Monday, September 22, 2008

Survey suggests Gov. Palin pick boosts McCain among Catholics

The survey shows McCain leading Obama among Catholics who attend church weekly 52 to 36 percent...

Now, if we could only figure out a way to get more Catholics to attend church weekly.

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Deus Caritas Est

Deus Caritas Est

From Pope2008.com

Patrick J. Buchanan :: Townhall.com :: Last Chance -- For Life

"Near the end of a town hall meeting in Johnstown, Pa., a woman arose to offer a passionate plea to Barack Obama to 'stop these abortions.'

Obama's response was cool, direct, unequivocal."

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"BEING CATHOLIC NOW" - New York Post


Being Catholic now is a tragedy. That is, at least, if you read National Public Radio's Cokie Roberts. "I disagree with the church all of the time. There's hardly ever a time that I agree with it, except on social justice issues."


Read this review of "BEING CATHOLIC NOW" - New York Post

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Fidelis Debuts CatholicVote.com



Fidelis announces the launch of a new website -- http://www.CatholicVote.com -- to educate and inspire Catholic voters this fall and beyond. The site includes resources on how to register to vote, research on candidate positions, documents from the Bishops and an invitation to join in prayer.

"The U.S. Bishops have stated that 'responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation,'" said Brian Burch, director of CatholicVote.com. "We launched CatholicVote.com to provide Catholics and all people of good will with the tools to both educate and inspire their fellow citizens as they prepare to vote in November."

Tuesday, September 02, 2008

Knights of Columbus Launches News and Information Site for Catholics

The Knights of Columus have launched Headline Bistro, a news and information site for Catholics:

The Knights of Columbus this week launched a brand-new Internet-based news and information service for Catholics everywhere: Headline Bistro.

Headline Bistro is a website that provides a quick digest of daily news sources around the world that contain news of interest to active Catholics. Whether it relates to world affairs, national politics or news specifically about the Catholic Church, you'll find links to the original sources here. You'll also find video clips, detailed state-by-state information about voting and public policy, and recommended reading from the world of books. The web address is www.headlinebistro.com.

You can also sign up for a daily e-mail that'll give you the day's top headlines. If you're already a subscriber to our other e-mail updates, just enter your e-mail address in the sign-up box and add Headline Bistro to your preferences.

Tell all your Catholic friends about Headline Bistro!"

Denver’s Archbishop Chaput the ‘Rummel of our Time’ - Fidelis Urges Public Support for Courageous Archbishop

CHICAGO – Fidelis is urging Catholics and all people of good will to publicly thank Denver Archbishop Charles Chaput for his unwavering defense of Catholic teaching on the dignity of all human life, likening him to former Archbishop Joseph Rummel, who led the Archdiocese of New Orleans from 1935 to 1964 during a period of deep division over the civil rights of African Americans.

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Sign the online letter here.