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....Q. Has the church always opposed abortion? Bishop McDonnell: There has always been overwhelming evidence all the way back 2000 years, that abortion is wrong, that it is taking what God has created and destroying that life. That doesn’t mean that we don’t realize that women have a very difficult time. That is why there are so many services out there offered to help women who are pregnant. Q. This issue is so polarizing that most people would rather avoid it, let alone be loud and proud and say “pro-life.” How can you encourage Catholics to really be a hero...

Massachusetts Bishop Refuses to Present Award to Pro-Abortion HonoreeHOLYOKE, Massachusetts, March 3, 2006 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Bishop Timothy A. McDonnell, of Springfield Diocese, has said he will not present an award for distinguished achievement to a recipient who is pro-abortion.  In long-standing tradition, Bishop McDonnell presents an annual award, on behalf of the St. Patrick’s Parade Committee, to honor someone of Irish descent for distinguished achievement.This year, the John F. Kennedy Award will be presented to a recipient who is pro-abortion, and the Bishop has expressed his objection. Thomas J. Ridge was selected by the Committee to receive the award on...