Posted on 04/09/2009 5:52:16 AM PDT by topher
Group [ALL] Wants Notre Dame Removed From Catholic Directory Over Obama Invite
Subtitle: The [Pro-Life Group]American Life League says removing Notre Dame from the Official Catholic Directory would cut it off from a lot of Catholic foundation funding.
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Thousands of people have signed a petition through another organization to protest Obama's scheduled May 17 commencement, complaining that Obama's views on abortion and stem cell research "directly contradict" Roman Catholic teachings.
But the American Life League wants punitive measures. The group's statement Wednesday said the league, after learning that the university had invited Obama and planned to give him an honorary degree, interviewed Notre Dame students and found that some were disdainful toward Catholic teachings.
(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...
"Is is worth it?"
Will this finally get awful Notre Dame football off of NBC?
Link to other FreeRepublic article:
Group Wants Notre Dame Removed From Catholic Directory Over Obama Invite
They probably have a long term contract...
Abortion-promoting President Barack Obama is giving the commencement speech to graduating students at the University of Notre Dame. Hundreds of thousands of Catholics and at least 24 bishops are outraged. They’re calling on Notre Dame to make a choice: Our Lady or Barack Obama. American Life League went on location to get the scoop on students' reactions. Contact Most Rev. John D'Arcy, the local bishop, and ask him to remove Notre Dame from the Official Catholic Directory: 260-422-4611
ALL Report: Notre Dame Turns in their Catholic Card
They have this YouTube Link
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