U.S. bishops express support for Bishop D’Arcy on Notre Dame
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Bishop John D'Arcy

San Antonio, Texas, Jun 23, 2009 / 05:02 pm (CNA).- The latest gathering of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) expressed “appreciation and support” for Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend John D’Arcy, a central figure in the controversy over the University of Notre Dame’s commencement invitation to President Barack Obama.

“We affirm his pastoral concern for Notre Dame University, his solicitude for its Catholic identity, and his loving care for all those the Lord has given him to sanctify, to teach and to shepherd,” the bishops said at the USCCB’s spring General Assembly in San Antonio.

Bishop D’Arcy had boycotted the school’s official commencement activities, citing among other concerns President Obama’s “long-stated unwillingness to hold human life as sacred.” The bishop instead spoke at a campus pro-life rally.

He had also lamented Notre Dame President Fr. John I. Jenkins’ failure to inform him and consult with him about the invitation to the U.S. president.

CNA contacted the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend for a reaction to the bishops' support but did not receive a reply.

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Published by: Robert Matzinger
Taylor/Michigan/USA 06/23/2009 08:51 PM EST
It's good to hear the Conference of Bishops has supported Bishop D'Arcy's refusal to support Father Jenkins selection of the world/s foremost abortionist to speak at Notre Dame and receive a doctorate.

But I don't see where the Bishops recommend any action to be taken against Father Jenkins and/or Notre Dame, so I doubt anything will change in Father Jenkins view of how a Catholic University can function and operate. Sad to say, I fear this may be the beginning of the end for most Catholic Universities remaining of Catholic character.
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