Holy Cross College Hosts on-Campus Planned Parenthood Workshops, Awards Pro-Abortion Governor

LifeSiteNews ^ | 9/28/07 | Peter J. Smith

[wagglebee]

WORCHESTER, Massachusetts, September 28, 2007 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Jesuit-run Holy Cross, the oldest Catholic college in New England, is hosting the 2007 Teen Pregnancy Institute with Planned Parenthood promoting teenage contraception.

The Massachusetts Alliance on Teen Pregnancy presents the conference every year, but by hosting the conference the Holy Cross Jesuits are sending the message that they have no qualms with its promotion of contraception and the presence of Planned Parenthood, which are intrinsically inimical to the pro-life teachings of the Catholic Church.

At this year's conference - scheduled October 24, from 8AM - 4 PM - "Messages that Matter: Strengthening Prevention and Supporting Young Families," Planned Parenthood is scheduled to give 3 "workshops"; one of which includes a seminar on how to "Learn the latest and greatest of protection methods." (see copy of brochure http://www.massteenpregnancy.org/pdfs/2007_conf_brochure.pdf)

In addition, pro-abortion Governor Deval L. Patrick will appear at the conference to receive a "Leadership Award" and speak to the conference attendees.

Unfortunately Holy Cross has a history of tolerating vociferous promoters of abortion under its President, Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J.  In 2003, McFarland defended not only Holy Cross' invitation of pro-abortion political commentator, Chris Matthews, the host of MSNBC's "Hardball," to speak at that year's commencement, but also bestowed on him an honorary degree despite his univocal statements on several occasions "I am pro-choice." McFarland falsely stated Matthews's views were "a matter of practical judgment" and "allowable in Catholic thought," because he felt abortion was immoral, but disagreed that the government should stop it.

To contact the President of Holy Cross, Rev. Michael C. McFarland:

College of the Holy Cross
One College Street
Worcester, Massachusetts 01610-2395
Tel:(508) 793-2011

To contact the Jesuit Provincial Superior in Massachusetts, Rev. Thomas J. Regan, SJ: tregan@sjnen.org.

To contact the Jesuits New England Province:

P. O. Box 9199
Watertown, MA 02471-9199
Tel: (617) 607-2800
Fax: (617) 607-2888

Other NEP contacts: http://www.sjnen.org/contactus.htm

To contact the Bishop of Worchester:
Bishop Robert J. McManus
Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester
49 Elm Street
Worcester, MA 01609

Main Tel: 508-791-7171
Fax: 508-753-7180
E-mail: frocco@worcesterdiocese.org

See previous LifeSiteNews story on Holy Cross
Massachusetts Bishop to Boycott Graduation at Jesuit College
http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2003/may/03052205.html

See previous LifeSiteNews.com stories re: Jesuit run colleges:

SHOCKER: Catholic Georgetown U. Will Now Fund Law Students to Lobby for Abortion
http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2007/sep/07092605.html

University president who brought feminist theologians and pro-abortion commencement speakers to Catholic university in LA gets accolade from Cardinal Mahony
http://www.calcatholic.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?id=227abc04...

Loyola Marymount awards professorship to man who says, "I don't have the sort of temperament that submits to Christianity…"
http://www.calcatholic.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?id=84c4e2c6...

Dissident Professors At U.S. Catholic Universities Pave Way To Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide
http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2005/jun/05060203.html

Professor Lies to Get Pro-Abortion Group into Catholic College
http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2006/mar/06030703.html

Catholic De Paul University to Host Gay Conference
http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2007/may/07052806.html

Catholic University of San Francisco Promotes Abortion, Same Sex Marriage and Contraception
http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2007/mar/07032005.html

US Catholic University Promoting Planned Parenthood Will Meet with Pro-life Advocates
http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2007/apr/07041002.html

[SuziQ]

I think the Jesuits are going the way of many of the liberal religious orders; they are dying out. I don't believe they have as many young members as older ones; they're not drawing the novices like they used to. Young men who are serious Catholics are looking at the Jebbies and asking themselves why they would bother entering an order that seems to have wandered away from the faith and the Church. I believe, too, that the Jesuits have lost a good number of their members to AIDS in the last 15 years, or so.

They have been teaching for years that 'conscience is King'; that if YOU think some action is not a sin, then it isn't. I had to correct a young Associate at our Parish who was talking with the parents during a First Penance class, because he espoused this attitude. He'd been educated by the Jebbies, so that's what he believed! I reminded him that what he was saying was NOT what the Church taught, no matter how many 'well educated' people believed it.

[Diago]

When is the Church going to come down on these apostate colleges?

The alumnists of Holy Cross, Georgetown, BC, John Carroll, and perhaps Notre Dame, need to adopt a new Alma mater. Mrs Diago and I graduated from two of these colleges and now send all our money to Christendom College. I just wish it was more.

[Coleus]

tregan@sjnen.org, frocco@worcesterdiocese.org, mmcfarland@holycross.edu,

Scandal: Holy Cross College welcomes Planned Parenthood

On October 24, Holy Cross, a Jesuit Catholic college in Worchester, Massachusetts, is hosting the 2007 Teen Pregnancy Institute conference. Among those giving workshops are representatives from the Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts. Three of the workshops will be given by Planned Parenthood: “Supporting Parents as Primary Sexuality Educators of their Children,” “Beyond Pregnancy Prevention: How to Talk to Teens about HIV and STI Protection,” and “How Do I Protect Thee – Let Me Count the Ways.” These workshops will include “practical guidelines and techniques for including the topic of HIV and STI prevention in conversations about protection methods.”To view the brochure for this conference, click here

Other workshops include information on birth control, Depo-Provera and emergency contraception. One will be given by a representative of NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts. Please contact this college to tell them they are violating the teachings of the Catholic Church by allowing Planned Parenthood and these other organizations to speak at their college.

[TenthAmendmentChampion]

Don’t the Jesuits report directly to the Pope? I hope he can rein them in. They seem very arrogant and disobedient to the church hierarchy. They have to answer to someone!

[Sun]

I heard about these kinds of colleges from Mother Angelica.

Catholics should not contribute their money to these colleges.

[Aquinasfan]

When is the Church going to come down on these apostate colleges?

Don't hold your breath. The only hope is that Catholic parents refuse to send their kids to these schools. But they won't, for two reasons. First, parents were poorly catechized themselves, and basically see no problem with a Catholic college promoting artificially induced sterility ("birth control"). Second, even if they cared about morality, they're more concerned about their kids' career prospects than they are about their kids' sanctity. We're in a real mess.

[Aquinasfan]

...and they wonder why last week, I did not put any money in the collection for Catholic University.

I've been hearing from people I trust that CU is actually turning around.

Otherwise, there are just 19 truly Catholic colleges in the country. They may be small schools, but at least the list is growing.

[Birmingham Rain]

“They have to answer to someone!”

Trust me, they WILL answer to Someone.

[eleni121]

When is the Church going to come down on these apostate colleges?

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Who cares about a church-—a church that harbors these anti Christian beliefs....Someone else is going to come down on them soon.

[wagglebee]

Who cares about a church-—a church that harbors these anti Christian beliefs....Someone else is going to come down on them soon.

I'm not sure what you're talking about. There is only One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, it's beliefs have remained unchanged since our Lord founded it. Our Lord entrusted His Church with Truth and Morals. The "churches" that non-Catholics speak of are simply buildings, built on a foundation of sand that will be swept away.

[eleni121]

The “churches” that non-Catholics speak of are simply buildings, built on a foundation of sand that will be swept away.

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Sounds like a lot of RC Churches to me.

Hint: many non RC churches are quite soundly built on the Word of the Lord thank you.

[wagglebee]

Christ built HIS Church on Peter’s confession and entrusted it to Peter.

Peter would later specifically warn against the totally unbiblical 16th Century invention called “sola scriptura.”

[eleni121]

I am too busy to argue with a papist. But feel free to clean up your denomination by getting rid of the trash.

[wagglebee]

The Catholic Church is not a “denomination” — never has been one and never will be.

Nor do I want to argue with you as “papist” is a very bigoted term.

[Coleus]

Amazing Coincidence: Holy Cross Refers Students to Planned Parenthood

What You Can Do to Stop Planned Parenthood from Coming to Holy Cross college

 

From the Desk of Judie Brown
October 30, 2007

Outrageous Video to Watch; How YOU Can Help

During October, American Life League speakers traveled to 16 cities in 8 states bringing the pro-life message to people all across America.  We will not end abortion sitting behind our desks.  That's why ALL traveled over 14,000 miles in the last month!  We visited Holy Cross College and talked with students about Planned Parenthood being on campus.  Watch some of the outrageous reactions in our video.

A man in Texas, after hearing us speak, had this reaction:

"I thought I knew a lot about Planned Parenthood, but you opened my eyes to how evil the organization really is."

We spoke with a young woman in Wisconsin who had never heard the Catholic teaching on contraception.  She said our presentation changed her life in an instant.  Praise God!!  Unfortunately, carrying the pro-life message across the country costs money.  But your support allows us to fight on the front lines of this war.  We need to raise $10,000 by November 15 to stay on the road and continue spreading the pro-life message.  I pray that you will step forward to help.

A contribution of any size is a blessing. Please prayerfully consider your gracious donation.  American Life League can only continue with your help.To donate online, click here.  To donate by phone, call 888.546.2580 and mention this e-mail.

Sincerely yours in the Lord Who IS Life,

Judie Brown, President

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[mbraynard]

You mean money for THE Catholic University of America in NE DC?

That is actually a pretty decent institution as I am aware.

[mbraynard]

...uh oh...

[mbraynard]

Don't waste your time arguing with the prots. He may be a bigot but as long as we work together on public policy.....

Besides, I jokingly refer to myself as a 'papist' to my bro's prot GF. Funny stuff.

[fishhound]

This is terrible.