Posted by Kyle Eller
The bishop-Chairmen of two USCCB Committees responded with great concern to President Obama’s July 21 executive order to prohibit federal government contractors from what the Administration deems “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” discrimination and to forbid “gender identity” discrimination in the employment of federal employees. The problems the bishops ... Read More »
Posted by Kyle Eller
By Carl Bunderson / Catholic News Agency-EWTN News—Archbishop of Oklahoma City Paul Coakley called a black mass scheduled to take place in the city’s civic center an “obviously horrendous” act meant to offend much of the state’s community.
“There are common standards of decency that civic-minded people uphold that ... Read More »
Posted by Kyle Eller
Catholic News Agency—After the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled that a priest may have to testify about an alleged confession, the Diocese of Baton Rouge said that this demand “assaults” church teaching and is unconstitutional.
“The issue before the District Court, the First Circuit Court of Appeals and the Louisiana ... Read More »