On April 30, Erik Loomis, a history professor at the University of Rhode Island, wrote, "David Horowitz is dead. Bill Donohue, one of the worst living Americans, is sad." That is how he began his screed attacking Horowitz. He concluded with what could be interpreted as a veiled threat. "The good news is that evil people [...]
Here's a thought experiment. There are two teachers. One is known for his compassion for struggling students, but he is not a gifted teacher, and as a result his students do poorly in school. The other is known as lacking in compassion, but he is a gifted teacher, and as a result his students do well [...]
When patrons tell bartenders it is time to "86" that guy at the end of the bar, they mean he's drunk and should be cut off. In other contexts, it might mean to nix, or to cancel, someone. It might also mean something more serious. When James Comey aligned seashells to read, 86 47, he knew [...]
It is inspiring to note that mothers are among the happiest persons on earth. Interestingly, this has nothing to do about being a woman: It is women who have families who are the happiest. Indeed, the obverse is also true: single women are among the least happy. The most authoritative data on social wellbeing is found [...]
What happens when an organization achieves its goal? It either folds or it develops a new one. The March of Dimes was founded to cure polio, and when the Salk vaccine proved effective, those who worked there could have declared victory and packed up their bags and left. But they didn’t. Instead, they chose a new [...]
Bill Donohue sent the following letter to the parties noted. March 14, 2025 Jelani Jefferson Exum Dean, St. John's Univ. School of Law 8000 Utopia Parkway Jamaica, NY 11439 Dear Dean Jefferson Exum: A recent incident was brought to my attention about the conduct of one of your law school students, Vishai Balani. He is alleged [...]
The following is an excerpt from a letter that explains why there is a problem at Northwestern. March 27, 2025 Dean Adrian Randolph Northwestern University Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences 1918 Sheridan Road Evanston, Illinois 60208 Dear Dean Randolph: It has been brought to my attention that a faculty member in the Department of Religious [...]
The Satanic Grotto is not a well-known Satanic group, but it made a media splash in Kansas. On March 28, it held a "Black Mass" on the grounds of the Capitol building. Due to the leadership of Kansas City Archbishop Joseph Naumann, Christian protesters convincingly outnumbered the Satanists, making the small band of Satanists look enfeebled. [...]
In the last issue of Catalyst, we mentioned that we have secured the services of the Pittsburgh office of Leech Tishman to represent the Catholic League in a case before the New Jersey Supreme Court defending the rights of priests in the Diocese of Camden. We mistakenly said that Superior Court Judge Peter Warshaw took the [...]
We have established a working relationship with the Trump administration seeking to redress attacks on Catholic rights emanating from the federal government. To be specific, after Bill Donohue wrote to U.S. Attorney General Bondi volunteering our efforts in addressing this issue, he received a letter from the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice providing [...]
