Thursday, May 10, 2007

Archbishop Burke: Standing Firmly for Life

Burke is doing what he is supposed to do: Standing up for life

As a native St. Louisan who, with my late husband, Jim McClellan Sr., was involved in the founding of Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, I must speak in support of Archbishop Raymond Burke. The fund-raising board of the hospital voted for the appearance of Sheryl Crow at the fundraising event despite the objections of the board chairman. Its members should have respected the opinion of the archbishop.

Members of the board of an organization should be dedicated to the mission of the organization. In this case, the hospital is dedicated to children, to saving their lives. When it was proposed that a pro-choice activist perform at the hospital fundraiser, the archbishop objected. Some board members overrode the objections of the head of the board. The pop singer, a pro-choice activist, was allowed to perform at the hospital’s benefit.

I recall the hospital’s founding. Dedicated fundraisers exerted all efforts to make the dream of pediatrician Peter Danis come true, that of a second children’s hospital in St. Louis. These strong Catholic families and the large Danis family were leaders of the pro-life movement, and all supported the command “Thou shalt not kill.”

Some members of the board offended St. Louis Catholics. The archbishop acted courageously, as should all cardinals, bishops and priests, in the field of morality. We need to fight together for the culture of life and the reform of the church.

Delphine McClellan
Sturgeon Bay, Wisc.
A great letter...but this fine letter was followed by two letters which should be an embarrassment for the letter writers...

Source: Post Dispatch

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