July 2011 – Page 3 of 13 – Defenders of the Catholic Faith

Waiting for Superman

Post author:Steve Ray
Post published:July 23, 2011
Post category:Education Social Issues & Action

Just watched the recent documentary entitled Waiting for Superman which critiques the public schools and teachers' unions in America. It is a sad and devastating story. Every parent should see…

Two Good News-Info Items

Post author:Steve Ray
Post published:July 23, 2011
Post category:Israel and Middle East Papacy & Catholic Hierarchy

First, Liz Lev gives some concrete reasons to appreciate the Popes for what they've done for Rome. Her list includes: 1) straight roads and obelisks, 2) conservation of antiquities, 3)…

Can Governments Pass Laws Regulating the Seal of Confession?

Post author:Steve Ray
Post published:July 23, 2011
Post category:Canon Law Sacraments & Sacramentals

My friend and Canon Lawyer Ed Peters writes, A note on proposals to require priests to violate the seal of confession Concerning recent Irish and Australian proposals to require priests…