Catholic Connection – Sept 28, 2023 – Hr 2
Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. joins Teresa to discuss synods and what they mean to the average lay Catholic. Logan Church from CatholicVote on the Biden’s HHS move to erase ‘father’ and ‘mother’ from childcare-related laws.
Segment 1 – Intro and News
Segment 2 & 3 – Cultural Connection with Fr. Mitch
What is a synod? What does it mean for the average lay Catholic?
Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J., Senior Fellow of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, is a Jesuit priest, President and Founder of Ignatius Productions, world renowned lecturer, spiritual director for over fifty Holy Land pilgrimages, and EWTN host of television and radio shows. An accomplished biblical scholar and apologist, Father Pacwa, S.J. earned his Ph.D. in the Old Testament from Vanderbilt University. He also holds a Master of Divinity and S.T.B. from the Jesuit School of Theology at Loyola University. He speaks 12 languages, including Arabic, Aramaic, Hebrew, and Koine Greek.
Segment 4 – Biden Health Dept Moves to Erase ‘Father’ and ‘Mother’ From Childcare Law
CatholicVote has learned that the Biden administration’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has filed an as-yet unpublished regulatory proposal that would eliminate the words “mother,” “father,” “paternity,” and “his” and “her” from childcare-related laws. “This proposed regulation aligns with President Biden’s Executive orders” addressing “how the Federal Government should pursue a comprehensive approach to advancing equity for all, including members of the LGBTQI+ communities,” the unpublished document states. Logan Church explains.
For over seven years, Logan Church has been an emerging leader in the campaign world. Having worked on over a dozen campaigns in six states, Logan dedicated her career to electing quality candidates to public office. Now, Logan continues that dedication in her work with CatholicVote as their National Political Director. She spends her time assessing races and initiatives nationwide in order to ensure CatholicVote is empowered to make a difference on the ground.
