Mar. 6, 2013 - I spoke about relativism a few weeks ago at a college in the heart of the northeast, one renowned for its commitment to socially progressive values and 'open-mindedness.' I’ll leave out the name of the college because, frankly, my experience there could have applied to any vast number of colleges.

Feb. 6, 2013 - I had the privilege of speaking at the Arlington Diocese March for Life Youth Rally the evening following the march. Some 6,000 zealous, young pro-lifers were there. The larger venue that day was at the Verizon Center before the march began: 20,000 young people were there, with 13,000 more sent to an overflow event.

December 05, 2012 -Turnout was abysmal at a “Catholics for Obama” event, originally intended to be a rally at Regis University in Denver before the election.

 

October 31, 2012 - On Oct. 21, almost 333 years after her death, the hopes and prayers of generations of Catholics were fulfilled by the canonization of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American saint. There is reason to hope that more will soon follow.

October 10, 2012 - In late August I did a five-day tour of the Philippines, talking to 30,000 young people and parents about chastity. The tour was timely. The Philippines is under constant, well-funded pressure from the West to promote condoms as the ultimate solution to the problem of STD’s (sexually transmitted diseases) and unplanned pregnancy.
 

September 12, 2012 - Since 1945, the New York Archdiocese has hosted the Al Smith dinner, a black-tie event named in honor of Alfred E. Smith, the first Catholic presidential candidate. Millions have been raised through the dinner to support charities in New York City. Speakers have included Winston Churchill, John F. Kennedy, Bob Hope, and, during election years, presidential candidates are invited as the guests of  honor.
 

August 1, 2012 - Michael’s heel was bouncing as if he was about to break into a sprint, but he didn’t know which way to run.

July 4, 2012 - The Ontario government recently mandated that Catholic schools allow students to start Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) clubs, allegedly, to protect kids from bullying. Said the premier of Ontario, Dalton McGuinty: “There are values that transcend any one faith. … And if you talk to parents, they’ll tell you. They want their kids to be respected and accepted.”
 

July 4, 2012 - The Ontario government recently mandated that Catholic schools allow students to start Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) clubs, allegedly, to protect kids from bullying. Said the premier of Ontario, Dalton McGuinty: “There are values that transcend any one faith. … And if you talk to parents, they’ll tell you. They want their kids to be respected and accepted.”
 

June 6, 2012 - The sounds of Operation Swift left an indelible mark on the marines who survived that day—one of the bloodier in the Vietnam war.