Catholic colleges defy bishops with graduation honors
Washington, May. 06 (CWNews.com) - At least 13 American Catholic colleges and universities have defied the US bishops by inviting commencement speakers who defy Church teachings on key moral issues, the Cardinal Newman Society reports.
Last June the US bishops approved a policy barring Catholic institutions from conferring honors on public leaders who promote legal abortion, same-sex unions, fetal-tissue research, and other policies that involve grave violation of fundamental moral principles. The bishops proclaimed that public figures who support such policies "should not be given awards, honors, or platforms which would suggest support for their actions." Oh really? You wouldn't think that the bishops would have to write an instruction on this. After all, they are institutions of "higher" learning. -- ed.
Nevertheless, a number of Catholic colleges and universities have made commencement plans that include awards for politicians and other public figures who support "the culture of death," the Cardinal Newman Society reveals. "We are blowing the whistle on any Catholic college or university that blatantly disrespects the bishops by defying their clear command teaching," said Patrick Reilly, the president of the Virginia-based group.
The Cardinal Newman Society is dedicated to the preservation of Catholic identity in America's Church-related colleges and universities.
To read the entire article including thirteen examples from various "Catholic" institutions from CWNews.com, please click on the link below. Mom, Dad, do you know what university your kids are attending?
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