by Patrick Looby
In the same week that Pope Benedict XVI warned against the rise of relativism in modern culture, American Catholics have quite a few reasons to gain hope from several examples of the Pope’s words in action.
First, Tuesday’s Election
It cannot be denied that Tuesday was a sweeping victory for conservatism and traditional values. Maine defended marriage, VA and NJ elected what will hopefully turn out to be conservative and upstanding Governors (praying for ya, NJ!), PA elected several Pro-Life judges to their courts, and conservatives stood for principles over party and were able to get rid of some RINO baggage in NY-23 and send a message to the establishment that “Rs” will only get votes if they are also “Cs”
Second, Planned Parenthood Director Quits and Joins Pro-Life G
roup
By now you should all be aware of the fact that Abby Johnson, who was formerly a Director of a Planned Parenthood clinic in TX, resigned after a ‘change of heart’ and has now joined Coalition for Life!
Third, the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters are FINALLY going to deal with Sr. Donna Quinn (AKA the “Abortion Nun”)
Several months ago, Sr. Donna Quinn of the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters was caught volunteering as an escort for an abortion clinic. As you can imagine, this caused quite an uproar, but it seemed that her order was stalling any disciplinary action against her.
This week, it appears that stalling is over and the “Abortion Nun” is going to be dealt with appropriately. This appeared on the order’s website this week.
Several months ago, the leadership of the Sinsinawa Dominicans was informed that Sister Donna Quinn, OP, acted as a volunteer escort at a Chicago area clinic that among other procedures, performs abortions. After investigating the allegation, Congregation leaders have informed Sr. Donna that her actions are in violation of her profession as a Dominican religious. They regret that her actions have created controversy and resulted in public scandal. They are working with Sr. Donna to resolve the matter appropriately.
Congregation leaders offer the following statement on behalf of members of the Congregation. We as Sinsinawa Dominican women are called to proclaim the Gospel through the ministry of preaching and teaching to participate in the building of a holy and just society. As Dominican religious, we fully support the teaching of the Catholic Church regarding the dignity and value of every human life from conception to natural death. We believe that abortion is an act of violence that destroys the life of the unborn. We do not engage in activity that witnesses to support of abortion.
Fourth, Rep. Patrick Kennedy Gets Put in His Place By Bishop Tobin
While NY-23 was taking care of RINOs, Providence Bishop Thomas J. Tobin was taking care of CINOs. After requesting a meeting with Rep. Patrick Kennedy over his ridiculous tirade against Bishops who dared to voice objections to the public funding of prenatal murder, Bishop Tobin gave an interview to the Providence Journal and very clearly drew his line in the sand…
“…if someone is clearly and consistently and obstinately opposed to the church on something as serious as abortion — which again is a grave and intrinsic evil — then they really have to question their membership in the church and their participation in the life of the church.”
Weekly Scorecard:
Traditional Values – 4
Relativism – 0
On the heels of Pope Benedict XVI’s declaration of Pope John Paul II’s life of “heroic virtue,” Catholic News Agency features a terrific interview with the Supreme Knight of the KOC, Carl Anderson. 
Pope Benedict XVI makes a loving and strong case today for allowing the terminally ill to live their suffering with dignity. The Pope also demonstrates the need to care for and support the terminally ill, reminding us that suffering is a part of earthly life that leads to everlasting life. 
St. Michael Society was established just this past September to build a community of Catholics in order to utilize the new media to promote and defend the faith in the public square. Just last week, Pope Benedict encouraged the use of new media to spread the Gospel.
