Tag Archives: Acton Institute

Fr. Sirico: Politics isn’t the solution to our economic problems

Posted on 29 November 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

CNA has an article about my friend Fr. Robert Sirico of the Acton Institute (btw… Acton University: June 18 – 21, 2013).
My emphases and comments.
Rome, Italy, Nov 29, 2012 / 01:33 pm (CNA).- The solution to the ongoing economic troubles is … Continue reading →

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Acton Institute responds to the Fishwrap

Posted on 14 November 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Acton Institute was mentioned more than once – favorably and unfavorably – at the recent USCCB meeting during discussion of a statement about economics (subsequently killed by a vote of the bishops).
Acton Institute responds to National Catholic Reporter [aka Fishwrap] … Continue reading →

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Women Religious as shareholders and proxy governance of corporations

Posted on 12 September 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Now this is interesting.
From the nice people at Acton Institute comes this fascinating piece of the puzzle that I hadn’t ever considered but, now that I know about it, it makes so much sense.
Nuns vs. Managers in the Proxy Wars
posted by JOE … Continue reading →

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VIDEO Jennifer Roback Morse and Eric Metaxas on Religious Freedom

Posted on 25 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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From the nice folks at Acton Institute:

Eric Metaxas and Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse articulate the grave dangers of the Health & Human Services (HHS) Mandate with regard to religious freedom in America.
Eric Metaxas is a … Continue reading →

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ActonU – UPDATE – Friday

Posted on 15 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

And so the final day of Acton University begins. We had Holy Mass in the Extraordinary Form and, to obtain the indulgence, had public recitation of the Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Breakfast (croisant and jam … Continue reading →

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Acton U Update. Tuesday

Posted on 13 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This morning began with Holy Mass in the Extraordinary Form followed by breakfast.
During breakfast – and this is a great advantage to these days – a little gang of clergy (Catholic Orthodox Methodist) and two laymen had a good discussion … Continue reading →

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Acton University 2012 begins

Posted on 12 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

After a gap of a couple years, I am again participating at Acton U.
Once again, the logistics are like clockwork and the participants, from everywhere, interesting and charming and faithful.
Tonight after our supper (where I am as I write) we … Continue reading →

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Fr. Sirico (about new book) interviewed by Stuart Varney – fun!

Posted on 25 May 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I wrote about Fr. Sirico’s new book HERE.
Fr. Sirico had a great interview on Stuart Varney’s show on Fox Business Network.
You should enjoy this.
From Stuart Varney’s show on FNC:
Watch the latest video at video.foxbusiness.com

Technorati Tags: Acton Institute, Fr. Sirico, free … Continue reading →

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English translation of Prof. Becchetti’s remarks about PCJP global economy “white paper”

Posted on 27 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Acton Institute’s Michael Severance, who works in Rome, has posted something interesting on the new “white paper” from the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.
Read the whole thing HERE.
Rome Economist Helps Explain Vatican ‘Note’ on Financial Reform
Michael Severance
When the Pontifical … Continue reading →

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Fr. Sirico in NRO: The Church as the Bride of Caesar

Posted on 29 July 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

National Review Online a couple days ago had a great piece by Fr. Robert Sirico of Acton Institute.
My emphases and comments.
The Church as the Bride of Caesar
July 27, 2011 4:15 P.M.
By Fr. Robert A. Sirico
It is telling that the Washington … Continue reading →

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