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Cardinal Burke . . .”That the fundamental question has to be the question of human life itself,” . . .

September 2, 2016 breaking Comments Off on Cardinal Burke . . .”That the fundamental question has to be the question of human life itself,” . . .

September 1, 2016 (LifeSiteNews) — Cardinal Raymond Burke called it an “absolute contradiction” for poverty, immigration, and the environment to be placed by leading U.S. prelates on the same priority level as protecting and defending life and the family. “All of these questions have moral importance, but there can be no question — also in the long tradition of not only the Church’s thinking but also of philosophical reason — that the fundamental question has to be the question of human life itself, the respect for the inviolable dignity of human life, and of its cradle, its source, in the union of a man and woman in marriage, which according to God’s plan, is the place where new human life…Continue Reading

More On Global Warming From Our Pope . . .

September 1, 2016 breaking Comments Off on More On Global Warming From Our Pope . . .

Pope Francis issues a message for World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. There is a specific sin against the environment, which has a harmful impact on people. “When we mistreat nature, we also mistreat human beings.” We need a change in lifestyle. The pontiff proposes a new work of corporal and spiritual mercy for the “care of the common home”. He also offers a prayer at the end.  Vatican City (AsiaNews) – There is a sin against the care of creation, which must be confessed especially in this Jubilee of Mercy. There is also self-examination, repentance, confession, and a resolve to change life, polluting less, consuming less, being less selfish, says Pope Francis in his Message today for…Continue Reading

Pope himself will temporarily lead new department for migrants

September 1, 2016 breaking Comments Off on Pope himself will temporarily lead new department for migrants

The new dicastery “serving integral human development,” which merges a number of pontifical councils, was established today. For the moment, however, Pope Francis has decided that he will be personally in charge of the department dedicated to migrants and refugees. His choice comes as a response to the current crisis in this field. It is a way to highlight the importance of this issue and to show the Pope’s personal commitment. The Bishop of Rome will only – See more at: http://aleteia.org/2016/08/31/pope-himself-will-temporarily-lead-new-department-for-migrants/#sthash.ij4IDxz9.dpuf

Not sure how to vote in the U.S. election? Here’s Cardinal Burke’s advice

August 31, 2016 breaking Comments Off on Not sure how to vote in the U.S. election? Here’s Cardinal Burke’s advice

ROME, Italy, August 30, 2016 (LifeSiteNews) — Cardinal Raymond Burke, one of the most outspoken defenders on Catholic teaching regarding life, marriage, sexuality, and the family, weighed in on the upcoming U.S. election, telling reporters that the faithful must vote for the candidate who will do the most to “advance” the protection of human life, defense of the family, respect for freedom, and care for the poor. “I think that what we have to do in this time is to look at both candidates to see if one of them will not, at least in some way, advance the common good, both with respect to the good of human life, the good of the family, the freedom of conscience, the…Continue Reading

Did a Catholic healthcare org just agree to hand out contraception under pressure from the ACLU?

August 30, 2016 breaking Comments Off on Did a Catholic healthcare org just agree to hand out contraception under pressure from the ACLU?

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, August 29, 2016 (LifeSiteNews) — Under pressure from the American Civil Liberties Union, a major Catholic healthcare provider has apparently committed to provide artificial contraception at a chain of clinics it has taken over from Walgreens, the for-profit pharmaceutical chain. “If they are really going to be handing out contraception,” said Michael Hichborn of the Catholic watchdog organization, the Lepanto Institute, “then they will be in contradiction of Catholic teaching.” SSM Health came under fire when it announced jointly with Walgreens that the Catholic group of 18 hospitals and 65 clinics would take over 26 “express” healthcare clinics already operating in Walgreens pharmacies in the St. Louis

St John the Baptist: a model for our time

August 29, 2016 breaking Comments Off on St John the Baptist: a model for our time

(Vatican Radio) Monday, August 29th, the Church remembers the Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist (cf. Mk 6:17-29). For centuries, St. John the Baptist served as the principal model of Christian manhood, and Pope Francis has called the great prophet and precursor of the Lord a model for Christians also today. The Director of Vatican Radio’s English for India service, Fr. Melwin Pinto, SJ, shared with us some reflections on the enduring importance of St. John the Baptist’s example on this, the liturgical memory of his martyrdom, saying that contemporary society could greatly benefit by imitation of his fearlessness. “He never was scared to speak the truth,” said Fr. Pinto. “He was faithful to God’s word, and God’s law: and…Continue Reading

For David Daleiden, Soros money shows Planned Parenthood in a panic

August 27, 2016 breaking Comments Off on For David Daleiden, Soros money shows Planned Parenthood in a panic

Washington D.C., Aug 26, 2016 / 10:55 am (CNA).- A leaked grant report from the Open Societies Foundation seems to show Planned Parenthood and its allies in a panicked effort to raise millions of dollars to counter a series of investigative videos alleging the abortion provider broke the law. For undercover journalist David Daleiden, it’s a sign of hope. “It shows that the issue of selling baby body parts for profit is an issue that could shut Planned Parenthood down. And that is why they are taking it so seriously,” Daleiden, founder of the Center for Medical Progress, told CNA Aug. 24 In an undercover project released last year, Daleiden and a colleague had posed as prospective buyers of fetal…Continue Reading

Meeting Point Sex Ed Program Not Ready for Catholic Schools

August 26, 2016 breaking Comments Off on Meeting Point Sex Ed Program Not Ready for Catholic Schools

The Meeting Point: Course of Affective Sexual Education for Young People (http://www.educazioneaffettiva.org/) is a high school-level sex education program developed by “a group of married couples in Spain,” supported by the Spanish Bishops’ Conference and released online by the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for the Family in July 2016.  It is intended for use in Catholic high schools, parishes and homes. Although The Cardinal Newman Society does not formally review educational materials, we have taken a close look at this program because of its high profile, parent concerns about its suitability for Catholic families, and our mission to promote and protect faithful Catholic education. We find that The Meeting Point makes frequent use of sexually explicit and morally objectionable images, fails…Continue Reading

Why this diocese is ditching Common Core for liberal arts

August 25, 2016 breaking Comments Off on Why this diocese is ditching Common Core for liberal arts

Marquette, Mich., Aug 24, 2016 / 03:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Diocese of Marquette in Michigan says it is already experiencing success in their process of adopting a Catholic liberal arts curriculum for all its schools, rather than using Common Core State Standards. The schools in the diocese previously had no set curriculum. The adoption of a classical curriculum comes at a time when two bills that would repeal and replace the Common Core State

Baton Rouge Establishes Special Flood Victims Fund

August 24, 2016 breaking Comments Off on Baton Rouge Establishes Special Flood Victims Fund

By KATHLEEN NAAB The Diocese of Baton Rouge, La., is welcoming assistance as so many thousands of people have lost homes or property and many have been killed in the massive flooding affecting the state. “The historic flooding that has taken place has impacted nearly every corner of our diocese, and our parishes and schools are struggling to recover in an effort to provide for the spiritual and educational needs of their parishioners and students,” a statement from the diocese noted. A special account was established to assist the victims, the “Diocese of Baton Rouge Disaster Assistance Fund.” Monetary donations are critically needed at this time. To donate, please make checks payable to “Diocese of Baton Rouge,” reference “Disaster Assistance…Continue Reading