Author: Tom Faranda
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First Theology of the Body Congress: a massive success
Held in Philadelphia, July 28-30. Philadelphia Cardinal calls the Theology of the Body ‘the curriculum for the Culture of Life’ Cardinal Justin Rigali delivered a powerful call to action to attendees of the first National Theology of the Body Congress. He urged, “This Congress must not end. The contribution of the speakers and participants, the…
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Rabbi demonstration at Schumer office very successful – good coverage by channel 12 cable TV.
The public demonstration with about 40 people was led by Rabbi Noson Shmeul Leiter of Torah Jews for Decency and was held at Senator Schumer's office in Peekskill. They called on Senator Schumer to filibuster the Supreme Court nomination of Elena Kagan. Channel 12 had an almost four minute feature Sunday evening, at the beginning of…
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HVCL’s Women’s Equality Day Reformed Press Release
Hudson Valley Coalition for Life, Inc. Ossining, NY 10562 914.329.5163 E-mail hvcljournal@gmail.com Press Release July 14, 2010 TO: Westchester and Putnam County media – radio, television, and newsprint The media are invited to cover the event! RE: Women’s Equality Day Reformed – Friday, August 13, 2010 2010 THEME: CALLING YOUTH TO…
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HVCL co-director Theresa Bonopartis article posted on Catholic Exchange
Reclaiming Our children I must admit, sometimes in this abortion debate I feel like I am floating on the periphery, looking on, while the world dissects and argues about abortion, and concerning the unborn and the women who have them. For me, as a post-abortive mother, it is much more personal. It is about reclaiming…
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Westchester-Putnam Center for Life breakfast – another great success
This was held at the end of April. It was an oversight that we didn't post this in a timely fashion. But better late then never! With nearly 150 attendees. From high school students to octogenarians. Sister Veronica Mary, SV, John Mark, and Patricia Denota. As Pat says "All types of people support life." Westchester County…
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From Consistent Life – “Feminism and Abortion, the Great Inconsistency”
From the weekly enewsletter of Consistent Life, Peace and Life Connections Daphne Clair de Jong “Feminism and Abortion: The Great Inconsistency” reprinted in ProLife Feminism: Yesterday and Today “In the same way that many opponents of slavery and racism have failed to apply their principles to the question of women’s rights, so feminist writers…
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One year later; Notre Dame, the President, and the 88 arrested demonstrators
May 17th was the first anniversary of the President's speech and honoring at Notre Dame. This comprehensive article is being widely circulated online. New Chapter In Notre Dame Controversy By Ann Carey (Our Sunday Visitor: May 16, 2010) Judge to hear arrested pro-lifers’ allegations of ‘viewpoint discrimination’ A year after the University of Notre…
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Two rescuers convicted of violating FACE (Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances) in NY City
Press release date 4/30/2010. While not mentioned in the PR, the penalties for a first time violation of FACE by non-violent offenders of the law can be six months in prison and a $10,000 fine. Press release from: The Order of Mercy at GethsemaneIn affiliation with the Order of Mercy at Gethsemane (OMG), two rescuerssought…
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Proclaiming the Gospel of Life at Columbia University – two recent actions
Pro-life law students held a symposium on Friday April 9th: Looking Back, Looking Forward: Pro-life Strategy and Jurisprudence for the 21st Century Advocates for Life, AUL's new initiative for pro-life law students across the country, in conjunction with Columbia Law Students for Life, sponsored a daylong legal symposium, "Looking Back, Looking Forward: Pro-life Strategy and…
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Fordham University Respect Life Group having their annual Respect Life week
Fordham has always had a very active pro-life group, going all the way back to the 70's. Here they are protesting the RHAPP NY bill, April 3, 2008 in Yonkers. And the 2009 March for Life in Washington DC. Go here Fordham University Respect Life Group posted on the blog Reclaiming Our Children for more information,…