Posted on 10/14/2004 8:27:29 PM PDT by Salvation
Scandal at St. Joseph's University
When you think the Holy Catholic Church cannot possibly endure further attacks or dissent from within, something painfully happens to prove the contrary.
The official web site of St. Joseph's University - a Jesuit institution established in 1851 in Philadelphia - openly announces a pro-homosexual event called "Rainbow Week." According to information posted on this website, a "Mass for Rainbow Week" on October 10 was celebrated in the campus chapel to mark the beginning of the weeklong program.
Among other pro-homosexual activities, a morally offensive exhibit titled "Love Makes a Family" will display photos of "Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People and Their Families" in Campion Lounge.
"This event gravely offends God. It mocks morality and disastrously departs from 2,000 years of Church teaching and natural law. Catholics must protest this scandal. St. Ignatius must be turning in his grave," said TFP Student Action director John Ritchie.
Let us send a peaceful, legal and forceful message to the administrators of St. Joseph's University. Let us remind them of their responsibility before God. It is the least we can do for the good of an entire generation of college students whose souls are in serious jeopardy.
Please sign and send your instant e-message to the president of St. Joseph's University president Fr. Timothy R. Lannon, S.J. The message is ready to go. Just click here.
Saint Joseph's address and central phone number: Saint Joseph's University Fr. Timothy R. Lannon, S.J., President 5600 City Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131-1395 Phone: 610-660-1200 Phone: 610-660-1400 Operator: 610-660-1000 President's email: timothy.lannon@sju.edu Office of the president: tlannon@sju.edu
I understand Creighton is supposed to be quite excellent. At least they have an excellent academic reputation and publish their mandata (That is what you call them, right?) showing their theology professors teach actual Catholic doctrine.
I read something about Creighton the other day. I also read a thread this morning about the top 10 conservative colleges, and the University of Dallas is on that list. I believe they're a faithful Catholic university, as well.
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