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Minnesota Catholic Conference : Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship

patp — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:52:14 +0000

Minnesota Catholic Conference : Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship. By Jason Adkins (March 1, 2012) Abraham Lincoln said in the Gettysburg Address that American government is “of the people, by the people, for the people.” But such a political system … Continue reading →

Rick Santorum and the Kingship of Christ, Three Part Article— Crisis Magazine

patp — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 02:01:23 +0000

Rick Santorum and the Kingship of Christ, Part One Rick Santorum and the Kingship of Christ, Part Two Rick Santorum and the Kingship of Christ, Part Three — Crisis Magazine.

Opening Speech for Council of Vatican II

patp — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:39:01 +0000

Opening Speech for Council of Vatican II. (On October 11, 1962, the first day of the Council, Pope John XXIII delivered this address in St. Peter’s Basilica.) “Mother Church rejoices that, by the singular gift of Divine Providence, the longed-for … Continue reading →

Rediscovering the Faith

patp — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:27:51 +0000

From the USCCB Welcome. Have you been away from the Church? Are you thinking about coming back? Do you know someone who wants to come home to the Catholic Church, but is struggling with their faith? Maybe you or someone … Continue reading →

Decling Numbers of Catholics

patp — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:01:47 +0000

In this article from LifeSiteNews, we get a wonderfully concise and accurate summary of the decline in the number of Catholics in the United States. Note that the author, Bishop Alexander Sample of Marquette, Michigan, is only 50 years old.

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Timeline of Girl Scouts’ Connections with Planned Parenthood, United Nations & More

patp — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:54:26 +0000

TIMELINE:
A History with Planned Parenthood, United Nations, Radicals & More

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Pope Benedict XVI speech Freiburg im Breisgau, September 25, 2011

patp — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 17:50:08 +0000

Pope Benedict XVI speech Freiburg im Breisgau, September 25, 2011 “It is time once again for the Church resolutely to set aside her worldliness” Only in this way can the real scandal of Christianity, that of the cross, shine among … Continue reading →

Pope Benedict XVI on what the principal focus should be for Catholic voters

patp — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 17:08:00 +0000

In view of upcoming elections - provincial ones in Canada, the US Republican leadership race, major US elections next year and any elections elsewhere - an analysis of Pope Benedict XVI’s reflections on how Catholics should vote is in order.

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U.S. Bishops Establish New Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty

patp — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 16:49:45 +0000

Bishops take action to teach and shape policy in the face of accelerating threats
Bishop William Lori named Chair of new effort
HHS contraceptive mandate tops list of recent assaults on religious freedom

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National Organization for Marriage Names John Eastman Chairman of the Board

patp — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 11:54:13 +0000

Constitutional scholar John Eastman was just named chairman of the board for the National Organization for Marriage. A former dean of Chapman University Law School and the founding director of the Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence, Eastman spoke with Register senior writer Tim Drake about the new appointment.

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