Follow up - US Conference of Catholic Bishops Appoints Woman with Pro-Abortion Ties as Policy Director

One of my readers left the following comment with regard to this story and I would like to share it with you. Mahalo Debbie for taking the time to post this:

From: Deirdre McQuade, Director of Planning & Information

To: Diocesan Pro-Life Directors, State Catholic Conference Directors & Friends

Date: September 19, 2007

Re: CNS Interview with Ms. Kathy Saile, New USCCB Director of Domestic Policy

Today Catholic News Service published an article on Ms. Kathy Saile's recent appointment as the USCCB's domestic policy director. The full text of Nancy O'Brien's article may be found on the CNS website at: CNS.

By way of background, LifeSiteNews.com posted a piece Monday that has caused much unnecessary confusion. It inaccurately implied that Ms. Saile had pro-abortion commitments.

The CNS interview clarifies that the talk she gave, rather than endorsing abortion, actually challenged the seven women in attendance to question the abortion rights "litmus test" for political candidates.

I trust the CNS article will help dispel any rumors that may be starting in your community about this important appointment. We look forward to working closely with her upon her arrival in mid-October.

Sincerely,

Deirdre

And, make sure to check out Jean of Catholic Fire's post Is She or Isn't She?"

Kathy Saile, who once gave a speech on promoting liberalism at a conference held by a pro-abortion group, has been named Director of Domestic Policy for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).

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