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That’s the opinion of the controversial Sr. Donna Quinn — who, you’ll recall, worked for some time as a volunteer escort at an abortion clinic.   From the Chicago Tribune: Despite a public reprimand from her religious order last month, Chicago’s pro-choice Roman Catholic nun, Sister Donna Quinn, is not backing down from her support of…

As the world marks the 30th anniversary of the death of Archbishop Fulton Sheen today, I thought it would be fun to look back at a memorable performance that still, all these years later, is a delight.   The TV star appeared on the old quiz show “What’s My Line?” and — well, see for yourself.

An oldie but a goodie: here’s a seasonal favorite, a cleverly devised rendition of the “Hallelujah Chorus.” Enjoy.

Time magazine’s Amy Sullivan has proposed her own list. Notre Dame is on the list — if you need to ask why, you haven’t been paying attention — and so are the Anglicans and Fr. Cutie.  Check it out.  It’s been an interesting year, to put it mildly. 

That’s the proposal of a priest-theologian from Ireland: The system to date has failed. I do not deny that Rome may bear some responsibility. But I would place the main responsibility on the fact that the Irish hierarchy has in effect produced a self-perpetuating mediocracy. Incompetence breeds incompetence. It is the bishops who, traditionally, propose…

The above photo is from the event I attended this morning: the ordination of five new transitional deacons at the Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington, Long Island.  The gentleman in the picture, Alonzo Cox, is scheduled to be ordained a priest next June.  (Oh: the hands belong to Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn.) Congratulations! Photo…

The Archbishop of New York Timothy Dolan is calling for a ceasefire in the Christmas war: Obviously, I am enthusiastic about “keeping Christ in Christmas.” For those of us who believe that Jesus, the Son of God and our Savior, was born to Mary in a stable in Bethlehem 2009 years ago, we never forget…

Let us pray, [on this feast of Mary, who experienced the perfection of God’s saving power.] Father, the image of the Virgin is found in the Church. Mary had a faith that your Spirit prepared and a love that never knew sin, for you kept her sinless from the moment of her conception. Trace in…

Evidently, that’s not uncommon in some parts of the world. And an archdiocese in India is trying to put a stop to it: The Catholic church in a recent circular has instructed the clergy to keep their sermons short. The archdiocese of Mumbai, Bishop Bosco Penha, stated that priests who preach for more than 20…

If this little taste of the holidays wasn’t enough for you, here’s something that is truly — in every sense — special:
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