdraws as Commencement Speaker at St. Vincent’s College

Image of U.S. Sen. Robert Casey, D-Pa., has canceled his May 9 appearance without explanation. St. Vincent College spokesman Don Orlando says Casey gave no reason for canceling.

Did Senator Casey decide he did not want to face the flood of protests which would accompany his address? WASHINGTON (Catholic Online) - ... continue reading

HLI President, ND Alum Fr. Euteneuer Condemns Obama Invite

"Our Lady would hardly be impressed by the 'prestige' this event will bring to the school named in her honor," Euteneuer concluded. "Nor ... continue reading

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