74: Catholic School Association Downplays USCCB Policy Role while More Bishops Decry ND Scandal

www.lifesitenews.com ^ | May 11, 2009 | Kathleen Gilbert

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The communications office of Bishop John Smith of Trenton, NJ told LifeSiteNews.com (LSN) Friday that he has pledged his support to Bishop D'Arcy, who has condemned the scandal and intends to boycott the ceremony.

"Bishop Smith has written to Bishop John M. D'Arcy ... to express his support for the strong positions he has taken in defense of Church teaching, and the way that he has handled the matter concerning the Notre Dame commencement issue," stated communications director Rayanne Bennett.

Auxiliary Bishop Roger Gries of Cleveland, Ohio told LSN today that he also opposes Notre Dame's decision.

"I don't believe that a Catholic institution should give a platform to a person who is probably the most anti-life candidate, and holding the place that he holds," said Bishop Gries.

"And giving him an honorary degree besides? It doesn't speak highly for those of us who want to protect life."

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Now up to 74.

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