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Archbishop Raymond Burke / Justice Antonin Scalia

Washington D.C., Mar 25, 2009 / 03:35 am (CNA).- Organizers of the annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast are announcing that Archbishop Emeritus of St. Louis Raymond Burke will deliver the keynote address at this year's breakfast, which will be held on Friday, May 8. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia will be guest speaker at the event.

A 6:30 Mass will be celebrated for the event on the evening of May 7 at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle.

The prayer breakfast itself will be held the morning of May 8 at the Hilton Washington, beginning with a Rosary at 7:15 am.

An EWTN broadcast of the event will begin at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time, with the program itself commencing at 8:30.

"We are blessed that Archbishop Burke and Justice Scalia will be addressing the breakfast this year," Leonard Leo, President of the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, told InsideCatholic.com. "This year promises to be a great event for our attendees, and we are looking forward to hosting these and other dynamic speakers who will address a number of very timely and interesting topics of interest to Catholics."

Last year’s speaker was then-President George W. Bush, who touched on the Pope’s U.S. visit, his administration’s efforts on the pro-life front and Catholic schools.

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Published by: Roy S. Tenn
Miami, Florida 03/26/2009 08:16 AM EST

I am in total agreement that his Excellency Archbishop Burke should encourage our bishops to have Our Lady of America enthroned in Her National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in order to bring well needed peace in our country, where President Obama has opened the door for embryonic stem cell research and also abortion by endorsing a woman's right to choose to end the life of the unborn, instead he should encourage our people to honor their bodies and live a chaste life that is pleasing to God.

Published by: Anita
Florida,USA 03/25/2009 08:40 PM EST

I am so happy that Archbishop Burke is in the Vatican where he can use his wisdom on a greater scale and affect more situations in the worldwide Catholic church.

Published by: Miguel
Burbank, OH 03/25/2009 03:30 PM EST

I pray the Archbishop is able to do some house-cleaning while back in the states. I know he is concerned with mnay ongoing topics, but I am especially hopeful he will do more to promote the Our Lady of America devotion and further suppress the activities of the woman in Fostoria, OH who continues to present herself as a Catholic Nun even though her local bishop has admonished her and her supporters for their continued disobedience to his directives.

Please pray for the bishops and their faithful lay apostolates who they are working with to fulfill Our Lady of America's requests.

Published by: Kevin
West chester Pa 03/25/2009 02:59 PM EST

Iam sure His excellency will touch on the Culture of Death of the obama administration and their attempts to take down the Catholic Healthcare system.The largest single provider of health care in the USA. I hope Archbishop Burke also touches on Oral Contraception and how it has corrupted the souls of catholic women!

Published by: Bill Swety
Schwenksville, PA, USA 03/25/2009 01:59 PM EST

Archbishop Werle should pay close attention to both speakers.

Published by: pam j
kansas city mo 03/25/2009 01:38 PM EST

God Bless Archbishop Burke. I pray that he will also mention Our Lady of America, that the bishops will heed Her requests to spread this devotion, enthrone the statue in the National Shrine and preserve the holy ground in Rome City, Indiana. Even today many people like me continue to witness and receive miracles where She first appeared to Sr. Mildred, in Rome City.
Now more than ever we need Our Lady of America.

Published by: Patrick
Boardman, OH, USA 03/25/2009 11:03 AM EST

I hope that the distinguished Archbishop will touch on the priest thievery scandal in West Palm Beach during his address. This is noteworthy and a sign of the clergy scandals in the modern day church.

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