Archive for October, 2008
Dirty Socks
Friday, October 31st, 2008A sweet, creative video from the USCCB’s “For Your Marriage” initiative.
Faithful Catholic, Faithful Citizen
Friday, October 31st, 2008At their semi-annual meeting November 10-13th in Baltimore, the United States bishops will discuss the “practical and pastoral implications of political support for abortion.” Some might question the timing of this discussion, coming days after a national election featuring a candidate whom Princeton professor Robert George described as being the most extreme pro-abortion candidate ever to […]
Voting Resources at CUF.org
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008Something new at CUF.org. . . . head on over and check out CUF’s collection of recommended resources for the 2008 general election.
You’ll find information on forming your conscience, the idea of “proportionate reasons,” and faith and politics.
You can also sign up to receive a FREE copy of Bishop Thomas Olmsted’s booklet “Catholics in the […]
CUF on EWTN
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008Tune in TONIGHT at 8 p.m.!
CUF President Mike Sullivan and past CUF president Madeleine Stebbins (and wife of CUF’s founder H. Lyman Stebbins) will join Fr. Mitch Pacwa on EWTN Live. They’ll be talking about CUF’s 40-year history and the essential role of the laity in the Church today.
And remember, it’s live TV, so you […]
Bishop Vasa: Strong Praise for CUF
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008Bishop Robert Vasa, who was a special guest and speaker at CUF’s 40th Anniversary Conference, has begun a 4-part series on CUF in his diocesan newspaper. A snippet:
The fact that the establishment of Catholics United for the Faith coincided with the rejection of Humanae Vitae by many in the Church is no coincidence. Just as […]
From the CUF Conference Paparazzi
Friday, October 17th, 2008Just a few photos from the CUF conference . . . to whet your appetite for the Jan/Feb issue of Lay Witness, where we’ll publish more.
Votive Mass for the Laity. Left to right: Archbishop Charles Chaput, Bishop David Zubik, Bishop Thomas Olmsted, and Bishop Robert Vasa.
Archbishop Charles Chaput on “Courageous Families: Humanae Vitae 40 Years […]
Archbishop Raymond L. Burke
Wednesday, October 15th, 2008Listen to Archbishop Burke’s encouraging audio address to the members of Catholics United for the Faith on the occasion of CUF’s 40th anniversary celebrated in Pittsburgh, PA.
CUF Conference Refreshes, Inspires
Monday, October 13th, 2008We’re back in the office after a grace-filled 40th Anniversary Conference. A huge thank you to all our speakers, volunteers, and participants!
One participant summed up the weekend nicely: “It has been a superb conference in every way.”
Another wrote, “We do so appreciate all of the special work that went into this conference. It’s obvious […]
Episcopal diocese of Pittsburgh splits from US Episcopal Church
Monday, October 6th, 2008Episcopal diocese of Pittsburgh splits from US Episcopal Church
“Clergy and lay members of the theologically conservative Pittsburgh diocese voted overwhelmingly Saturday to break from the liberal Episcopal Church, with which it differs on issues ranging from homosexuality to biblical teachings on salvation.”
There’s a lot going on here. For an overview you can read Mike Sullivan’s […]
Are Children’s Masses Appropriate?
Friday, October 3rd, 2008According to a recent Catholic World News story, the “Vatican intends to remove the Eucharistic Prayers for Children from the authorized prayers of the Roman Missal.”
The article continues:
Bishop Arthur Serratelli of Paterson, New Jersey, the chairman of the US bishops’ liturgy committee, has disclosed the Vatican plans in a letter to the American bishops. He […]