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Monthly Archives: May 2014
Bishop Robinson & Partner Split
The first openly gay Episcopal bishop in the U.S., Gene Robinson, whose ordination caused a split in the global Anglican community, has announced that he and his partner of 25 years are divorcing.
Showdown Looming Between LCWR & the Vatican
Cardinal Gerhard Muller
When the dissenting sisters who comprise the Leadership Council of Women Religious (LCWR) recently honored a nun whose books were sanctioned by the U.S. Bishops, the Head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) appears to have run out of patience.
Too Tall
“The gate of heaven is very low;
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Harvard Club to Host Black Mass With Consecrated Host
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
UPDATE: 5/7/14: Priya Dua of the Satanic Temple just contacted us to say that she made a mistake and there will NOT be a consecrated host used at the mass. Also, Harvard has published a statement confirming that this “cultural” event will take place.
The Harvard Extension Cultural Studies Club is allegedly hosting a black mass on May 12 to be staged by The Satanic Temple and which will include a consecrated host.
Mass Mob Boosts Struggling Detroit Churches
St. Hyacinth Catholic Church, Detroit, MI
Some of Detroit’s most iconic and historic Catholic churches, where the pews are barely filled every week, are receiving a much-needed boost from a new Mass Mob organization that is using Facebook and word-of-mouth to arrange for a big boost in Sunday Mass attendance.
All But Six TX Abortion Facilities Expected to Close
Even though legal battles are still raging around a new abortion law in Texas, the law’s sweeping new regulations are expected to shutter all but six of the state’s 20 existing abortion facilities.
Cleveland Captive Forgives Her Captor
Michelle Knight, one of three women who were held captive in a Cleveland house before escaping a year ago today says she has forgiven her captor.
Garden Of Life
“The splendor of the rose and the whiteness of the lily
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SCOTUS Upholds Prayer Before Town Meetings
In a landmark decision handed down today, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the long-standing tradition of offering prayers at the start of government meetings.
