Suicide in Notre Dame Cathedral; Violation of Sacred Space; Protest Against Gay Marriage?

Suicide in Notre Dame Cathedral by Dr. Edward Peters Suicide—whatever mental/emotional problems induce some to commit it and which might even mitigate its culpability—is objectively a gravely evil action (CCC 2280-2283)…

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Cardinal O'Malley Boycotts Boston College, Refuses to Do Traditional Commencement Speech (article in Walled Street Journal)

Ignoring U.S. bishops, the Catholic university will honor an abortion-rights supporter on Monday.  By ANNE HENDERSHOTT (moving to Franciscan University of Steubenville in the Fall) At Boston College's commencement ceremony on Monday, Cardinal Sean…

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