Catholic Campaign Scrutinized

BY STEVE WEATHERBE

Bishops Defend Program as Watchdog Group Issues a New Challenge

November 29-December 5, 2009 Issue

BALTIMORE — Members of the U.S. bishops’ subcommittee overseeing the Catholic Campaign for Human Development reassured their fellow bishops and donors that “no group that opposes Catholic social or moral teaching is eligible for funding” from their domestic anti-poverty campaign.

“We... READ MORE

A Catholic Answer to AIDS in Africa

BY Sue Ellin Browder

Program Changes Lives and Heals Marriages

November 29-December 5, 2009 Issue

BUSHENYI, Uganda — Married with three children, Edith and Deogratius Rukundo were once trapped in a self-created prison of fear and distrust.

“We had no communication. We weren’t faithful. We couldn’t sit down and talk about money. We had no time for each other,” Edith recalls.

Because... READ MORE

Roman Missal in Motion

BY ANTHONY FLOTT

November 29-December 5, 2009 Issue

BALTIMORE — The long-delayed translation of the Roman Missal took another step forward at this month’s U.S. bishops’ meeting.

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, meeting in Baltimore Nov. 16-19, voted to approve Mass propers for saints’ feast days, U.S. adaptations to the Roman Missal... READ MORE

Bishops Boost Marriage

BY JOAN FRAWLEY DESMOND

November 29-December 5, 2009 Issue

BALTIMORE — Over the last five years, the defense of marriage has emerged as a key catechetical, legislative and religious liberty issue for the U.S. episcopacy.

Few bishops understand that better than Archbishop Donald Wuerl of Washington.

As the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops gathered... READ MORE

Touched by the Saints

BY JOAN FRAWLEY DESMOND

Ministry Brings Relics Back From the Brink

November 29-December 5, 2009 Issue

HOUSTON — There was a time when churches organized regular devotions to the saints, a practice fostered by priceless relics of holy men and women that were often on display.

Today, a Houston priest, Father Carlos Martins, seeks to re-establish the veneration of relics as a pathway to spiritual... READ MORE

Abortion Site-Escort Nun Chided

BY Judy Roberts

November 22-28, 2009 Issue

HINSDALE, Ill. — Sister Donna Quinn referred to herself as a “peacekeeper” when she escorted women into a Chicago-area abortion business to shield them from pro-life advocates.

But leaders of her Sinsinawa Dominican community, saying they fully support Church teaching on abortion, have told... READ MORE

Stupak Amendment Stays

BY Rich Daly

Pro-Lifers Hopeful as Health Bill Goes to Senate

November 22-28, 2009 Issue

WASHINGTON — As health-care legislation moves to the U.S. Senate for a vote, pro-life advocates are working to keep their grassroots members engaged.

Pro-life lobbyists are crediting the efforts of individuals from across the nation with the successful effort to bar public funding for abortions... READ MORE

Constitution for Anglican Converts Released

BY Edward Pentin

November 22-28, 2009 Issue

VATICAN CITY — The Vatican has published an apostolic constitution that allows for groups of Anglicans to come into communion with the Catholic Church while retaining their heritage and traditions.

The decree, Anglicanorum Coetibus, was signed by Pope Benedict XVI on Nov. 4, the memorial of St.... READ MORE

Maine Marriage Momentum

BY Stephen Vincent

Defense in New York and New Jersey

November 22-28, 2009 Issue

ALBANY, N.Y. — “Remember Maine!” could be the rallying cry after the Nov. 3 elections, as defenders of marriage move from a ballot initiative victory in that state to battles against same-sex “marriage” in New York and New Jersey.

“The importance of the win in Maine nationally cannot be... READ MORE

Heart-Altering Power

BY CARLOS BRICEÑO

Ultrasound Images Convert Planned Parenthood Director

November 22-28, 2009 Issue

BRYAN, Texas — When one of Shawn Carney’s staffers at the Coalition for Life told him that the director of a Planned Parenthood business had asked to speak to him, he figured she was upset with his organization.

The Coalition for Life is approximately 50 yards away from the Bryan... READ MORE

The Maine Event

BY Joan Frawley Desmond

Church Instrumental in Marriage Win

November 15-21, 2009 Issue

PORTLAND, Maine — The defeat of same-sex “marriage” at the polls in Maine Nov. 3 suggests that Portland Bishop Richard Malone’s “commonsense” message resonated with the state’s relatively secular voters.

Now, advocates for traditional marriage are expected to advance this argument... READ MORE

Freedom of Speech Imperiled?

BY TIM DRAKE

New Hate Crimes Law Criticized for Its ‘Radical Social Agenda’

November 15-21, 2009 Issue

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama signed the Hate Crimes Prevention Act into law Oct. 28. It expands the 1969 hate-crimes law to include crimes against people committed because of gender, sexual orientation or disability.

The president said the law would “help protect our citizens from... READ MORE

Vanity vs. Moral Stem-Cell Sanity

BY Steve Weatherbe

Neocutis Claims It’s Obeying ‘Laws of God and Man’

November 15-21, 2009 Issue

SAN FRANCISCO — Cells from fetuses have “unique properties” that aid in healing, boasts a Swiss biopharmaceutical firm, in response to complaints that it uses fetal cell lines in skin-care products.

A Christian watchdog group called Children of God for Life brought attention to the fact that... READ MORE

Abortion Fight Dominates House Vote

BY Rich Daly

November 15-21, 2009 Issue

WASHINGTON — A fast-moving abortion fight dominated the last days before a final vote by the House of Representatives on legislation to overhaul the nation’s health-care system.

Democratic leaders scrambled to siphon enough representatives the week of Nov. 1 from a group of... READ MORE

Ireland’s Pro-Lifers Wary of Treaty

BY Justin Bell

November 8-14, 2009 Issue

DUBLIN, Ireland — With two governments, a recent European treaty vote and a suffering economic climate, pro-life leaders from the island of Ireland face complex challenges. But the movement has resilient, savvy leaders who are fully aware of the land’s pro-life heritage and the ongoing battle... READ MORE

Will Anglican Overture Work Out? Time Will Tell

BY Tim Drake

November 8-14, 2009 Issue

WASHINGTON — The announcement that a path is opening for possibly thousands of Anglicans to join the Catholic Church was met with excitement. But it’s still too early to tell how things will work out.

The New York Times reported that at least one American Episcopal pastor and his... READ MORE

40 Days, Countless Lives

BY Special to the Register

Saving Lives Through Prayer and Sacrifice

November 8-14, 2009 Issue

KALISPELL, Mont. — The Planned Parenthood abortion business in Kalispell, Mont., is preparing to shut its doors for good on Nov. 20.

David Bereit is confident that the Kalispell 40 Days for Life campaign played an integral role in its closing.

“Faithful pro-lifers maintained a prayerful vigil... READ MORE

‘Close to the Soil’

BY Anthony Flott

Fargo, N.D., Bishop Has Worked to Form Consciences

November 8-14, 2009 Issue

FARGO, N.D. — Jan George was 5,000 miles from home talking with strangers in Italy when the conversation turned to Fargo, N.D.

More specifically, to Fargo Bishop Samuel Aquila (pictured at right).

George remembers being surprised that the strangers had heard of Bishop Aquila.

“That really... READ MORE

The Movie That Just Keeps Changing Lives

BY Steve Weatherbe

Now Bella Is Being Shown in Prison

November 1-7, 2009 Issue

LOS ANGELES — Like many of Jason Jones’ best ideas, this one came in the middle of the night.

A member of the production team that put out the pro-life hit movie of 2006, Bella, Jones’ previous nocturnal brainstorm had instigated Bella Hero, a campaign devoted to putting a copy of the film in... READ MORE

Anglican Return?

BY Edward Pentin

Pope Benedict XVI Opens the Door for Disaffected Anglicans to Come Home

November 1-7, 2009 Issue

VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI has paved the way for groups of disaffected Anglicans to come into communion with Rome.

In a historic announcement Oct. 20, the Vatican said the Holy Father has approved canonical structures to allow Anglican clergy and faithful to be received into the Church... READ MORE

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