Pro-abortion nuns to speak at Wisconsin parish

Renew America ^ | 02.06.05 | Matt C. Abbott

[Coleus]

Pro-abortion nuns to speak at Wisconsin parish

Matt C. Abbott

Matt C. Abbott
February 6, 2005


Catholic and pro-life activist Darla Meyers sent me a notice that Sisters Brigid and Jane McDonald, CSJ, will be speaking on "Living Non-Violence in a Violent World" at a conference at St. Patrick Church in Hudson, Wis. (a parish in the Diocese of Superior) on Feb. 19.

On the surface, it looks fine. But these nuns are notoriously left-wing, believing, among other things, that legalized abortion is "crucial," though they are supposedly "troubled" by abortion itself.

In addition, Sister Jane has been quoted as saying, "Catholicism is oppressive. I've become less shackled since I've discovered the gift of the Goddess. I'm much closer to earth and animals. My God was too small, microscopic. I feel I've gotten reeducated about spirituality." She also said, "Get rid of the Roman collar, clericalism, the pope. Jesus would be the first one to say so."

Don't believe me? Take a quick look at the following lengthy 1999 article in City Pages (the above quotes are from this article):

http://www.citypages.com/databank/20/962/article7560.asp

The St. Patrick Church website is http://www.pressenter.com/~stpats/.

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Matt C. Abbott is the former executive director of the Illinois Right to Life Committee and the former director of public affairs for the Chicago-based Pro-Life Action League. He is a Catholic journalist and commentator. He can be reached at mattcabbott@hotmail.com .

Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet

 

Brigid McDonald

I do not believe that trespassing (crossing a forbidden line) deserves prison time while making weapons of mass destruction (landmines, uranium munitions, bombs, etc) is perfectly legal (and lucrative). I never seek to be arrested, but sometimes it is the price of discipleship.

 

Jane McDonald

Jane McDonald is one of four McDonald sisters who are members of the Sisters of St. Joseph in St. Paul. Along with their sister Maggie who is married, a grandmother and a protester, the sister sisters present a consistent face of compassion, courage and humility to the public as they act on their beliefs.

Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
Administration Center
1884 Randolph Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105
(651) 690-7000
(Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5pm, CST) 
Fax: (651) 690-7039

Or send us an email to Sister Web at websister@csjstpaul.org

[Netizen]

The one and only G-d, I AM, made it clear to the Israelites regarding the worshiping of idols, pagan gods, pantheism, naturalism. I'm wondering how they explain the first commandment?

Probably the same way the 4th commandment gets explained away. If scripture doesn't state something, then it gets inserted through the will of man. Go figure.

[Netizen]

The one and only G-d, I AM, made it clear to the Israelites regarding the worshiping of idols, pagan gods, pantheism, naturalism. I'm wondering how they explain the first commandment?

Probably the same way the 4th commandment gets explained away. If scripture doesn't state something, then it gets inserted through the will of man. Go figure.

[Nov3]

All 5 feet of Sister Margret Rose would have put a severe @$$ kicking on these "nuns"

[Nov3]

What's this goddess stuff?

Code between rug munchers.

[Mark in the Old South]

Time to flood the Church in question with complaints. Here is my two cents to St Patrick:

It has come to my attention your Church, St. Patrick is hosting a few pro-abortion nuns, Sisters Brigid and Jane McDonald, CSJ on Feb. 19. I understand they will be speaking on "Living Non-Violence in a Violent World". News services have reported these...um...nuns as advocating the evil of abortion as well as devotion to a Goddess. If these reports are true your Church is in danger of being entangled with their sin.

A church that hosts and fetes such evil and provides them with a platform to sponsor their sin is not a Catholic Church. Temple prostitutes, child sacrifice and fornication with other gods was a practice that caused severe problems for the Hebrews, scripture provides ample proof of the consequences of these sorts of things. The long suffering Jews, who have suffered long after they gave up such things, are not enough to convince some it seems.

I do hope I have been mislead, please tell me these people are to be denounced in your pulpit or they are going to publicly recant their errors, but reassure me only if the reports are false. Please look into these reports before dismissing them out of hand. A public recanting would be lovely and very Christian. It is Lent and I can think of no better time of the year.

[Coleus]

Thank's I'll have to read that book.

[Coleus]

Thanks, let me know if you get a response. I will write them too.

[Blue Collar Christian]

If these sisters think this way, how did they get into the habit of being Catholic?

[Slyfox]

All 5 feet of Sister Margret Rose would have put a severe @$$ kicking on these "nuns"

Sister Mary Dolorita would've given them one of her famous 'looks' and they'd be wetting their pants in a New York minute.

[Mark in the Old South]

Nothing. I got a yahoo message saying it was not able to deliver. So if you have a better address than the one I got off their website, I will try again.