Topic: usccb
Friday of the Seventh Week of Easter(Click here for readings)After Jesus had revealed himself to his disciples and eaten breakfast with them, he said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you ... discussBoston College (BC), a university that stands proudly within the Jesuit, Catholic tradition, has raised the ire of Catholics in the United States and Ireland by choosing to honor Irish Prime Minister ... discuss
Thursday of the Seventh Week of Easter(Click here for readings)Father, they are your gift to me. I wish that where I am they also may be with me, that they may see my glory that you gave me, bec ... discuss
In his press briefing yesterday, Jay Carney said the most ridiculous thing I've heard come out of his mouth. And he has spewed some truly unbelievable (false) stuff. JAY CARNEY: Broadly speaking, I ca ... discuss
Wednesday of the Seventh Week of Easter (Click here for readings) Lifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed, saying: “Holy Father, keep them in your name that you have given me, so that ... discuss
Tuesday of the Seventh Week of Easter(Click here for readings)Jesus said to his disciples: “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. …I have told yo ... discuss
Image found here.Wow, over a week since my last post. Sorry, y'all, but I've been that busy. I've found myself coming up with different projects and things to do offline (purposely; don't want to keep ... discuss
Monday of the Seventh Week of Easter(Click here for readings)The disciples said to Jesus, “Behold, the hour is coming and has arrived when each of you will be scattered to his own home and you w ... discuss
The Ascension of Our Lord Part II(Click here for readings)Jesus led his disciples out as far as Bethany, raised his hands, and blessed them. As he blessed them he parted from them and was taken ... discuss
From last year ... because I can't beat it and needed to read it myself this year. So in case you do too, here it is!The Ascension of ChristSalvador Dali, 1958Traditionally this is called Ascension Th ... discuss
Tuesday of the Sixth Week of Easter(Click here for readings)Jesus said to his disciples: “…If I do not go, the Advocate will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to yo ... discuss
Saturday of the Fifth Week of Easter.(Click here for readings)Jesus said to his disciples: “If the world hates you, realize that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, the ... discuss
Feast of Saints Philip and James(Click here for readings)Jesus said to Thomas, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, ... discuss
The repeal of the death penalty in Maryland represents a courageous step toward a culture of life, said the bishop who chairs the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Committee on Domestic Ju ... discuss
Here is an infographic goodie for all of us. It is from the USCCB. All you have to do is look and enjoy… † ... discuss
A.M.D.G. J.M.J. A.T.C. Laudetur Iesus Christus! Nunc et in æternum! Amen. Christus resurrexit! Alleluia! Vere resurrexit! Alleluia! Tuesday of the Second Week of Easter Yesterday started out as ... discuss
Thursday of the Fifth Week of Easter.(Click here for readings)“Jesus said to his disciples: “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. …I have ... discuss
I've been reading story after story about Obama's invoking God's blessing upon Planned Parenthood. Most of the authors seem very angry that Obama could be so audacious, or the hypocrisy involved. Unti ... discuss
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is urging Catholics to contact their representatives in support of the Health Care Conscience Rights Act.“The Obama Administration’s contraceptive/ ... discuss
Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Easter (Click here for readings) Jesus said to his disciples: I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He takes away every branch in me that do ... discuss
Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Easter(Click here for readings)Jesus said to his disciples: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. ... discuss
Monday of the Fifth Week of Easter(Click here for readings)Jesus said to his disciples: “Whoever has my commandments and observes them is the one who loves me. Whoever loves me will ... discuss
Fifth Sunday of Easter(Click here for readings)When Judas had left them, Jesus said …“My children, I will be with you only a little while longer. I give you a new commandment: ... discuss
I didn't plan to have the last two WILW posts to be themed but that is life for you. ;)Since yesterday's doctor appointment ended with my doctor telling me that I should avoid eating wheat, I thought ... discuss
Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Easter(Click here for readings)Jesus cried out and said, “Whoever believes in me believes not only in me but also in the one who sent me…I came into the wor ... discuss
The president of the US bishops' conference says "now is the time” to fix the nation’s broken immigration system. Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York said this Monday at a press con ... discuss
Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Easter. (Click here for readings) The Jews gathered around Jesus and said to him, “How long are you going to keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell ... discuss
Your Excellencies:In earlier communication, I have provided detailed documentation regarding immoral practices in Philly's Catholic hospitals: the paucity of NFP-only physicians, "privileges" for ... discuss
Friday of the Third Week of Easter(Click here for readings)The Jews quarreled among themselves, saying, “How can this man give us his Flesh to eat?” Jesus said to them, “Amen, ... discuss
Today I am reflecting on Luke 6:27-28:But to you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.Specifically how this rela ... discuss
John A. Gallagher, Ph.D.Corporate Director, EthicsCatholic Health PartnersCincinnati, OhioDear Dr. Gallagher,The fourth edition of the USCCB's Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care ... discuss
Deprivation of Food & Water: "someone has made the decision that your time is up. And it wasn't God"
Over the years, Our Sunday Visitor has brought to light gaping chasms between Catholic medical ethics and situations in "Catholic" hospitals.Difficult to believe, but March 31st marks the eighth anni ... discuss
The desert is not a dwelling place; it is only a path, a road on which one comes to know the merciful love of God. Everyone who seeks God must pass along it, since the experience of the desert is clos ... discuss
God Bless Pope Francis....and Pope Benedict"The appearance of a new pope is a noisy affair. The great bells of St. Peter’s follow the white smoke; the cheering crowd of tens of thousands overflow th ... discuss
As per Stephen Mosher of the Population Research Institute, "According to a new statement by the German Bishops’ Conference, Catholic physicians and hospitals can now prescribe and administer ... discuss
Here is an infographic goodie for all of us. It is from the USCCB. All you have to do is look and enjoy… † ... discuss
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has been a longstanding proponent of health care reform. Yet because the revised HHS mandate would still force employers to pay ... discuss
The HHS mandates are draconian, nullifying conscience protections by forcing employers to pay for sterilizations and abortifacients/contraceptives. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCC ... discuss
Your Excellencies:There should be deep concern about Philadelphia's Catholic hospitals (i.e., 1) the paucity of NFP-only physicians, 2) "privileges" for IVF specialists, 3) "privileges" for associates ... discuss
HHS PROPOSAL FALLS SHORT IN MEETING CHURCH CONCERNS; BISHOPS LOOK FORWARD TO ADDRESSING ISSUES WITH ADMINISTRATIONBishops look forward to finding acceptable solutions to shortcomingsConcerned that fir ... discuss
(Click here for readings)Jesus began speaking in the synagogue, saying: “Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.” And all spoke highly of him and were amazed ... discuss
(Click here for readings)Jesus stood up to read and was handed a scroll of the prophet Isaiah. He unrolled the scroll and found the passage where it was written: “The spirit of the L ... discuss
Day Nine: Sunday, January 27, 2012Printable version of Day NineIntercession: For repentance, healing and peace, in every heart and every nation.Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory BeReflection: ... discuss
The Colorado Independent is one of numerous news outlets reporting on the tragic case of Lori Stodghill, her preborn sons, and Denver-based Catholic Health Initiatives.... "Lori Stodghill was 31-years ... discuss
A widely reported item about Denver Colorado-based Catholic Health Initiatives has received some confirmation by Colorado's Catholic bishops."A Catholic hospital in Colorado is arguing in court docum ... discuss
Day Five: Wednesday, January 23, 2012Printable version of Day FiveIntercession: For scientists and pharmaceutical employees who help create and manufacture contraceptive and abortifacient drugs: ... discuss
January 22 is the anniversary of Roe v. Wade and the day established by the Church of penance for abortion, has been formally named as the “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. ... discuss
. January 22nd marks the 40th anniversary of Roe v Wade. Pray for the end to legal abortion in the United States. If you are in Manhattan, Timothy Cardinal Dolan will be celebrating the 7 ... discuss
Day One: Saturday, January 19, 2013Printable version of Day OneIntercession: For the mother who awakens each morning with the memory of abortion fresh in her mind: that the Lord may still the ter ... discuss
Monopoly?Six "Catholic" hospitals operate within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Organizationally, 1) Holy Redeemer stands alone; 2) Mercy Fitzgerald, 3) Mercy Philadelphia, 4) Mercy Subur ... discuss
Bishop Joseph McFadden of Harrisburg, chairman of the Committee on Catholic Education of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, has released a report examining the implementation of Blessed ... discuss
I'm linking up with {the awesome and inspiring} Melanie of Only a Breathand the One Word 365 Community.(Thank you, Melanie, for your awesome artwork!)Remember how I said in my New Year's eve post that ... discuss
Monopoly?As you know, six "Catholic" hospitals operate within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Organizationally, 1) Holy Redeemer stands alone; 2) Mercy Fitzgerald, 3) Mercy Philadelphia, 4 ... discuss
Luke 2:1-14 Think Small(Click here for readings)While they were in Bethlehem, the time came for Mary to have her child, and she gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in swaddlin ... discuss
Luke 1:39-45 How Can This Be? (Part II)(Click here for readings)Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted El ... discuss
Greetings:On page A11 of the 12/12/12 Bucks County Courier Times, an ad appeared for St. Mary's maternity services. Noting "24 OB/GYN specialists" and "high-risk pregnancy management e ... discuss
Your Excellencies:Inarguably, there are hospitals for whom the label "Catholic" seems tantamount to false advertising. Such mislabeling endangers the physical and spiritual h ... discuss
Your Excellencies:There is at least one hospital within the geographic boundaries of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, for which "Catholic" is a mislabeling that endangers the physical and sp ... discuss
"Government should uphold - and not undermine - those institutions which are custodians of the very values upon which civilization is founded: religion, education and, above all, family." -- Ro ... discuss
"Government should uphold - and not undermine - those institutions which are custodians of the very values upon which civilization is founded: religion, education and, above all, family." -- Ro ... discuss
The U.S. Catholic bishops have launched a pastoral strategy addressing critical life, marriage and religious liberty concerns. The five-part strategy or call to prayer was approved by the bishops in N ... discuss
In my opinion, the USCCB's Ethical and Religious Directives, 5th ed (2009) could have done a superior job of incorporating the truth so beautifully explained by the Vatican, in its ... discuss
Advent is the (roughly) 4 week season before Christmas when Catholic and other Christians commemorate the first coming of Christ and anticipate his second coming. The first Sunday of Advent ... discuss
image of Christ from Upper South Gallery in Hagia Sophia With the liturgical year at an end, let's check in on what His Holiness has been up to. Popery There's the new book, but we cov ... discuss
The Weekly Standard reports. Excerpt: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has taken a bold stand for religious freedom. In a recent statement, titled “Our First, Most Cheris ... discuss
Brethren, Peace and Good to all of you in Jesus’ Name. In case you were missing it – and sorry I took so long to restate it – the aftermath of President Obama’s reelection has had no effect ... discuss
Your Eminence:I would like to call to your attention Holy Redeemer's Making Your Own Health Care Decisions and its accompanying Advance Directive Form. These documents fail to specify ... discuss
[T]he purpose of a system is what it does. This is a basic dictum. It stands for bald fact, which makes a better starting point in seeking understanding than the familiar attributions of good intenti ... discuss
In the wake of the tragic death of Savita Halappanar, various pro-life and Catholic commentators have been claiming that inducing delivery of Savita's child would have an appropriate course of action. ... discuss
Libby Anne, of Love, Joy, Feminism, recently blogged about “How [She] Lost Faith in the ‘Pro-Life’ Movement.” Marc Barnes addresses Libby Anne’s statements in a three-par ... discuss
Cardinal Dolan’s address, which he gave to the General Assembly of the USCCB fall meeting is worth reading. The blogs are already lighting up over it, and many are focusing on the hint that we c ... discuss
On Thursday, October 11, in his motu proprio Porta Fidei (“The Door of Faith”)[*], Pope Benedict XVI officially opened the Year of Faith. Thursday was chosen because it marked the fiftiet ... discuss
Source: Associated Press The Novus Ordo Catholic Church has failed. We have failed in our duty to Almighty God and to country. We should be utterly ashamed of ourselves. ... discuss
The re-election of Barack Obama, the most anti-life and anti-family president in US history, is indeed tragic. The truth, however, is that his re-election is but a symptom of a greater evil which exte ... discuss
My heart is as leaden as the grey skies which are blustering and threatening to once again pound our coastline, and I feel like I am attending the funeral of my homeland. So I make moves to comfort my ... discuss
And he may very well. After all, who here really knows his heart? But if he does, I'm sure it won't be because of the budget. CRISIS - We interrupt the presidential campaign to raise this pressing qu ... discuss
Marjorie Dannenfelser, President, Susan B. Anthony List: This new ad from the pro-life SBA List debunks the claim that Planned Parenthood, America's #1 abortion provider, provides mammograms but does ... discuss
Marjorie Dannenfelser, President, Susan B. Anthony List: This new ad from the pro-life SBA List debunks the claim that Planned Parenthood, America's #1 abortion provider, provides mammograms but does ... discuss
Pennsylvania Catholic Bishops Each year on this day the Catholic Church celebrates “All Saints Day.” This solemnity remembers those who have fulfilled their earthly vocation and now enjoy etern ... discuss
This new ad from the pro-life SBA List debunks the claim that Planned Parenthood, America's #1 abortion provider, provides mammograms but does not provide abortions. The ad also hits back on the false ... discuss
Not all voters who hold a pro-life position plan to vote for pro-life candidates for public office in the Nov. 6 election. As in 2008, some pro-life Catholic and evangelical protestant Christians are ... discuss
What does your Confession look like? How are you teaching your children to go through their own Sacraments of Reconciliation as time goes by? What do your habits on this particular sacrament say abo ... discuss
So says Henry Margusity, senior meteorologist with AccuWeather, when talking about Hurricane Sandy. He states: “This could be a disaster of biblical proportions — a multi-billion-dollar disaster ... discuss
USCCB Responds To Inaccurate Statement Of Fact On HHS Mandate Made During Vice Presidential Debate ... discuss
Silent Day Returns for 2012, 60 Girls Canceled Abortions in 2011 Last year, when thousands of students across the nation participated in the Pro-life Day of Silent Solidarity, 60 girls canceled t ... discuss
From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops:WASHINGTON—A Mass and Pilgrimage for Life and Liberty at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington is slate ... discuss
Gary Bauer, Contributing Author: The health care reform law known as Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare, is Barack Obama's signature first-term accomplishment. Given the si ... discuss
Biden lies, and the Catholic Church calls a lie a lie. This is not a fact. The HHS mandate contains a narrow, four-part exemption for certain “religious employers.” That exemption was made final i ... discuss
Joe Biden: “Under Law Planned Parenthood Can’t Perform Abortions” Campaigning in Wisconsin, pro-abortion Vice President Joe Biden misled voters today by saying Planned Parenthood, the nation ... discuss
I was surprised at how swiftly the Bishops responded to Biden's lie. KUDO's to the USCCB on this. The U.S. bishops criticized Vice President Joe Biden for an “inaccurate statement of fact” a ... discuss
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement on Joe Biden's comments during last night's vice presidential debate regarding the HHS mandate.USCCB Responds To Inaccurate Stat ... discuss
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued the following statement, October 12. Full text follows:Last night, the following statement was made during the Vice Presidential deb ... discuss
Last night, during the Vice Presidential debate, Vice President Joe Biden made a very interesting comment about the HHS Mandate. The comment he made was patently false. Today the USCCB responded in a ... discuss
Since Cardinal O'Connor left his pulpit in New York's St Patrick's Cathedral, pro-death Catholic politicians have had it relatively easy. He went toe to toe with Mario Cuomo in his infamous statement, ... discuss
Last Sunday, I went to St. Mark's in Catonsville (21228) to participate in the mass with Abp. Lori of Baltimore. I saw him before at the HHS Fortnight for Freedom mass, too, but this time my family wa ... discuss
Given the extent of the sex abuse scandals that rocked the Western world over the last 10-20 years, the Church — and indeed the entire world — has reached a growing awareness of just how d ... discuss
While hoping that the Catholic Campaign for Human Development will actually be reformed, faithful Catholics are right to remain skeptical. Prudence dictates continued withholding of contributions from ... discuss
Jimmy Akin has an update regarding the uses of modified Agnus Dei in the liturgy. He now has the bulletin from the USCCB himself and he posted (bolding is his): This alteration is effective immedia ... discuss
From the latest USCCB Committee for Divine Worship (BCDW) Newsletter as per Jerry Galipeau. USCCB Administrative Committee Approves Change to Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship In response to a ... discuss
I'm a practicing Catholic.As a Catholic, I'm disgusted by Obama's assault on my faith. I'm disgusted by his war on the First Amendment. Obama is attacking my God-given rights and my freedom.People of ... discuss
Poison, poison everywhere. For the young and for the old. Be sure to catch the excellent Dr. Joel Brind, who had a guest post earlier this week at Jill Stanek's site, titled: New York City's Class I ... discuss
If it weren't for my Journey - one thing I would definitely not have now is my new found love of the Bible, the Word, Scripture, the Gospel - I'm still not sure what the proper terminology is and I fi ... discuss
It's a start anyway.... Good-bye and good riddance to John Carr. Hello to Jonathan J. Reyes. "Gaudeamus igitur, and chill the champagne!"Terrific Appointment at Bishops' Conference ... discuss
When I go to Adoration, it is such a privilege and such a humility. I go there in poverty — unworthy of anything, but willing to be open, because I trust that all God wants of us is our willingn ... discuss
No one has spoken more forcefully and eloquently on the abominable Obama/HHS mandate than Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB),. Speaking t ... discuss
Philosophy? I’m a Christian and a Democrat, that’s all! —Franklin D. Roosevelt I’m pretty sure most of you have caught the news that John Carr, Executive Director of the Departm ... discuss
Obama Backed Infanticide: Pro-Lifers Had It Right All Along< The title of Ramesh Ponnuru’s excellent post today captures a powerful truth–“Obama and Infanticide: The media still insist on de ... discuss
The HHS mandate associated with the Affordable Care Act nullifies the legal protection of Catholic health care providers to practice in a manner consistent with Catholic teaching on medical ... discuss
From: jwj Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2012 Subject: Special Report -- Obama & Abortion Not sure if you get this, so I thought I would pass it on.From: Gary L. Bauer Sent: Tue, ... discuss
One of the reasons I wanted to “reboot” this blog is that I often failed to write about things that truly interested me. This meant that my posts rarely fit the “theme” of the ... discuss
Brothers and sisters: Peace and Good to all of you in Jesus’ Name. We’ve discussed so far the common Tradition the Catholic and the Orthodox Church hold in common, as well as their common “apos ... discuss
One of the reasons I wanted to “reboot” this blog is that I often failed to write about things that truly interested me. This meant that my posts rarely fit the “theme” of the ... discuss
That post I did on the retirement of John Carr and hope for the end of the Progressive stranglehold on the USCCB's social justice committees of various kinds? That was just the beginning of the story ... discuss
from http://laycatholics.org/2012/09/07/catholic-nun-bears-false-witness-against-catholic-bishops-at-democratic-national-convention-video/She falsely said:“Paul Ryan claims his budget reflects ... discuss
Simone Campbell, the chief nun on the bus, showed up at the Democrats convention to shill for the most rabid abortion proponent ever to sit in the oval office. While the Catholic Church teaches that a ... discuss
"Behold I send you as sheep in the midst of wolves. Be ye therefore wise as serpents and simple as doves. But beware of men. For they will deliver you up in councils, and they will scourge you ... discuss
Whatever your political beliefs, it must have come as a surprise to hear that Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, the head of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops/USCCB, would be offering a benedic ... discuss
WaPo is running a hagiographical reflection on the retirement of John Carr from his long time role as the real muscle behind the USCCB's social justice committee. For almost 25 years he’s been at ... discuss
by John-Henry Westen August 24, 2012, (LifeSiteNews.com) – In a recent interview with National Review’s Kathryn Jean Lopez, New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan celebrated the Catholicism of both c ... discuss
USCCB President Cardinal Dolan celebrates Catholicism of VP picks Biden and Ryan | LifeSiteNews.com mg width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1926891106758008587-4926 ... discuss
Cardinal Timothy Dolan made the following request today on the website of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York:Prayers for Cardinal GeorgeI would like to ask you to please keep Francis Cardinal ... discuss
A fascinating article in the Wall Street Journal by economist Antony Davies and Catholic theologian Kristina Antolin: Someone is twisting the Catholic Church’s teachings on caring for the poor, ... discuss
A fascinating article in the Wall Street Journal by economist Antony Davies and Catholic theologian Kristina Antolin: Someone is twisting the Catholic Church’s teachings on caring for the poor, ... discuss
An online friend sent me her letter to Cardinal Dolan with the reminder that no one who opposes Church teachings should be given a platform in the Catholic Church. She also included quotes on scandal ... discuss
It's been a bad news week.Life Site News reports the Canadian Medical Association says babies are not human until after birth:Delegates to the Canadian Medical Association’s annual general council ... discuss
by John-Henry Westen August 16, 2012 (LifeSiteNews.com) – In July, LifeSiteNews broke the story of Catholic Relief Services, “the official overseas relief and development agency of the USCCB,” g ... discuss
by John-Henry Westen August 16, 2012 (LifeSiteNews.com) – In July, LifeSiteNews broke the story of Catholic Relief Services, “the official overseas relief and development agency of the USCCB,” g ... discuss
by John-Henry Westen August 16, 2012 (LifeSiteNews.com) – In July, LifeSiteNews broke the story of Catholic Relief Services, “the official overseas relief and development agency of the USCCB,” g ... discuss
In the wake of the selection of Paul Ryan as the VP nominee, you will be hearing a lot about how Ryan is a bad Catholic because the Bishops criticized the Ryan budget plan. Let me cut to the chase, th ... discuss
by John-Henry Westen NEW YORK, August 13, 2012 (LifeSiteNews.com) - New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan has for the first time personally responded to what he refers to as “stacks of mail protesting ... discuss
Whenever my younger son is particularly happy he lets out with a dazzling grin and it always thrills me, because I recognize therein my grandmother’s smile. She died when I was ten years old, bu ... discuss
When Mitt Romney selected the Catholic Paul Ryannning mate, he probably thought it would lock in “the Catholic vote” in one neat move.He couldn’t possibly understand that what heR ... discuss
As everyone probaly knows by now, Paul Ryan from Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District has been selected by Mitt Romney as His running mate. Cong. Paul RyanNaturally, the attacks from the left have b ... discuss
Or is it our "Come Out Team?" Will Romney-Ryan lead us out of Death Valley? Remember, 2013 marks the 40th anniversary of Roe v Wade. 40 years wandering in the desert. Is this America's last chance to ... discuss
The following letter was sent by a concerned Catholic. The sentiments and expressions used in the letter do not reflect Socon or Bust’s views of the controversy. At the very least, the ... discuss
Obama Attendance at Catholic Charities Dinner Sparks Criticism President Barack Obama has been invited to attend the annual Al Smith Catholic Charities dinner this October in New York and the par ... discuss
by John-Henry Westen NEW YORK, August 9, 2012 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Both behind the scenes and in public, pro-life leaders are asking USCCB President and New York Cardinal Archbishop Timothy Dolan to r ... discuss
by John-Henry Westen NEW YORK, August 9, 2012 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Both behind the scenes and in public, pro-life leaders are asking USCCB President and New York Cardinal Archbishop Timothy Dolan to r ... discuss
A Sister of Social Service and a psychotherapist received the 2012 People of Life Award for lifetime commitment to the pro-life movement, at an August 6 ceremony at the annual Diocesan Pro-Life Leader ... discuss
Deacon Ken took yesterday's readings where people were hungry, added Chick-fil-A's incident of last week and gave us a fantastic homily that clarifies two very important points of Catholic teaching.Pl ... discuss
And so do I Brethren, Peace and Good to all of you. There is a time to affirm, and a time to reassess and reconsider In AD 427, with the Vandals almost knocking at his door, an elderly St. Augusti ... discuss
The latest news on the infamous Catholic Campaign for Human Development is more proof that the agency made a wrong turn a long time ago and may never recover. Read all about it in today's commentary ... discuss
Brethren: Peace and Good to all of you. A short note to invite you to read an essay by R. Michael Dunnigan, entitled The End of the Age of Distraction over at the Catholic World Report. In his ... discuss
"Out of Africa...."From Catholic World News - Kenya's bishops decry international push for contraception:The bishops of Kenya have decried renewed international efforts to promote contraception in Afr ... discuss
Are you a faithful citizen? Test your knowledge of the issues and the Church's position on them by taking our quiz. for the answers, click on the link at the bottom of the page.Twenty Questions f ... discuss
On June 5, 2012, New York Times writer Pam Belluck wrote an article called “Abortion Qualms on Morning-After Pill May Be Unfounded.” In her article, Belluck mistakenly lumps Plan B and ella—two ... discuss
Wow! Bishop Cordileone has been in my thoughts and prayers since he was sent to shepherd the Oakland pasture. But now he's been sent to the ecclesial and cultural front lines, both of which converge ... discuss
Today marks the 34th Anniversary of continuous Perpetual Adoration* of the Blessed Sacrament in the city of Dubuque, IA. The chapel where this takes place is operated by the Power of Prayer Inc. ... discuss
Fr. Alfonse Mt 20:20-28 Ignoring The Past(Click here for readings)The mother of the sons of Zebedee approached Jesus with her sons and asked Him, “Command that these two sons of mine sit at ... discuss
Denise Hunnell, M.D. Pope Benedict XVI offered an encouraging message to the recent meeting of the Equipes Notre Dame (translation: Teams of Our Lady), a pro-marriage apostolate. The Holy Father inv ... discuss
A recent letter to the editor mixed apples and oranges, to come up with bananas.While taking exception to those who oppose the Affordable Health Care Act (Not the Time to Argue Ideology, 7/24/12),&nbs ... discuss
Check out this website I found at campaign.r20.constantcontact.com Washington, DC - Judie Brown, president of American Life League, issued the following statement: Recent revelations about t ... discuss
Catholic bishops helped to fund Alinsky training for Barack Obama, according to documentsAnger me?, yes, disgust me?, yes, surprize me?, NO!!!!!What happenned was that in 1986, the United States Confe ... discuss
MARK 3:1-6Jesus enters the synagogue and heals a man's withered hand while the Pharisees move toward final judgment. (Read it here.) Once again it comes down to the nitpicking details the Pharisees la ... discuss
Obama Administration Calls Pro-Lifers Terrorists Again Once again, the Obama administration has called “terrorists” the majority of Americans who support the pro-life view on abortion. A Janu ... discuss
Silence on contraception. If Humanae Vitae had been proclaimed loud and clear from its release in 1968 we would not be battling on all these other fronts today. And if the bishops had been committed t ... discuss
Yesterday's mailing from the Pennsylvania Pro Life Federation / Philly Pro Life was gushing in its support of a widely reported hospital merger in our area:"By now many of you have heard of the great ... discuss
MARK 2:23-28Jesus is passing through a field of grain on the Sabbath and the hungry disciples pick and eat grains. The Pharisees are all over this like white on rice. (You can read it here.) Here ... discuss
Go, Sister, go! One of the running nuns keeps the pace in the 2011 Labor Day 5K.Sr. Mary Rose Reddy, founder of the Running Nuns, could run circles around the silly nuns on the bus who would never dir ... discuss
Sister Mary Rose Reddy: “We do not feel at all represented by the LCWR” We've avoided this story because it is so close to women religious we have known -- heroically faithful sisters w ... discuss
About a year ago, Pat Gohn and I were chatting via skype about work-related issues, when the subject came around to her kids. I mentioned to her that my older son was, that very day, going on an inter ... discuss
In a post the other day on the violence against Pro-lifers that has cropped up recently, I mentioned the Homeland Security document that was released on 31 January 2012. In it the Departmen ... discuss
In the 14 days leading up to July 4th, American Catholics and many others who are concerned about religious freedom participated in the "Fortnight for Freedom," a campaign of prayer and teaching in su ... discuss
William R. Sasso, Chair of Holy Redeemer Health SystemMichael B. Laign, President and CEO of Holy Redeemer Health SystemSr Anne Marie Haas, Provincial Superior of the Sisters of the Holy Redeemer ... discuss
NEW YORK, NY — Priests for Life has offered its congratulations and pledged its continuing support to two archbishops named last week to ... discuss
Servant of God Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is now “Venerable” after the Vatican announced today that Benedict XVI had signed a decree recognising that the archbishop heroically lived Christian virt ... discuss
I am amusedly watching the reactions of the SCOTUS ruling on Obamacare — where yesterday’s “extremist activist court” is suddenly a model of humility and judicial restraint ... discuss
Here are three takes that summarize things fairly well. From CATO@Liberty: The Supreme Court ruled that ObamaCare’s individual mandate is not constitutional under the Commerce Power, which was how ... discuss
“You’re giving the prolife movement a black eye,” a male senior citizen angrily yelled out his open car ... discuss
from Jill Stanek.comby Susie Allen, host of the blog, Pro-Life in TN, and KelliWe welcome your suggestions for additions to our Top Blogs (see tab on right side of home page) ... discuss
by Susie Allen, host of the blog, Pro-Life in TN, and Kelli We welcome your suggestions for additions to our Top Blogs (see tab on right side of home page)! Email Susie@jillstanek.com. ProLifeBlogs p ... discuss
“I never, in my life, felt more certain that I was doing right, than I do in signing this paper.” So spoke Abraham Lincoln as he signed the Emancipation Proclamation 150 years ago this year. A ... discuss
The US Catholic Bishops have laid out their plan to defeat the Obama Administration’s HHS mandate this weekend. The Church is holding a Fortnight for Freedom to fight back against this unc ... discuss
Starting June 21 and running through July 4th is a two week period of prayer and education to counteract the Obama healthcare mandate and its threat to religious freedom. Clickables: Fortnight for F ... discuss
For the first time in history, the US Conference of Catholic Bishops has declared a Fortnight for Freedom in direct response to the attack on the Catholic Church and religious freedom by the Obama a ... discuss
Brethren: Peace and Good to all of you . Today, I took the following picture at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC: As you know, the bishops of the United St ... discuss
I meant to post this last Friday but was too exhausted to even turn on the computer when I got home. After a long day at work, I went to the necrological service of the son of one of my fellow homesch ... discuss
June 21 - July 4Catholics have been asked by our bishops to take action in defense of our religious liberty in the two weeks leading up to the 4th of July -- a "Fortnight for Freedom." ... discuss
Fortnight for Freedom Grassroots Action Plan June 21 - July 4 Catholics have been asked by our bishops to take action in defense of our religious liberty in the two weeks leading up to the 4th of J ... discuss
Fortnight for Freedom Opening Homily Archbishop William Lori mg width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1926891106758008587-3569668321686374758?l=frtimmoyle.blogspot.c ... discuss
I've never been a big fan of dystopian movies like THX 1138 or 1984. I found Fahrenheit 451 to be fairly decent, and Gattaca was actually good, but aside from that, I can't think of any dystopian movi ... discuss
Via Kathryn Jean Lopez ... A Fortnight for Freedom began Thursday night -- two weeks of prayer and education for the preservation of religious freedom, designated by the Catholic bishops of the United ... discuss
With the Fortnight for Freedom beginning today, the nation’s Catholic bishops have released a new prayer calling for greater respect and appreciation of religious liberty — which they say the Obam ... discuss
ONEWe spent a wonderful Father's Day at my in-laws' in Williamsburg. Did you know that my mother-in-law is the gardening queen? When Joe was growing up they ate fresh vegetables from their ... discuss
Fortnight For Freedom begins today on the vigil of the feasts of Sts. Thomas More and John Fischer, two men who strongly opposed Henry VIII's break with the Catholic Church. We’re beginning two week ... discuss
Fortnight For Freedom begins today - June 21, 2012 - July 4, 2012"the vigil of the Feasts of St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More—to July 4, Independence Day, are dedicated to this “fortnight ... discuss
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops have declared a Fortnight for Freedom, starting today -- the vigil of Thomas More and John Fisher -- and ending on the Fourth of July. We Catholi ... discuss
The fourteen days from June 21—the vigil of the Feasts of St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More—to July 4, Independence Day, are dedicated to this “fortnight for freedom”—a great hymn of praye ... discuss
The Fortnight for Freedom campaign the nation’s Catholic bishops started against the Obama HHS mandate, which forces religious groups to pay for abortions and birth control drugs for their employees ... discuss
Del 21 de junio al 4 de julio de 2012, los obispos católicos de los Estados Unidos impulsan una campaña por la libertad religiosa en la Unión Americana.Catorce días dedicados en cada diócesis a u ... discuss
Ten years ago today, the weblog known as MAN WITH BLACK HAT began publication.In the year of Our Lord two thousand and two, there were many new voices among those who practiced the Catholic faith, who ... discuss
Obama and his administration are attacking one of our most cherished, fundamental rights - religious liberty. This is a First Amendment issue.Obama's oppression of Catholics will not stand. He can't f ... discuss
Religious Freedom Under Siege: The Bishops Respondby Matthew J. Franck and William E. Simon Jr.June 20, 2012 The American Catholic bishops’ “Fortnight for Freedom,” which begins tomorrow, c ... discuss
This is just a reminder that the US Conference of Catholic Bishops have called on all Catholics to set aside time between 21 June to 4 July 2012 as a special period of prayer, study, catechesis, ... discuss
La web de ace prensa publicaba el pasado 8 de junio de 2012 un interesante artículo de análisis a raíz un texto publicado en el portal del Catholic World Report sobre el doble rasero de algunos per ... discuss
While correcting/updating OBGYNs in Philly Catholic Hospitals (6 19 12 update) (See attached), I was shocked to find that three physicians from Abington Perinatal Associates are also associated with S ... discuss
Prayer is powerful. We live in dire times when prayer is more essential than ever. Think of the power of praying the rosary as a family every night of these fourteen days. In this morning's Mass readi ... discuss
News that a George Soros funded group is going to fight the US Bishops during Fortnight for Freedom: John Gehring is an official at Faith in Public Life, and it is his organization that lives off the ... discuss
"t’s not about the Pill. It’s about the Bill (of Rights).That’s the view of two legal scholars on religious liberty issues as they observe what they see as an orchestrated campaign against the ... discuss
Over at the USCCB Media Blog Sister Mary Ann Walsh pens a nice review of Mark Shriver’s A Good Man: Rediscovering My Father, Sargent Shriver href="http://wp.patheos.com.s3.amazonaws.com/blogs/th ... discuss
