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Manassas, Va., Mar 23, 2009 / 05:13 pm (CNA).- Upon hearing the announcement that President Obama is scheduled to speak at the University of Notre Dame’s commencement exercises in May, the Cardinal Newman Society launched a website offering people the opportunity to sign a petition opposing the invitation. The petition already has 33,000 signers and will be sent to Fr. John Jenkins, the university's president.

On Friday, the announcement was made that President Obama will be the main speaker at Notre Dame’s graduation ceremony and will also receive an honorary doctor of laws degree.

In response, the Cardinal Newman Society launched a nationwide campaign urging the university to withdraw its speaking invitation to the President.

The web-based campaign, www.NotreDameScandal.com, includes an online petition to Fr. Jenkins as well as contact information for the university. A press release from the organization urges Catholics to join the campaign – and as of Monday afternoon, 33,000 people had electronically signed their names to the petition.

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Published by: Ronald & Louise Gagne
Graniteville, Vermont 05/17/2009 01:54 PM EST

Jesus stood up for us when he died on the cross, he was our voice. We need to be his voice. We need to stand up for him. His mother I am sure is shedding tears. Notre Dame means Our Lady. How can her son who died for us and gives us life be treated in this manner by a so called Catholic College. If it was a true Catholic Collage this would not have happened. We need to pray.

Published by: cliff
sandy, oregon, usa 05/15/2009 09:37 PM EST

Nobama!
Obama not wanted at notre dame

obama sits on the head board of planned parenthood and is pro-abortion all the way.

Published by: Michael Hollenbeck
Houston/Texas/USA 05/11/2009 04:18 PM EST

Fr., and the glory goes to who? Is it God or Obama? Make your decision now and may your soul be saved from hell. You know where God stands and now, like other politically famous Democrats, we know where you stand.Oprah had him on her showso why don't you have him on yours right? Oh but it seems that Oprah doesn't believe in God. Do YOU? While he's there make sure you got his autograph. No telling how valuable that will be someday.Do you think the Pope should let Obama drive the Pope Mobile?

Published by: Carol
Summersville, WV USA 04/07/2009 10:57 PM EST

Abortion is against humanity. The
"Pro Choice" choice was made when the sex occurred. There is no "Changing Mind."
Life begins when the heart beats, and should not be ended by sucking out the brains of living, kicking, wiggling infant with only its head inside it's mother. What happens if she sneezes and the head pops out too, do they look at the baby's face and crush it in. Horrid.
If it were a lower animal,(cat dog Pig calf) the killer would be charged with "Animal Cruelty."

Abortion is murder and the murderer gets paid.

Published by: gerald a burton
bozeman mt usa 04/05/2009 08:55 AM EST

It is an outrage that ND is having Obama speak ! It goes to show how liberal this catholic colledge has become. It degrades the once high reputation that the colledge had and the principles that it once stood for. What a sad day for ND ! I'm not even catholic ,but I would like to sign the petition to express my protest. PLEASE! !!! DO NOT LET THIS HAPPEN!

Published by: The Fox Family
East Hartford, CT 03/30/2009 09:52 AM EST

Dear Father Jenkins,
What were you thinking?
Words fail to describe how appalled we
are to think that you are giving President Obama - the abortion President - the honor of speaking at a wonderful Catholic College graduation and giving him an honory degree as well. Abortion is such a huge immoral issue for us Catholics we could
not believe a Catholic
College President would
have a pro-abortionist
honored in this way.
As the President of Notre Dame (with this decision), you are setting such a bad example to all the world and for all Catholics. Talk with Father Benedict Groeschel (EWTN) and he will straighten you out!
E. Hartford, CT

Published by: Mary Howard
Winter Park/FL/USA 03/29/2009 08:37 PM EST

If we donot speak out at the injustic being done to those who cannot speak for themselves, we are as guilty as those who commit the injustice. The invitation given to one who has signed the death warrant for those who can not fight or speak for themselves is a black mark against the University.

Published by: M. Pal
NY, NY 03/29/2009 05:27 PM EST

How hypocritical of Notre Dame! Just to get on the "celebrity
bandwagon" and make the news, they invite Obama to speak. Its despicable. You ought to be ashamed!

Published by: Elaine Hintemeyer
Pgh,Pa. Allegheny 03/29/2009 01:55 PM EST

This is like oil and water, it just doesn't mix. Someone that up holds GOD'S Ways to allow a non believe in protecting the innocent babies. It's just not right! To me, that says that our leaders are living on the fence and not standing for God life plan

Published by: annmarie tutino
scranton,pa18504/usa 03/27/2009 06:59 AM EST

please stop Obama from speaking at ND. our future children's souls are at stake. our country is at stake.

Published by: Robert Victoria
El Segundo, CA USA 03/26/2009 03:02 PM EST

Please do not mock the Catholic identity of the Catholic University by inviting a very pro-abortion president in your commencement ceremony.

Published by: Marty Kulick
POPLAR GROVE 03/26/2009 02:40 PM EST

I believe God knows and sees what you have done. I would be worried as HELL, about my thoughts and actions.

Published by: David Wharton
New York, NY 03/25/2009 06:24 AM EST

As an institutional that claims to be rooted in the Catholic discipline of following Christ, Notre Dame should stand with the church in it's defense of all human life and not give laud to a leader who is outspokenly supportive of abortion and seeks to strengthen that injustice.

Published by: Mary Ambrose
San Diego, CA 03/24/2009 05:47 PM EST

Fr. Jenkins:

You need to ask yourself: What would Jesus do?
Obviously, he would not have invited the pro-abortionist to Notre Dame; a Catholic University, no less!
We Catholics demand that you disinvite this pro-abortionist president from speaking at your May 17 commencement. It is actions such as this has driven people from the Church. There are few bishops, priests, etc. that steadfastly stand behind & stand up for the morals, values, and teachings of the Church. You will be answering to our Almighty God for all that you have done & not done while here on eath. Therefore, Father, you must not allow this president to speak at Notre Dame.

Published by: Chris Malinger
Camp Douglas, Wis. 03/24/2009 05:31 PM EST

Abortion in America will continue as long as Catholic institutions continue to send mixed messages. Not only does this reduce the effectiveness of the anti-abortion movement, it contributes to the errors of relativism.

Published by: S Dunbar
St Joseph, MI 03/24/2009 03:44 PM EST

I am against Pres Obama speaking at ND graduation with his pro-abortion views. And I can't imagine who would give him an honorary degree from such a religious school. Haven't you read about his voting against saving babies that had survived abortions? SAD

Published by: marilyn mccormick
Hamel, MN 03/24/2009 02:09 PM EST

You don't honor someone who opposses your ideals and philosophy. If Notre Dame no longer aspires to Catholic ideals and traditions nor accepts the church's teachings,, then please acknowledge it. Don't pretend to be something you are NOT. The Catholic church whould withdraw all support of this college and speak out against institutions like this where parents are paying for something they are NOT getting---A catholic education for their children.

Published by: Phil Luttman
Kendallville In USA 03/23/2009 09:02 PM EST

Please stop Obama from speaking at ND. You wonder why people are falling away from the church? Its stuff like this. Its like spitting on the Crucifix. God Help Us!!

Published by: Brad Joyce
Needham, MA. 03/23/2009 08:42 PM EST

Mr. Jenkins,
No-Bama!!!
Why don't you know that any Catholic who voted for Obama, is excommunicated from the church? A vote supporting a persistent pro-abort president, is like driving the get away car in a bank robbery. You are honoring someone who you should have nothing to do with! It's a huge scandal, and that make you a LIAR. Brad Joyce Needham, MA.

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