In the Catholic tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue; participation in the political process is a moral obligation. All believers are called to faithful citizenship, to become informed, active, and responsible participants in the political process. ---USCCB Statement, Faithful Citizenship: Civic Responsibility for a New Millennium (2000)
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The Political Obligations of Catholics: A Conversation With the Most Rev. Charles Chaput, Archbishop of Denver
An extensive question and answer interview transcript dated March 17, 2009 between Archbishop Charles Chaput and various members of the national media sponsored by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life.
Catholic ‘complacency’ shares blame for country’s failures, Archbishop Chaput says
Archbishop of Denver Charles J. Chaput delivered a speech on Saturday reflecting on the significance of the November 2008 election. Warning that media “narratives” should not obscure truth, he blamed the indifference and complacency of many U.S. Catholics for the country’s failures on abortion, poverty and immigration issues.
Notre Dame Appoints New Law School Dean Who Donated to Pro-Abortion Obama
Adding insult to injury, the University of Notre Dame announced today the appointment of a new law school dean who made donations to pro-abortion candidates, including President Barack Obama. The Catholic college is already under intense criticism for inviting Obama to give its commencement speech.
Newly Appointed Archbishop of New York on ND Scandal: "They Made a Big Mistake"
The bishop recently appointed to head up the archdiocese of New York - one of the most influential positions in the U.S. Catholic Church - said in an interview yesterday that Notre Dame "made a big mistake" by inviting President Obama to receive an honorary degree and give the commencement address at the school on May 17.
Notre Dame's President at a Crossroads
Rev. John I. Jenkins, the president of Notre Dame since 2005, decision to honor President Barack Obama at Notre Dame's commencement this year has been met with stunned disbelief among Catholics across the nation. The Cardinal Newman Society immediately launched a petition drive, NotreDameScandal.com, and within 48 hours it collected over 10,000 signatures.
Doctors and nurses need our help - Obama Considering Reversal of ‘Conscience Claus”
The Obama Administration has issued a proposal to weaken current legal protection of conscience in health care, rescinding a recent Bush Administration regulation that helps implement the protective laws. The public has until Thursday, April 9 to write to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) urging it to retain the regulation. Our voice is needed right now! But what can we do? Click here to get informed, take action, and spread the word.
Gay marriage plan offered
Stu Allen, of Lakewood, and a high school friend, Hallie Atencio, of Denver, are the proponents of a ballot measure that would change the state constitution to recognize marriage as a union between two consenting adults.
"I don't think there should be gender-specific laws when it comes to marriage in Colorado - or anywhere," Allen said. "It seems like a civil rights issue."
Economic interests drive wider acceptance of eugenics, says archbishop
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Big economic interests and subtle changes in terminology are helping spread a wider acceptance of eugenics, said Archbishop Rino Fisichella, president of the Pontifical Academy for Life.
Nancy Pelosi tries to spin meeting with Pope Benedict
”… the Holy See released a statement regarding the meeting noting that Pope Benedict spoke “of the requirements of the natural moral law” and also “the Church’s consistent teaching on the dignity of human life from conception until natural death, which enjoin all Catholics, and especially legislators, jurists, and those responsible for the common good of society, to work in cooperation with all men and women of good will in creating a just system of laws capable of protecting human life at all stages of development.”
