Wisconsin Roundup

The New York Times hoped to damage Pope Benedict with a story about Milwaukee priest Lawrence Murphy(who died 12 years ago). See Cardinal Ratzinger An Evil Monster? H/T AmericanPapist


Judicial vicar of Milwaukee gives his account, corrects NYT on Fr Murphy case  H/T Father Z
The fact that I presided over this trial and have never once been contacted by any news organization for comment speaks for itself.

Bp. Peter Christensen of the Diocese of Superior issued a press release RE Fr Murphy - H/T StellaBorealis (diocese just sent it to the newspapers? not available online)


Davenport, Iowa bans the name "Good Friday and opts instead for "Spring Holiday."  -H/T New Advent
"The city council didn't know anything about the change. We were blind sided and now we've got to clean this mess up. How do you tell people the city renamed a 2,000 year old holiday?" said Edmond. 

Bishop David Ricken, Diocese of Green Bay calls for reflection on interfaith groups ESTHER & JOSHUA 
He(Ricken) also said he needed more time for reflection and prayer on the matter and commended the good works of both groups, particularly in the areas of advocating for the homeless and for immigrants. 

University of Wisconsin trains abortionists and performs abortions with taxpayer money
"UWHC has been paying for the rotation to date. We will continue to do so. Please let Planned Parenthood know," reads one of the obtained e-mails, by Carl J. Getto, for instance. He's the medical school's associate dean of hospital affairs.

Archbishop Listecki will receive his pallium from the Holy Father June 29th

2 comments:

Fr. John Mary, ISJ said...

May I add this link to your excellent ones?
http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/03/31/wisconsin.church.abuse/
Archbishop Listecki speaks out.

Badger Catholic said...

Thank you, I almost forgot that he was speaking yesterday.