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February 2013

February 06, 2013

PETA Outraged at Beyoncé’s Super Bowl Attire

Just when you thought you were safe from hearing anymore about the Super Bowl Halftime...

February 05, 2013

Is “Emergency Contraception” Licit? The German Bishops Discuss in Light of Recent Events

Just in case you weren't enjoying the whipsaw-like ride of the news cycle, this just...

February 04, 2013

Colorado Catholic Hospital: It Was Morally Wrong to Cite the Wrongful Death Act in Stodgill Lawsuit

As January was winding to a close, news came out that attorneys for St. Thomas...

February 01, 2013

The Administration Issues Changes to HHS Mandate for Religious Institutions and Affiliates UPDATED

The press release from the Department of Health and Human Services is out. Revisions to...

February 01, 2013

The Administration Rolling Back the HHS Mandate? CNN Thinks “Yes.”

Back in December, I shared thoughts that perhaps the Administration will scuttle this ridiculous rule...

January 2013

January 31, 2013

Archbishop Gomez Makes the Call, Removes Cardinal Mahony and Bishop Curry From the Game UPDATED

With an H/T to my blog neighbor Joanne McPortland, here is the press release from...

January 30, 2013

Riddle Me This: Why Has a Catholic Social Network Site Partnered with Google?

To try and find answers to questions like, "What do Catholics want from the interwebs?"...

January 29, 2013

Hobby Lobby Delays Fines, More Lawsuits Tossed Out, and Court Warns HHS to Modify the Mandate as Promised.

That's quite a headline, eh? On the HHS Mandate front there is some old news...

January 27, 2013

All of a Sudden, the New York Times Notices the HHS Mandate Lawsuits

Based on this report published yesterday, you would think that they just discovered the 40+...

January 26, 2013

My Bishop Gave the Homily at Stan Musials’ Funeral Mass

I've posted about Bishop Richard Stika a few times in the past. But to be...

January 25, 2013

The Catholic Bishops of Colorado Respond to Hospitals’ Claim of Unborn Twins Personhood UPDATED

A couple of days ago, my blog neighbor Deacon Greg Kandra shared a news item...

January 22, 2013

L.A. County District Attorney Reviewing Documents Released by Archdiocese of Los Angeles UPDATED

In a follow up to the Los Angeles Times report that hit the wires yesterday,...

January 21, 2013

A Recap of the Challenges to the HHS Mandate and a Proposal from Joe Six-Pack

Yesterday, prior to the Inauguration Day ceremonial swearing, the Washington Post ran an article...

January 13, 2013

Hundreds of Thousands Protest In France over Same-Sex Marriage Proposals UPDATED

Andrew Cusack has the best coverage I've seen on this protest. France Marches for...

January 09, 2013

What Does California Have In Common With Singapore?

A low birth-rate problem. Miriam Jordan writes about it in the Wall Street Journal. Declining...

January 09, 2013

The National Cathedral to Perform Same-Sex Wedding Ceremonies UPDATED

From the Associated Press, WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington National Cathedral, where the nation gathers...

January 01, 2013

Another New Years Eve Setback for the HHS Mandate: Sharp Industries Wins Relief

It's time for some more bubbly. Were the courts in session yesterday, or what? Though...

December 2012

December 31, 2012

The HHS Mandate Takes It on the Chin Again With Ruling For The Founder of Domino’s Pizza UPDATED

Perhaps the Administration will scuttle this ridiculous rule out of embarrassment alone. I mean, the phony...

December 19, 2012

Tissue Alert! Read This And Weep

“Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not...

December 19, 2012

Christmas Comes Early For Religious Colleges Fighting HHS Mandate

While crickets are chirping from purveyors of important news, here's the scoop on another victory...

December 16, 2012

Video: President Obama Speaking at the Prayer Vigil for Newtown Shooting Victims

Just a little while ago... The full transcript of the President's speech can be found...

December 16, 2012

A Mother Asks, Will We Have the Courage to Discuss Mental Illness Too? UPDATED

It's Sunday morning in the aftermath of another national gun-related tragedy. We collectively lift up...

December 12, 2012

Cardinal Dolan Notes Media Silence on Recent Court Decision

Though regular readers here, on New Advent, and at Stand With the US Bishops Against...

December 07, 2012

Because Alfred Hitchcock Died A Catholic

Given that Alfred Hitchcocks' life has been in the news of late, what with the...

December 05, 2012

Judge Cogan Allows NY Archdiocese Lawsuit Against HHS Mandate to Continue UPDATED

Back in May, the Archdiocese of New York filed suit against the Department of Health...

November 2012

November 25, 2012

Because Christ is the King, Not Mammon

Because Christ is God and frankly, Mammon is a chump. The Mammster is nowhere even...

November 21, 2012

About The Palestinian Christians in Gaza…UPDATED

See the photograph above? There are about 10,000 Christians who live in Gaza, you know....

November 19, 2012

Federal Judge Upholds Santa Monica’s Decision, So Palisades Park Goes Naked This Year UPDATED

It's basically the scorched earth policy of tolerance, as the Santa Monica City Council banned...

November 15, 2012

The Tragic Death of Savita Halappanavar UPDATED

The news of the tragic passing of Savita Halappanavar is burning up the wires and stirring...

November 14, 2012

Cardinal Dolan, “We’re not violating our consciences.”

Regarding the HHS Mandate, Rachel Zoll reports from Baltimore, A top American bishop said Tuesday...