Response of the Bishops
Vatican Official Criticizes ND Honor as 'Gravest Scandal'
Archbishop Raymond Burke, Prefect of the Vatican’s highest court, the Apostolic Signatura, called on Catholics to “give an uncompromising witness” to the dignity of life and sharply criticized the University of Notre Dame for its planned honor for pro-abortion President Barack Obama…[read more]
“Indeed, as a Catholic University, Notre Dame must ask itself, if by this decision it has chosen prestige over truth… Let us ask Our Lady to intercede for the university named in her honor, that it may recommit itself to the primacy of truth over prestige.”
Most Rev. John D’Arcy – Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend
"So whatever else is clear, it is clear that Notre Dame didn't understand what it means to be Catholic when they issued this invitation, and didn't anticipate the kind of uproar that would be consequent to the decision, at least not to the extent that it has happened."
Most Rev. Francis Cardinal George - Archbishop of Chicago and USCCB President
"I find the invitation very disappointing. . . Particularly troubling is the Honorary Law Degree since it recognizes that the person is a 'Teacher,' in this case of the Law. I think that this decision requires charitable but vigorous critique."
Most Rev. Daniel Cardinal DiNardo - Archbishop of Galveston - Houston
"[Fr. Jenkins, I] regret that [Bishop D'Arcy] must bear this personal affront from a university which he has so consistently and ardently supported this last quarter century."
Most Rev. Edwin O'Brien - Archbishop of Baltimore
"They made a big mistake."
Most Rev. Timothy Dolan - Archbishop of New York
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Clergy
Rev. Thomas J. Euteneuer
The decision of Notre Dame President, Fr. John Jenkins, to invite our nation's abortion-promoter-in-chief to speak at the May 17th commencement is such an egregious violation of our loyalty to our alma mater…[read more]
Shame on University of Notre Dame!
The following clergy are also speaking out about the University of Notre Dame scandal
http://www.renewamerica.us/columns/abbott/090328
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Commentary
Scandal Will "Wake Catholics Up"
A former ambassador to the Vatican has criticized the University of Notre Dame’s decision to honor President Obama…[read more]
Notre Dame Disgrace
Did the University of Notre Dame invite Sen. Stephen Douglas of nearby Illinois to receive an honorary degree in 1858?…[read more]
An Open Letter to Father Jenkins from Alan Keyes
I pray God that you, and the Trustees and Faculty of the University of Notre Dame will reconsider your decision to extend an Honorary Degree to Barack Obama, and that you will withdraw your invitation to him to speak at the University's Commencement exercises in May…[read more]
