WebMuseum, Paris

Articles and other Resources

Canonical Lawsuit against
John Kerry for Heresy

Open Letter to the Bishops

Durbin Challenges the Bishops

Pelosi vows to Defy the Church

48 Congressmen Challenge the Church

Gov. McGreevey Refrains from Communion

Catholics in Name Only

Exposing Pro-Abortion Politicians

Kerry's Defiance a Perfect Opportunity

Pro-Abortion Catholics & Canon Law

Vatican Instruction on the Eucharist

Participation of Catholics in Public Life

Ecclesia de Eucharistia

Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel of Life)

Human Family Foundation

About the Foundation

Sequela Online Journal

Resources

Events

Service Projects

Links

Back to Home Page

Sign up for new issue notices

The Controversy over Communion and Pro-Abortion Politicians

John Kerry's claim to be Catholic and his steadfast support of abortion, euthanasia, same-sex unions and human embryo research has created a unique situation in the history of the Catholic Church in the United States. The bishops in the United States have to face the possibility of a president who openly defies Church teaching while claiming to be Catholic at the same time.

Ever since John F. Kennedy, scores of Catholic politicians have been thumbing their noses at the Church by supporting issues contrary to Catholic teaching while taking part in the Church, namely receiving communion, as if they were Catholics in good standing.

Thankfully a number of bishops have recently started the address the issue with strong statements and the media is helping to keep the stories in the public view. These bishops need our support and prayers so that their strong words will be backed with equally strong action.

Bishops who deserve our Support and Encouragement

	Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith See article and letter.
	Cardinal Francis Arinze Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments See article.
	Bishop Samuel Aquila Diocese of Fargo See homily. Send message to the Diocese.
	Bishop Gregory Aymond Diocese of Austin See interview. Send message to the Diocese.
	Bishop Fabian Bruskewitz Diocese of Lincoln See article.
	Archbishop Raymond Burke Archdiocese of St. Louis See article and letter. See his brilliant defense of his position. Send message to the Archdiocese.
	Archbishop Charles Chaput Archdiocese of Denver See writings on 05/26/04, 05/05/04 and 04/14/04. See interview. Listen to radio interview. Send message to the Archbishop.
	Bishop Robert Carlson Diocese of Sioux Falls See article. Send message to Bishop's office.
	Bishop Blase Cupich Diocese of Rapid City See writings. Send message to Chancery.
	Bishop Ronald Gainer Diocese of Lexington See article. Send message to the Diocese.
	Bishop Joseph Galante Diocese of Camden See statement. Send message to the Diocese.
	Cardinal Francis George Archdiocese of Chicago See article. Send message to Archdiocese.
	Archbishop Alfred Hughes Archdiocese of New Orleans See writings. Send message to the Archdiocese.
	Archbishop John Myers Archdiocese of Newark See pastoral letter. Send message to the Archdiocese.
	Bishop Thomas Olmsted Diocese of Phoenix See statement. Send message to the Diocese.
	Bishop Michael Sheridan Diocese of Colorado Springs See pastoral letter. Send message to the Diocese.
	Bishop John Smith Diocese of Trenton See article. Send message to the Diocese.
	Bishop Robert Vasa Diocese of Baker See pastoral letter and interview. Email Chancery.
	Bishop William Weigand Diocese of Sacramento See homily and article. Send message to the Diocese.
	Bishop Thomas Wenski Diocese of Orlando See writings. Send message to the Diocese.
	Bishop Fred Henry Diocese of Calgary See writings and pastoral letter. Send an email to the Bishop.
	Archbishop Anthony Meagher Archdiocese of Kingston, Ontario See article. Send an email to the Archbishop.
	Cardinal George Pell Archbishop of Sydney See article. Send an email to the Chancery.
See more at Episcopal Spine Alert.

Back Issues
Sequela 5
The Vocation to Love
Sequela 4
The Dignity of the Human Person
Sequela 3
The Global Economy: Having versus Being
Sequela 2
Violence in Schools: What's Happened to Families, Communities & Culture?
Sequela 1
Technology: Is It Eating Us Alive?