Do not assume they are pro-aborts: very likely some are, and some aren’t. Contact them quite politely and quite persistently, make sure their Catholic consciences begin to torment them. Exhibit intelligence and honor. Say what you truly believe. Sample letter below.
I am writing to appeal to you as a good man and a Catholic.
As you must know, the Obama Administration has now rescinded conscience protection for pro-life doctors, nurses, and healthcare institutions by eliminating HHS regulations which recognized the right NOT to participate in abortion.
This is a direct threat to every Catholic healthcare provider in this country.
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has stated plainly that those who oppose the fundamental norms are "not to be given a platform or honors" by any Catholic institution.
Please take action in order to stop Barack Obama's proposed award of an Honorary Law Degree from Notre Dame. This is a Catholic honor to which Mr. Obama is not entitled.
This award is breaking the hearts and shocking the consciences of literally hundreds of thousands of people, some 230,000 of whom have already signed a petition calling for Notre Dame to dis-invite Mr. Obama. If the award is given as planned, it will be the ruin of the Soul of Notre Dame.
Please do what you can to stop this.
May God bless you.
Sincerely,
[signature]
[city and state]
This is meant to be an AD-HOC action list to (selectively) report and urge specific actions to stop Obama and win the Battle of Notre Dame. This is not just for Catholics. It's for anybody who wants --- in the words of Mary of Nazareth--- to "put down the mighty from their thrones" (baby-killers in high places) and to "lift up the humble" (tiny infants and their valiant defenders).
Thanks and will do.
THANKS...will make calls on Monday!
http://www.nd.edu/leadership/fellows/
The Fellows of the University are a "self perpetuating body," consisting of six members whom at all times must be "members of the Priests Society of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Indiana Province, and six of whom shall be lay persons." The Fellows are the "successors and associates in office" of the original founders of the University and perform the following duties of office:
Determine powers to be delegated to the Board of Trustees; Elect the Trustees of the University in accordance with the Bylaws;
Adopt and amend the Bylaws of the University;
Approve the sale or transfer of substantial parts of the University’s physical property;
Ensure that the University maintains its essential character as a Catholic institution of higher learning;
Ensure that the University’s operations make full use of the skills and dedication of the members of the Priests of Holy Cross, Indiana Province, Inc.;
Ensure that the University "continues its long-standing policy of admitting students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin."
The current list of fellows is below:
Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C.
William M. Goodyear, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Member of Executive Committee, Navigant Consulting Inc.
Rev. Peter A. Jarret, C.S.C.
Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C.
The Most Rev. Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C., D.D.
Patrick F. McCartan, Managing Partner of Jones Day from 1993 through 2002
Terrence J. McGlinn, President and Owner All Star Distributing Company, Inc.
Richard C. Notebaert, chairman and chief executive officer of Qwest Communications International Inc.
Shirley W. Ryan, long-time advocate for persons with physical and sensory issues, she co-created and inspired Pathways Center (1985), a best-practices outpatient pediatric treatment center for infants and children, to unlock their physical and sensory movement abilities.
Rev. Timothy R. Scully, C.S.C.
Rev. David T. Tyson, C.S.C.
Arthur R. Velasquez, founder of Azteca Corn Products Corporation
E-mail from unknown senders most likely gets deleted.
Your caveat to be polite and rational is most important; and remember to double check spelling and grammar.
(of course yours is impeccable)
xxoo
Mucho Bueno, Senora!
(Just a little Spanish lingo there to show I bear no animosity towards the few conservatives left in Espana. We can forget about Messyco.)
Are the students themselves, angry about this? Does anyone know?
Do not assume they are pro-aborts: very likely some are, and some aren’t. Contact them quite politely and quite persistently, make sure their Catholic consciences begin to torment them. Exhibit intelligence and honor. Say what you truly believe. Sample letter below.
Dear Mr. xxxxxxx,
I am writing to appeal to you as a good man and a Catholic.
As you must know, the Obama Administration has now rescinded conscience protection for pro-life doctors, nurses, and healthcare institutions by eliminating HHS regulations which recognized the right NOT to participate in abortion.
This is a direct threat to every Catholic healthcare provider in this country.
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has stated plainly that those who oppose the fundamental norms are "not to be given a platform or honors" by any Catholic institution.
Please take action in order to stop Barack Obama's proposed award of an Honorary Law Degree from Notre Dame. This is a Catholic honor to which Mr. Obama is not entitled.
This award is breaking the hearts and shocking the consciences of literally hundreds of thousands of people, some 230,000 of whom have already signed a petition calling for Notre Dame to dis-invite Mr. Obama. If the award is given as planned, it will be the ruin of the Soul of Notre Dame.
Please do what you can to stop this.
May God bless you.
Sincerely,
[signature]
[city and state]
I sure wish you Catholics well in this venture. I can still hardly believe ND would invite BO but nowadays, little surprises me.
“...the Obama Administration has now rescinded conscience protection for pro-life doctors, nurses, and healthcare institutions by eliminating HHS regulations which recognized the right NOT to participate in abortion.”
WHEN did this happen?