(Above link goes to full list of bishops)
From the Diocese of Austin website :
Bishop Gregory Aymond's
Statement regarding the University of Notre Dame
As was announced recently, the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., is presenting President Barack Obama with an honorary degree and have asked him to give the commencement address.
I, along with many other Catholics, express great disappointment and sadness that a Catholic university would honor someone who is pro-choice and who holds many values contrary to our Catholic belief.
In the midst of such a sad situation, as Catholics we must continue to be pro-life and to proclaim with even greater strength the values of Christ and the teachings of the Catholic Church.
In my opinion, it is very clear that in this case the University of Notre Dame does not live up to its Catholic identity in giving this award and their leadership needs our prayerful support.
Meanwhile,
The Most Rev. Alfred Hughes, Archbishop of New Orleans, has also weighed in ! I am very glad to hear it. I met the Archbishop on several occasions when I lived in New Orleans.
Father Z. has it here.
Let us pray constantly for the good Shepherds that Christ has given us !
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