By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The tragic situation in Haiti is spawning a host of online scammers and “text to donate” services that generous Americans need to be aware of.
Monthly Archives: January 2010
Massachusetts Candidate Says Catholic Workers Should Stay Out of Emergency Rooms
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Revealing how she feels about conscience protection in health care reform, Attorney General Martha Coakley, a Democrat running in a special election to replace Sen. Ed. Kennedy in the U.S. Senate, says Catholics who believe in Church teaching and who value their religious freedom shouldn’t work in an emergency room.
Inspiration in the Midst of Tragedy
It is true that the earthquake in Haiti this week has shaken us all. The 
loss of life, the devastation and the impact on the Church in this poorest of poor countries is a tragedy for which there are no words.
And yet, we do know that the words Scripture gives us are true: “For God works all things for the good for those who are called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28).
Pro Life Lawmakers Said to be Standing Firm
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Washington insiders say pro-life congressman Bart Stupak (D-MI) and a group of 10 to 12 lawmakers are refusing to cave to any “sweetheart deals” and are standing firm in their intent to vote against any health care bill that contains abortion funding.
Archbishop Corrects Speaker Pelosi’s Erroneous View of Free Will
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
In a brilliant response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s recent statements about how the gift of free will justifies her support for positions such as abortion and gay rights, Archbishop George Niederauer turns her comments into a valuable teaching moment for Catholics.
Worldwide Christian “Holocaust” Being Ignored by Media
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The editor of an international news agency says that while the major media reports on individual incidents of violence against Christians, it ignores the larger picture which reveals a “silent holocaust of Christian martyrs” that is taking place around the world today.
White House Faith Council Considering Ban on Religious Symbols
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Reporters who attended a phone conference with President Barack Obama’s faith council yesterday say the task force is considering new rules that would require religious groups that receive federal funds to cover up all religious symbols.
Pope’s Christmas Eve Attacker Expresses Regret
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The 25 year-old Swiss-Italian woman who jumped a barricade in St. Peter’s Basilica and knocked Pope Benedict XVI to the ground on Christmas Eve expressed regret for her actions during a private meeting with the pope that took place yesterday.
Archbishop of Port-au-Prince Among Dead in Horrific Haiti Earthquake
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The Apostolic Nuncio of Haiti has announced the death of Monsignor Joseph Serge Miot, Archbishop of Port-au-Prince, along with what could be up to 100,000 people in the devastating 7.2 earthquake that struck the poor island nation on Tuesday.
“Splendor of Truth:” An Evening with George Weigel
Last evening I attended a lecture given by George Weigel here in Clearwater, FL.
The event was held by Jay and Lisa Kelly who seek to provide local Catholics with the opportunity to hear great Catholic speakers.
Calling their new-found organization Splendor of Truth, the evening begins with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and includes an open bar and dinner.
