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1 Kristan Hawkins
2 Teri Tolpa
3 Rebecca LeonardBe a TRUE CATHOLIC!
4 Emily Willis
5 Jonathan Hawkins
6 Rebecca Banks
7 Brenda AlvesCatholics have a responsibility to PROTECT the faith against those who want to treat it like a grocery store - picking and choosing what fits their lifestyle. Catholics MUST DEFEND the youth from being misguided by professors or administration -even if it's a leader in the Church - on a Catholic campus. Students should NEVER have to face anti-Catholic belief on a Catholic campus! They should NEVER have to defend the faith on a Catholic campus. Planned Parenthood goes AGAINST the Catholic Church and anyone who says different is a liar or chooses to be misled. What's sad about this situation -although it's not something new which could indeed be even sadder- is that a Catholic priest is going siding with Planned Parenthood - even some Protestants understand the hurt caused by P.P. You hurt the Church and lead believers down a wrong path when you misinform them on Catholic teaching or try to invite them to side with those who side against the Church.
8 Anonymous
9 Anonymous
10 Molrgan WilkinsCatholic University should not allow organizations such as Planned Parenthood to host events on to campus. It is the same as allowing Hitler, or Mass Murderers to speak on campus.
11 Molgan Brooke WilkinsCatholic University should not allow organizations such as Planned Parenthood to host events on to campus. It is the same as allowing Hitler, or Mass Murderers to speak on campus.
12 John O'GormanWe must convert or root out the enemy within the Church - in colleges, seminaries, the priesthood and church-based organisations such as the Knights of Columbus.
13 Patricia TobinKennedyDid we ever think we would see the day these evil momgers would be allowed on hollowed ground. Please cancel the program to be at Holy cross to be presented by Planned Parenthood and NARAL. To have them is to give a very bad witness to the world and young people in particular. A witness that most definately not Catholic.
14 Arthur K Smith HC '58You need to cancel the Teen Pregnancy seminar on Oct 24th. Contents of this seminat are against the teaching of the Catholic Church. Arthur K Smith, Holy Cross Class of 1958
15 Dennis Flynn
16 Beverly PromiselThis can not happen ....Life is precious To promote this organization ia appaling
17 Bob ConnorPLEASE listen, and PLEASE stop this from occurring at Holy Cross College... I am not in favor of these organizations, in general, but I am not asking that they be outlawed - I am simply asking that we do not give a platform for them at what is a CATHOLIC COLLEGE! This is completely against Church teaching and beliefs. I cannot imagine what would possess anyone in charge of organizing, or booking, or allowing facilities to be used to NOT verify that these kinds of organizations are prohibited from presenting. I will pray that our Most Reverend Bishop McManus can intervene here on earth, and that our Lord God and the Holy Spirit can reach Fr. McFarland from heaven above to prevent this travesty from occurring. In my mind, on my lips, and in my heart, I pray this note and my prayers help to stop this. Bob Connor Immaculate Conception Parish Lancaster, MA 01523
18 Margot HirdYour statement about the strategy to discredit Planned Parenthood VERY closely resembles defense or advocacy for that group. Who's pocket are you in, Fr. McFarland? Is it really worth where you spend eternity?
19 Marylee MarshThis action saddens me deeply. It promotes an evil which offends God. Planned Parenthood encourages abortion. Inviting them to speak only condones their actions. They must be thrilled to think that they have succeeded in bringing some Catholics over to their way of thinking. I will pray for your souls.
20 Merry NordeenIt is a sad day when a Catholic college allows a pro-abortion message to be spoken on its campus.
21 Rachel LaisnePlease stop this atrocity! This group from Planned Parenthood HAS NO BUSINESS ON THE CAMPUS OF A CATHOLIC COLLEGE!
22 AnonymousPlease stop this atrocity! This group from Planned Parenthood HAS NO BUSINESS ON THE CAMPUS OF A CATHOLIC COLLEGE!
23 Monica Gruner
24 Daniel Marshall '62Some things are beyond the pale. For instance, you don't welcome organized crime to hold a seminar on campus! That is not just because organized crime is illegal, but because it represents organized murder and immorality. Nor is this MATP event organized as a dialogue. I do support dialogue with Planned Parenthood and NARAL; but if a dialogue I recommend that the key question raised be: Who gets to decide whether another human being (at any age or state of development) is a person? This is the unrecognized central question in the polarization of political and moral discourse on abortion. PP and NARAL have not been neutral, but have built a reputation of promoting abortion. I do not pre-judge a particular office or individuals of the organizations in making that observation. You know that I have written to you before about raising the profile of life concerns, by giving an honorary degree to ex-Jesuit HS teacher Kathy Kelly, a living martyr for the people of Iraq. Opting for the culture of life and compassion would open an area of scholarship now closed, one becoming more important than ever as we enter a "greening" world. I think that Jesuits are too close to power and as such have become hardened to life and compassionate concerns. I think that it would open eyes to stand for a preferential option for life.
25 Mrs. Mary LaFrancis RN retiredFr. McFarland, Has Satan possessed your soul? You blaspheme our God, our Faith and teachings of our Holy Church. I applaud, agree with and support your Bishop's admonishing. Planned Parenthood, NARAL and their likes are among the most evil of entities ever, wolves in sheep's clothing., sugar coating their poisonous lies, deceptions and agenda. Stop this sin and evil now! You are misusing your power and responsibilities to your school and students, setting a disastrous example and precedent in the eyes of all........an ultimate scandal! I PRAY FOR YOU!!!!!!! Urgently! Mrs. Mary LaFrancis RN retired Fairfield, Iowa St. Mary Parish
26 Sheila GalliganSurely this is an issue of consequence. Holy Cross should consider the obvious implications of the descriptive "Catholic" College. Planned Parenthood and Naral are at the forefront of support for the currnet "culture of death" in our country. This is a matter of fact - not opinion. C S Lewis would call the Holy Cross response to the issue a matter of A"smudge and blur." Please stand up for truth and goodness; please stand up for a sense of integrity. S Galligan
27 AnonymousSurely this is an issue of consequence. Holy Cross should consider the obvious implications of the descriptive "Catholic" College. Planned Parenthood and Naral are at the forefront of support for the currnet "culture of death" in our country. This is a matter of fact - not opinion. C S Lewis would call the Holy Cross response to the issue a matter of A"smudge and blur." Please stand up for truth and goodness; please stand up for a sense of integrity. S Galligan
28 Angela Franks
29 Michelle F.You need to determine whether or not the university is to be aligned with the Magesterium of the Catholic Church and let the students and their parents know so they may make an informed decision. We researched colleges and based on decisions such as this one, our son enrolled in a Catholic College that does not bring in speakers diametrically opposed to the teachings of the Catholic Church. It has never been the Church’s role to change Her teachings to suit the times, rather it is our role to change our behavior to follow Christ. In this case, you need to follow your Bishop or go the way of Marymount and other protesting Catholics.
30 Kenneth NordeenCancel the Massachusetts Alliance on Teen Pregnancy event at Holy Cross on the 24th!
31 Kevin Crofton
32 Michael HeratyI think it's a travesty that Fr. McFarland of Holy Cross in Worcester allow Planned Parenthood and NARAL Pro-Choice to hold their annual Teen Pregnancy conference at the college. Father McFarland should know better. I think he really is misguided. Bishop McManus is correct in telling Father McFarland he should cancel the event. Abortion is the killing of an innocent unborn child. Killing is wrong. It doesn't matter whether the child is born or unborn. The age of the person, child or adult, does not matter. An unborn child is just as important and you or I. Every child has a right to be born. The partial-birth abortion ban was upheld. Thank Goodness. Partial-birth abortion involves finding the baby's legs with forceps; pulling the baby out of the birth canal by its feet and all except the baby's head is out of the canal, therefore the baby hasn't techically been born so it's still legal to kill the baby. Then a hole is inserted into the baby's scull when scissors are jammed in, and a catheter is inserted sucking the baby's brain out of its head, causing the skull to collapse at which time a dead baby is delivered. Abortion is disgusting. It needs to be stopped, and the first step is for Father McFarland and Holy Cross to cancel the NARAL event. It's a travesty to the Church and the faith. Good luck and God bless.
33 Nancy Kazmer
34 William SweeneyI find it abhorrent that Holy Cross College, a supposedly Catholic college, will allow NARAL and Planned Parenthood t have a presence on the campus. I shouldn't be surprised, however, because there has been a question for sometime whether or not Holy Cross is still Catholic. William Sweeney HC'71
35 Mary Gansen
36 francis deblois D.O.Fr. McFarland, You will be an instrument of Satan if you go through with the seminar by Alliance on Teen Pregnancy. Kindly listen to your Bishop as you should.
37 Ellen HooperMy daughter, Mary, graduated from Holy Cross 10 years ago. I am shocked at what you have done to a Catholic college. I will no longer support or contribute any monies to Holy Cross if this is the wave of what is happening there. Fr McFarland, at what point did you lose focus? Did you forget that you were put in a position of influence for our children who want to learn about Catholic tradition? I really think you should step down as President of Holy Cross and let someone who knows what Catholic education is about step up to the plate. Ellen Hooper
38 Gail Besse
39 Kari Froelicher
40 Rosanne FaresePlease do not let such anti -Catholic and anti -life groups be allowed to indoctrinate our Catholic youth. Let Catholic colleges remain Catholic!
41 Linda Sorrentinohow can you promote something that is not of God and defend of all people, planned parenthood, if you read up on them you would know they operate by lies and murder and their major motivator is the almighty dollar. it is shameful what you are doing. My mom, who is with the Lord, always said that the preists and people who spread Gods words will be judged more harshley for they know better.
42 Linda Sorrentinohow can you promote something that is not of God and defend of all people, planned parenthood, if you read up on them you would know they operate by lies and murder and their major motivator is the almighty dollar. it is shameful what you are doing. My mom, who is with the Lord, always said that the preists and people who spread Gods words will be judged more harshley for they know better.
43 Margaret FinnertyI can't believe how these "so called Catholic" people and organizations are supporting all that we believe to be against the teaching of our religion. I hope the alumn take note and take financial action. I'll be sure to pass this on to all Holy Cross grads that I know. Disappointed, M.F.
44 CHRISTOPHER MCCAFFREYPlanned Parenthood and NARAL are enemies of the Catholic Church and Her Magisterium; they must be stopped. They should not be allowed a platform at any Catholic institution. Christopher McCaffrey
45 Charles CoudertAs a supporter of Problem Pregnancy of Worcester I send a monthly contribution, stand out in front of the Planned Parenthood abortion mill next door, try to get the girls coming in to kill their babies to change their minds, pray in the Problem Pregnancy chapel, etc. I cannot believe how insenstive Holy Cross is to allow Planned Parenthood on the campus. In doing so, you will be causing scandal and certainly will be corrupting some of your students. The Devil clearly is urging you in this direction, and you must resist. I pray that God will bless you and create and strengthen a resolve to live by His holy commandments.
46 Constance MancusoWhy have this group on campus instead of another group that is not affiliated with Planned Parenthood and NARAL?
47 AnonymousThis is not a debateable or negotiable issue. PLEASE do not yield to evils of secularism. Take a stand for Church doctrine and what is just blantantly morally right! Please withdraw this invitation. Life begins at fertilization, these groups are proponents for murder via abortifacient birth control and abortion.
48 Mary Buckleyas an alumni and a former member of the Holy Cross Students for Life, I hope Holy Cross rethinks this decision to host this event
49 Bettina A. Briggs
50 Helena AlvesCatholic Universities had better start acting catholic, or you're going to lose truly catholic students!!!!!

 

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