Catholic News Headlines / Links [8-12-10]

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Catholic university in Texas declines to be venue for Obama speech for "logistical" reasons [8/12]

Allegedly intoxicated Illegal alien with previous DUI's who was charged in connection with head-on auto collision which killed one nun and critically injured two other nuns was receiving legal aid from Catholic Charities [8/12]

So much for religious freedom: Wisconsin diocese forced to provide employees with contraceptive coverage [Refresher: Catholic teachings against contraception] [8/12]

"Church's top legal authority", Archbishop Burke, clarifies that certain lay roles are not "rights" [Refresher: 'Lay Ministers': Why Not?] [8/12]

Despite dropped Kentucky case, Oregon & Wisconsin suits against the Vatican will continue [8/12]

Apostolic Nuncio to Haiti says church rebuilding should start in early 2011 [8/12]

California appellate court sides with Loretto Sisters against the Bishop of Sacramento over proceeds of sale of Catholic high school [8/12]

Dutch government says reported cases of euthanasia rose in 2009 to about 2% of all deaths in the nation [Refresher: Catholic teachings against euthanasia] [8/12]

Casket-building monks threatened with fines & imprisonment announce federal lawsuit against state's attempt to close them down [8/12]

87-year-old bishop praises priestly celibacy; Says "I am convinced from my own experience that the gift of life-long celibacy has given me a great advantage in presenting Jesus and His teaching to mankind" [8/12]

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