Tag Archives: Defense of Marriage

Bp. Paprocki on Illinois’ absurd “Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act”

Posted on 4 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

His Excellency Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, Bishop of Springfield in Illinois, wrote a letter to be read in parishes or put in parish bulletins this weekend. The letter concerns the absurdly titled “The Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act”. … Continue reading →

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U.S. Bishops call for project of prayer, fasting to begin 30 DECEMBER to defend Life, Marriage, Religious Liberty – FR Z POLL

Posted on 30 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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Did you know that the Bishops of these United States of America have asked for Catholics to pray, fast and abstain on Fridays, and take part in a holy hour each month?
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Call To … Continue reading →

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Archbp. Nienstedt and the Marriage Amendment in Minnesota

Posted on 8 October 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Minnesota is ground zero right now for defense of true marriage.
The Church and right thinking people (in the matter of marriage) have a steep hill to ascend.  The mainstream media is in control of the “topics” (a technical term from … Continue reading →

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Homosexuals recruit volunteers nationally to go to Minnesota as protesters

Posted on 6 September 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Minnesota is ground-zero for defense of true marriage this year.
I predicted that as election day in November 2012 drew nearer, the battle over the defense-of-marriage amendment in Minnesota would get as weird as the legislative battle last year in Madison, … Continue reading →

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Washington state: Bishop warned by state over defense of marriage campaign

Posted on 31 August 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A while back I posted: Are we witnessing the establishment of a “state religion”?
From the site of CNBC:
Washington state Catholic bishop warned over anti-gay marriage campaign
OLYMPIA, Washington (Reuters) – Washington state regulators have warned a Roman Catholic bishop that his … Continue reading →

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Dems will include same-sex “marriage” plank in their platform at convention

Posted on 30 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Are you a Catholic who voted for The First Gay President?
Think again.
From Politico:
Democrats are set to include a pro-gay marriage plank in their convention platform for the first time in history, party sources confirm to POLITICO. The language was approved … Continue reading →

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In Minnesota: Marriage Amendment Supporters Lead Among Likely Voters

Posted on 21 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

At a conference not long ago, I learned that, in Minnesota, only 2% of those polled were undecided.  That means everything hinges on voter turn out.
Now this comes from KSTP:
SurveyUSA/KSTP Poll: Marriage Amendment Supporters Lead Among Likely Voters
A new SurveyUSA/KSTP … Continue reading →

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Minnesotans! ACTION ITEM! Minnesota Catholic Conference asks help.

Posted on 19 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

An ACTION ITEM in defense of true marriage.
I received this:
If you can help them do this, it is very important that you do.  The results of the polling will give them a good list of people to make sure to … Continue reading →

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Southern Baptists: Same-sex “rights” are NOT the same as civil rights

Posted on 21 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

On all sides we hear from those who want to condone same-sex relationships as “marriage” that denial of marriage to same-sex couples is like denial of restaurant service to blacks in 1950′s Alabama.
Do not be suckered into accepting that premise. 
Same-sex … Continue reading →

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Defending True Marriage

Posted on 19 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Dr. Jennifer Morse – whose acquaintance I renewed during Acton University last week –  has been doing good work at the Ruth Institute to defend true marriage.  Not too long ago, I visited a parish which had their pamphlet listing 77 … Continue reading →

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