Monthly Archives: February 2012

What Ecumenical Neighbors and Friends are Asking

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

What Ecumenical Neighbors and Friends are Asking: Are Roman Catholic Bishops Killing Their Church? John Shelby “Jack” Spong (born June 16, 1931) is a retired American Episcopalian bishop. He was formerly the Bishop of Newark, New Jersey. He is a … Continue reading →

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A Special Note to Readers

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

Yes I realize there have been typos in recent posts. There is not (yet) a problem with my brain. I am having problems with a new word processing program. Apologies to all readers for the annoyance….I will get it worked … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Time : There was a Vatican

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

Today’s First and Second Readings: “For those who’ve seen the place in better days, the Vatican looks deeply troubled. In the absence of strong leadership, internal tensions seem to be bursting into view. Even at the height of his powers, … Continue reading →

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The Catholic Church and Public Morality (Some brief Reflections)

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

The Catholic Church and Public Morality (Some brief Reflections) “The usages of society are to be the usages of freedom in their full range. These require that the freedom of the human person be respected as far as possible and … Continue reading →

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SPECIAL REPORT : USCCB CUSTOMER SERVICE SLIPPING

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

The American Catholic exodus is speeding up…Currently four people leave the American Catholic Church for every one who joins it. No other other religious group in the United States has a similar ratio. Baptists, for example, also have more people … Continue reading →

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USCCB Memory Problems : How Could They Forget Cardinal Cushing

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

When the Massachusetts legislature voted in 1966 to end the last all-out ban on contraceptives in the United States, it was with the approval and assistance of the Boston Archdiocese On February 15, 1963, Boston’s Cardinal Richard James Cushing (1895–1970) … Continue reading →

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Bishop-Speak: Same-Sex Marriage and Sexual Exploitation

Posted on February 12, 2012 by

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on February 7th that a 2008 California referendum banning same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. The appeals court, upholding an earlier district court decision, ruled that the voter-approved ban, known as Proposition 8, violates … Continue reading →

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Clarity, Consience and Catholic Confusion

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

(My Final Observations About Games Some Bishops Play) Clarity from the White House: Health Reform, Preventive Services, and Religious Institutions Cecilia Muñoz February 01, 2012 Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, most health insurance plans will cover women’s preventive services, … Continue reading →

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ANOTHER VOICE INDEED : RELIGIOUS LEADERS PRAISE OBAMA

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

As reported by Aanda Terkel in the Huffington Post, President Obama’s pro-choice birth control decision has drawn enthusiatic praise from Amercan other-than-USCCB religious leaders. On Monday, 30 January, religious leaders from the Jewish, Unitarian, Baptist and other faiths addressed a … Continue reading →

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