Matt C. Abbott
Chicago cardinal, bishop intervene in controversy
MichNews.com-- Hooray for Arlene Sawicki!
Apr 28, 2008, 21:58
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Matt C. Abbott
Help us, Pope Benedict... California priest in 'state of crisis'
MichNews.com-- Perhaps Pope Benedict’s visit to the U.S. will be a sign of hope to certain priests who are suffering greatly.
Apr 15, 2008, 13:05
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Matt C. Abbott
Father Alfred Kunz' killer is...
MichNews.com-- I’m fairly confident I know who the suspect is in the 1998 unsolved murder of Father Alfred Kunz. I could be wrong, but, judging from this March 5, 2008 article in the Wisconsin State Journal, and from what I’ve heard otherwise, I don’t think so.
Apr 9, 2008, 22:07
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Matt C. Abbott
Priests to parents: Catholic education is essential
MichNews.com-- Father Phillip W. De Vous -- pastor of Divine Mercy Parish in Bellevue, Ky., and St. Bernard Parish in Dayton, Ky. -- and Father Gregory E. Osburg -- pastor of Holy Spirit Parish in Newport, Ky. – recently sent the following (slightly edited) letter to their parishioners.
Mar 20, 2008, 13:29
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Matt C. Abbott
Remembering Father Kunz
MichNews.com-- On March 4, it will be ten years since Father Alfred Kunz, a priest of the Diocese of Madison, Wis., was found dead in his parish, his throat cut. The case remains unsolved.
Feb 23, 2008, 13:18
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Matt C. Abbott
Priest: Majerus 'a basket case' who 'should be excommunicated'
MichNews.com-- I like Father Tom Euteneuer, president of Human Life International.
Jan 28, 2008, 08:35
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Matt C. Abbott
Jailed priest's prosecutors defend their case
MichNews.com-- The following is the text of a brief (which, as you can see, isn’t exactly brief) filed by prosecutors last month in the case of Father Gerald Robinson, who “was convicted in May, 2006, for the 1980 murder of Sister Margaret Ann Pahl, a 71-year-old Catholic nun who was strangled nearly to death, then stabbed 31 times,” according to a Dec. 15, 2007 article in the Toledo Blade by religion editor David Yonke.
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Jan 4, 2008, 15:43
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Matt C. Abbott
'Sacrilege: Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church'
MichNews.com-- Leon J. Podles, Ph.D., author and a senior editor of Touchstone: A Journal of Mere Christianity, has granted me permission to print a significant portion of the Introduction of his new book Sacrilege: Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church.
Nov 20, 2007, 09:43
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Matt C. Abbott
Chicago law firm fights for civil rights, against death culture
MichNews.com-- I recently attended the 10th year anniversary benefit dinner for the Chicago-based Thomas More Society, Pro-Life Law Center, a “not-for-profit, public interest law firm … dedicated to fighting for the rights and dignity of all human life. The Society vigorously defends clients in state and federal courtrooms around the country, addressing vital issues across the pro-life spectrum, including pregnancy discrimination, end-of-life health care, the right of conscientious objection for medical workers, and freedom of speech for peaceable nonviolent protest.”
Oct 29, 2007, 08:53
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Matt C. Abbott
Priests' opposing views on Latin Mass
MichNews.com-- In recent parish bulletins, Father J. Patrick Wissman, pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bolivar, Mo., lashed out at Pope Benedict’s motu proprio Summorum Pontificum.
Oct 18, 2007, 12:47
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Matt C. Abbott
Forthcoming documentary defends Illinois priest
MichNews.com-- A New York-based production company has asked me to participate as a commentator in a forthcoming documentary titled Forsaken.
Sep 12, 2007, 14:39
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Matt C. Abbott
The abortion-seeking woman: perpetrator or victim?
MichNews.com-- In a column in the Aug. 6, 2007 issue of Newsweek, on the subject of abortion, Anna Quindlen wrote:
Aug 28, 2007, 22:24
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Matt C. Abbott
Legion of Christ sues opposition group
MichNews.com-- The controversial Catholic order known as the Legion(aries) of Christ is suing ReGAIN, an organization comprised of former members of the Legion and its Regnum Christi movement.
Aug 24, 2007, 08:49
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Matt C. Abbott
Is Harry Potter anti-contraception?
MichNews.com-- The following commentary was recently submitted to The Wanderer by canon lawyer Pete Vere, a regular contributor to the Catholic newspaper.
Aug 16, 2007, 17:35
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Matt C. Abbott
Fresno priest still in exile
MichNews.com-- In 2003, Father Joe Baca, of the Fresno, Calif., diocese – and who, for a time, was permitted to celebrate the Tridentine Mass at St. Agnes Mission Church in Pinedale, Calif. -- was removed from public ministry by Bishop John Steinbock.
Jun 29, 2007, 12:19
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Matt C. Abbott
Catholic mother promotes faith, fitness, and patriotism
MichNews.com-- Jeanine Notter is a practicing Catholic, mother of six, and host of her own television talk show, “Chattin’ with Jeanine,” which airs on Merrimack Community Television in Merrimack, N.H.
May 30, 2007, 18:03
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Matt C. Abbott
Falwell, Falsani, and Roeser
MichNews.com-- Chicago Sun-Times religion writer Cathleen Falsani caused a stir recently when she expressed “relief” over the Rev. Jerry Falwell’s death.
May 24, 2007, 10:03
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Matt C. Abbott
Noted priest criticizes 'church leaders' over Clinton appearance; Woman blasts New York governor over abortion legislation
MichNews.com-- The courageous Father Tom Euteneuer, president of Human Life International, had this to say (via e-mail) regarding Sen. Hillary Clinton’s upcoming appearance at a Catholic fundraiser in Chicago:
May 4, 2007, 08:47
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Matt C. Abbott
Beatification cause commences for beloved Jesuit
MichNews.com-- The earliest stage of the cause for beatification and canonization of the late Father John Hardon, S.J., is underway.
Apr 25, 2007, 10:39
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Matt C. Abbott
More on Toledo Catholic diocese, abortion files
MichNews.com-- In a Dec. 2006 column, I printed an excerpt from Toledo Blade religion editor David Yonke’s book Sin, Shame, and Secrets, which stated that “privileged” diocesan files “contained reports of abortions paid for by the [Toledo] diocese.”
Apr 23, 2007, 09:53
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