Archdiocese awaits outcome of Burke case before deciding about keeping $10K gift [Sun-Times] No word on what McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks is considering doing about the $9,050 that he has received from Ed Burke. Will he donate it to a … Continue reading
I made my annual trip to the McHenry County Fair Saturday afternoon looking for political aspects. Coming in the back of the only air conditioned building, I saw the McHenry County Citizens for Choice. Next was the McHenry County Republican … Continue reading
Not that I know much about the evangelicals in Southern states, but I do remember the 1960 uproar about how the Pope would tell John F. Kennedy what to do. And Pope John XXIII didn’t utter a word about that … Continue reading
The following sign is in front of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Crystal Lake. Its priest wrote the Boy Scouts to withdraw his church’s sponsorship of its Boy Scout Troop and Cub Scout Pack after the national organization … Continue reading
WGN-TV is reporting that St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church is withdrawing from the Boy Scouts of America. The Priest is reported to have sent a letter to that effect to Boy Scout headquarters “because the Boy Scouts of America’s … Continue reading
A letter from Cardinal George: December 28, 2012Feast of the Holy Innocents Dear Father: A twinkling star millions of miles distant provides light in a darkened sky, viewed by all – even over centuries. The star of Bethlehem enlightens our … Continue reading
Here’s the sign next to crosses in front of St. Thomas Catholic Church on Route 176 in Crystal Lake. Notice all those “Vote Pro-Life” signs? My guess is that most are front yards of Catholics. And I understand that at … Continue reading
The Religious Freedom Rally against mandates that the Catholic Church finds objectionable was held in Woodstock Saturday. The crowd assembled on the Courthouse lawn. There were well over 100 in attendance. Here’s a third look at the crowd: Finally, here’s … Continue reading
This is the fourth of four message from Illinois Catholic bishops to the faithful: This is the last of four bulletin inserts offering guidance and reflection points from Illinois’ Catholic Bishops in preparation for the elections of November 6, 2012. … Continue reading
The poster I received says that folks are gathering again this Saturday at the Woodstock Courthouse to support religious freedom. It is focused on Obamacare’s mandate to provide services found unacceptable by the Catholic Church. The print on the poster … Continue reading
Here’s this weekend’s homework for Crystal Lake Catholics who attend St. Thomas Catholic Church on Route 176. President Obama: An Opponent Of Catholicism? By Msgr. Eric Barr, Vicar General & Chancellor, Diocese of Rockford Step with me into the area … Continue reading
The third message from the Catholic Bishops of Illinois about the fall election: This is the third of four bulletin inserts to offer guidance and reflection points from Illinois’ Catholic Bishops in preparation for the elections of November 6, 2012. … Continue reading
Here is the message about the fall election for this weekend: This is the second of four bulletin inserts to offer guidance and reflection points from Illinois’ Catholic Bishops in preparation for the elections of November 6, 2012. (The first … Continue reading
Here’s the flyer advertising the noon rally in Woodstock Friday against Obamacare’s mandates that violate the First Amendment’s promise of Freedom of Religion: Stop the HHS Mandate! Stand Up for Religious Freedom! Join the Nationwide Rally for Religious Freedom June … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Joe Walsh: Congressman Walsh Stands with Catholic Dioceses and Charities in Suit for Religious Liberties SCHAUMBURG – Today Congressman Joe Walsh issued a statement in support of the 43 Catholic dioceses, charities, and organizations that … Continue reading
A statement from American Catholic Bishops resulting from the Barack Obama Administration’s mandate concerning birth control and sterilization. This does not appear to be an issue that is going to go away for Obama. United for Religious Freedom A Statement … Continue reading
Here’ an email sent out yesterday by Msgr. Aaron Brodeski, Pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Woodstock: Dear parishioners,I hope and pray your Lent has started off well! As you know, the Catholic Church is in the forefront of … Continue reading
That the fight between the Catholic Church and the Obama Administration is not over is evidenced by the reading of Chicago Cardinal George’s letter to parishes in his diocese. That’s after the “compromise” offered by President Obama. Is it possible … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Joe Walsh: Rep. Walsh to Obama: Too Late “Obamacare at its core is un-American” WASHINGTON- Congressman Joe Walsh (IL-8) released the following statement after the Obama Administration announced they would compromise on the contraceptive mandate … Continue reading
Brian Kelly (bkelly@patriotsunited.com), President of Patriots United sends the following: With the recent events from the Obama Administration regarding the directive to The Department of Health and Humans Services (HHS) and more importantly the response by the US Council of … Continue reading
