Catholic News Headlines / Links [8-7-09]

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Pro-abort 'Catholic' Sotomayor confirmed for Supreme Court, bringing the total number of Catholics on the nation's highest court to six (out of nine) [8/7]

Good news in New Haven: TLM finds a home in another parish after previous church is scheduled to close; Bishop consulted with clergy and found pastor who offered his parish for the TLM; New parish said to be "strongly traditional in Catholic faith and practice" with many "desirous of the return of the older liturgy to their parish" [8/7]

"Eco-site" reports that Padre Pio shrine will build 60-foot statue of the Saint which is capable of collecting solar energy; Multi-million dollar statue is expected to be funded through donations [8/7]

White House site that tells citizens to report "fishy" healthcare e-mails & websites sparks "outrage" among lawmakers; One Senator issues letter to Obama "strongly condemning" the request [8/7]

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