Monthly Archives: June 2004

VIOLENCE AND “THE PASSION” (PART TWO)

By |2013-06-25T19:01:16-04:00June 21st, 2004|Categories: Catalyst, Features|Tags: |

Predictions that "The Passion of the Christ" would spur violence have finally come true. Dario D'Ambrosi, who played the burly, sadistic Roman soldier who took delight in whipping Jesus, has been cursed and spat upon in real life; his daughters have also been heckled at school. But Mattia Sbragia, who played the dictatorial high priest, Caiaphas, [...]

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BUSH’S “GOD TALK” OFFENDS NADER, ELITES

By |2017-03-20T17:56:00-04:00June 21st, 2004|Categories: Catalyst, Features|Tags: |

n Bob Woodward's new book, Plan of Attack, reference is made to how President Bush prayed "for the strength to do the Lord's will" when he committed the nation to war. In an interview with the Christian Science Monitor on April 19, presidential contender Ralph Nader characterized Bush's remarks as follows: "We are dealing here with a basically unstable [...]

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FLAP OVER CARTOON REVEALS TRUE COLORS

By |2017-03-20T17:56:00-04:00June 21st, 2004|Categories: Catalyst, Features|Tags: |

When Curtis Kneblik of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati contacted us about an offensive cartoon that appeared in the Dayton Daily News, William Donohue decided to write a letter to the newspaper. It printed the following letter on April 27: "The Mike Peters cartoon of April 14 depicts a bishop who denies Communion to a pro-abortion Catholic politician, [...]

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BISHOP GREGORY SHOWS COURAGE: PRIESTS HAVE RIGHTS, TOO

By |2017-03-20T17:56:00-04:00June 21st, 2004|Categories: Catalyst, Features|Tags: |

Bishop Wilton Gregory, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has refused to release the mental health records of a retired priest accused of sexual abuse. The alleged acts occurred in the 1970s in the Illinois Diocese of Belleville; the diocese is now led by Bishop Gregory. As a result of his decision, the [...]

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BISHOPS BEWARE OF LAY CLERICALISM

By |2017-03-20T17:56:00-04:00June 21st, 2004|Categories: Catalyst, Features|Tags: |

Anne Burke, interim chairman of the National Review Board (the group empanelled by the bishops to conduct diocesan audits), got into a public dispute in May with some bishops over the authority and longevity of the panel. Burke, who said she will resign from the panel at the end of June, maintains that the bishops have [...]

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TURNING THE TABLES ON NEWSDAY

By |2017-03-20T17:56:00-04:00June 21st, 2004|Categories: Catalyst, Features|Tags: |

The April 28 edition of the Long Island daily, Newsday, ran an article about critics of Monsignor John Alesandro, pastor of St. Dominic's in Oyster Bay. Some parishioners have lost confidence in his ability to lead the parish, while others have rallied to his side. It wasn't the story about the parish that bothered us, it was Newsday's [...]

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CATHOLIC BASHING MARKS ABORTION RALLY

By |2013-06-25T19:11:21-04:00June 21st, 2004|Categories: Catalyst, Features|Tags: |

On April 25, Washington, D.C. was the venue of the March for Women's Lives, a pro-abortion event. The day before the march there was a rally in front of the Vatican embassy. This event was organized by Frances Kissling of Catholics for a Free Choice. Of course, no pro-abortion series of events would be complete without [...]

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“BARE” WITH US

By |2013-06-25T19:12:06-04:00June 21st, 2004|Categories: Catalyst, Features|Tags: |

The musical "Bare" first debuted on October 25, 2000 in Hollywood and was included in the league's 2000 Annual Report on Anti-Catholicism. The play has recently been resuscitated in New York for a run in an off-Broadway theater. The kitschy, self-indulgent "pop opera" revolves around a gay love affair between two high school students, Jason and Peter, [...]

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AIR AMERICA BASHES CATHOLICISM

By |2013-06-25T19:14:22-04:00June 21st, 2004|Categories: Catalyst, Features|Tags: |

In the May 12 edition of the New York Daily News, there was an article by Michael Goodwin that was critical of Air America, the liberal radio venture. Goodwin said that on May 10, various hosts took the opportunity to slam Catholicism. Louis Giovino, the Catholic League's director of communications, spoke to Goodwin to learn more about [...]

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BLONDIE RETURNS: DEBORAH HARRY “RAPS” THE POPE

By |2013-06-25T19:16:59-04:00June 21st, 2004|Categories: Catalyst, Features|Tags: |

Deborah Harry, the lead singer in the band Blondie, has released a new album, The Curse of Blondie. In her song, "Shakedown," Harry raps such lyrics as, "Whatcha got hidin' in your body cavity?" She also raps the pope: "I think I'd have a better chance to see the pope I get so bored with this shtick [...]

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