The only reason to have Ellen Goodman speak would be as a negative example, to be rebutted by a prolife speaker.
I think a Catho0lic university might also legitimately invite her to attest to the sexist nature of her surname, at which point (”witch” point?) she cold unveil her new feminist surname: Ellen Badwoman. The clear takeaway for all in attendance would be a powerful and enlightening lesson: feminazi = badwoman.
Agreed. And as they have no rebuttal, they are correct in rescinding the offer.