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Benedict XVI’s Prayer Intentions for August

CatholicMaine — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 12:37:27 +0000

Pope Benedict's general prayer intention for August 2012 is: "That prisoners may be treated with justice and respect for their human dignity." His mission intention is: "That young people, called to follow Christ, may be willing to proclaim and bear witness to the Gospel to the ends of the earth."

Bishop Malone Named Apostolic Administrator of Portland Diocese

CatholicMaine — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 19:11:57 +0000

Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop Richard J. Malone as the Apostolic Administrator for the Diocese of Portland. The announcement was made today and will be effective August 10th.

The Gates’ Family Planning Initiative

CatholicMaine — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:18:23 +0000

In launching the London Summit, Melinda Gates declared it to be “an important milestone in the history of family planning. We are bringing far more resources to this effort than ever before.” This is certainly a true statement. Organized by The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development, the [...]

A Marriage Champion Changes Sides

CatholicMaine — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:04:01 +0000

The year 1957 saw the publication of a key document in the history of the sexual revolution, the Wolfenden Report. A committee of distinguished figures in British public life headed by Sir John Wolfenden, who later became director of the British Museum, studied what the law's attitude towards homosexual acts should be. It concluded that [...]

Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Law

CatholicMaine — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 13:47:53 +0000

The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, drawing cries of disappointment and concern from pro-life and religious freedom advocates nationwide. Christen Varley, executive director of Conscience Cause, a nonpartisan advocacy organization that works to secure and defend religious freedom, said that she was “extremely disappointed” with the decision [..]

Fortnight for Freedom: A Great Hymn of Prayer for our Country

CatholicMaine — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:00:42 +0000

I have joined my brother bishops in calling for a nationwide "Fortnight for Freedom—a great hymn of prayer for our country" during the fourteen days from June 21, the memorial of [...]

Live Webcast: Exposing the Lie

CatholicMaine — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:43:39 +0000

On Monday, June 11, former abortion workers are joining together to publicly reveal the secrets they discovered behind the closed doors of the abortion industry … and how their insider knowledge uncovers what it will really take to end abortion. You are invited to attend a LIVE, one-time-only webcast event on Monday, June 11, at 8 PM [...]

Santorum Launches “Patriot Voices”

CatholicMaine — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:09:28 +0000

Former Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum announced today the launch of a new organization, Patriot Voices, which will mobilize one million conservatives around this country who are committed to promoting faith, family, freedom [...]

Live Streaming Debate on Same-Sex “Marriage”

CatholicMaine — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 12:10:08 +0000

Maggie Gallagher and John Corvino will be participating in a live streaming discussion of their new “point/counterpoint” book, Debating Same-Sex Marriage. The moderator is David Blankenhorn. See here for the e-invitation from the Institute for American Values: http://bit.ly/KcPTge When: June 7, 2012, at 6:00 pm. Eastern US time. How: Tune in at this link: www.conversationcenter.org/debate Why: In Debating Same-Sex Marriage, John Corvino and Maggie Gallagher [...]

Legislation Banning Sex Selective Abortion Gains Momentum

CatholicMaine — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 23:42:43 +0000

You would think that any piece of legislation that wins a 246-168 majority of the votes of the House of Representatives would be on a fast track to become law. Passing pro-life legislation though, whether it be the earlier ban on partial-birth abortion, or the Prenatal Non-Discrimination Act (PreNDA)--a bill to make it unlawful to perform or coerce a sex-selection abortion--is never easy. Like a complicated dance step, it often requires one step back, before taking two steps forward.