Most Rev. Joseph Martino, Bishop Emeritus. Diocese of Scranton

Most Rev. Joseph Martino, Bishop Emeritus. Diocese of Scranton
In pursuit of the truth – www.cinopsbegon.com – Feast of the Holy Innocents - Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010

The bishop Martino’s pastoral message is to persuade you to support “The Cardinal Newman Society”* and become with them a partner for the truth. The Society tries to inform and educate all Catholic Colleges to be in full compliance with Ex corde Ecclesiae and Cannon Law. A recent Cardinal Newman Society survey will surprise and shock you. BishopMartino@cardinalnewmansociety.org

1.)Nearly 1-in-8 Catholics will leave the Faith while attending a Catholic College?
2.)27% of students at Catholic colleges view pornography.

3.)59% say their friends regularly use drugs.
4.)Nearly 1-in-5 knows a student who have had or paid for an abortion.

5.)61% disagree with the Church’s infallible teaching on the male priesthood.
6.)60% think that premarital sex with someone you care about is not a sin.

7.)78% disagree that using a condom is a serious sin.
8.)58% support “gay marriage”.

“If we cannot do better than that at a Catholic college, what will happen to our culture? This is a terrible crisis and we all need to do our part. The future of the Church and our nation is at risk, as are the souls of our young Catholic men and women.

“I am so very thankful that The Cardinal Newman Society remains steadfast in its commitment to our Faith. I support the mission to prod wayward Catholic colleges to embrace the richness that is genuine Catholic education. It is a cause that is near to the hearts of Pope Benedict and his venerable predecessor, Pope John Paul II.

“Please stand with them in this important fight. I know from experience how difficult it can be to stand alone, crying in the wilderness for fidelity. I have had a close relationship- with the Cardinal Newman Society and am grateful that they are on the job:

a)Alerting the faithful to scandal on Catholic campuses; Working with college leaders to improve policies and programs; Helping Catholic families in their search for good colleges; Promoting Eucharist Adoration on campuses; Helping colleges defend their religious liberty from secularism; And much more!”

George H. Kubeck, There is something rotten in the state of Catholic College Education! May I share two points! As a graduate of a Jesuit College in 1952, I believe that the Jesuits have sworn an oath of loyalty to Pope Benedict. Jesuit colleges are not abiding by that oath. Secondly, those close to the U.S. bishops and the staff at USCCB who are not 100% for normal marriage - move out of the way or resign.

*The Cardinal Newman Society, 9415 West Street, Manassas, Virginia 20110, www.CardinalNewmanSociety.org Phone - 703-367-0333