Traditional Latin Mass in Maryland

Catholic Review Online carries a story by Regina Linskey of Catholic News Service . The story states in its lead: “In no cases does CRS promote, purchase or distribute condoms,” said Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of Milwaukee, CRS chairman, in the letter obtained April 29 by Catholic News Service. Saying that “all HIV programs supported by CRS promote abstinence until marriage and mutual fidelity within marriage,” Archbishop Dolan noted that CRS’ positions “are fully in keeping with (U.S. bishops’) conference policies.” CRS is the U.S. bishops’ international relief and development agency. Read the full story here .

Carl Olson posted a story on the Ignatius Insight Blog about a story that appeared in Catholic World Report by Professor Germain Grisez. CRS has responded and their response is posted today .

Update : An update to this story was posted by Carl Olson on his blog on April 1st. The posted email and ensuing discussion can be found here . The April 2008 edition of Catholic World News carries an important story by Professor Germain Grisez on CRS . Here is just a small snippet from the Carl Olson blog : The Church never acts on her own in carrying on Jesus’ mission. Jesus is always with her when she preaches and teaches, administers the sacraments, and does charitable works. Thus, she fulfills his command to spread the Gospel and makes him really present, manifesting his love to each of his brothers and sisters in every nation until the end of time. When Catholic charitable agencies properly feed the hungry or provide health care, those who receive help meet Jesus, learn how much he offers, and are given a new opportunity—perhaps a unique one—to respond to his love and share in his kingdom.In 1943, the bishops of the United States established Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to ...