by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The young adult ministry at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in the Archdiocese of New York will make the Sacrament of Reconciliation available around-the-clock on March 6-7.
Monthly Archives: February 2009
Rising Catholic Political Star to Rebut Obama Tonight
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
After a spate of embarrassments from too many Catholic politicians who defy Church teaching, American Catholics will finally get to hear from a politician who practices what he preaches. Louisiana’s governor, Bobby Jindal, a devout Catholic, is slated to deliver the Republican response to President Obama’s prime-time address to Congress tonight.
Speaker Pelosi Meets With San Francisco Archbishop
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Months after she promised to meet with San Francisco Archbishop George Niederauer regarding comments she made on national television about the Church’s position on when life begins, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi finally made good on her word.
Vatican Condemns Blasphemous Israeli TV Show
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The Vatican has formally complained to the Israeli government about an Israeli television show that ridiculed Jesus and Mary, calling it an offensive act of intolerance.
Study Finds Teens Conflicted About Ethical Behavior
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A new study finds teens to be very conflicted about what types of behavior are appropriate in order to succeed in life. While most say they plan to make ethical decisions when they join the workforce, large numbers think its okay to lie to their parents, or to cheat in school in order to succeed.
Another Pro-Abortion Catholic May Head U.S. Health Department
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Another pro-abortion Catholic politician with ties to one of the nation’s most notorious late-term abortionists is said to be President Obama’s top choice to head the Health and Human Services (HHS) Department after another pro-abortion Catholic politician withdrew from consideration due to tax problems.
Archbishop Dolan To Succeed Cardinal Egan
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The Vatican has announced that it will accept the resignation of New York’s Cardinal Edward M. Egan, 76, and has appointed Milwaukee Archbishop Timothy Dolan, 59, as his successor.
Senator Will Force Vote to Prevent Fairness Doctrine
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) announced that he will force a vote next week on a bill that prevents the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from reinstating the Fairness Doctrine.
Nationwide Petition Launched To Deny Communion to Speaker Pelosi
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A nationwide petition campaign is underway that will ask U.S. Bishops to withhold communion from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other prominent Catholics in public office who persistently dissent from Church teaching on serious moral issues.
Bishop Bans Pro-Abortion Politicians from St. Patrick’s Day Festivities
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The bishop of the Diocese of Scranton, Pennsylvania is threatening to close the diocesan cathedral during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations this year if elected officials who support abortion are featured at the events.
