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March 01, 2011

Audio: Sirico and Gregg on Wisconsin

If you’ve been following the news recently, no doubt you’re aware of the controversy in Wisconsin surrounding Governor Scott Walker’s budget proposals – which include curtailing collective bargaining for state employees – which have led to massive union protests in Madison and the state Senate Democrats fleeing to Illinois to try to delay the vote and force changes in the bill. Continue Reading...

March 01, 2011

Rev. Sirico Commentary on Catholics and Unions in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

In today’s Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Acton President and co-founder Rev. Robert A. Sirico publishes a new opinion piece that looks at “the protests in Wisconsin against proposed changes in collective bargaining for public-sector unions” through the lens of Catholic social thought: Catholic teaching’s pro-union bias By the Rev. Continue Reading...

March 01, 2011

Rev. Sirico cited in ‘Wisconsin Dispute Exposes Catholic Split On Unions’

Rev. Robert A. Sirico, president and co-founder of the Acton Institute, is quoted in a Religion News Service story on the Wisconsin budget and union battles. The wire service story was picked up by, among others, the Huffington Post and Christian Century: Wisconsin dispute exposes Catholic split on unions Feb 28, 2011 by Piet Levy (RNS) The fierce budget battle in Wisconsin that’s pitting unions against Republican Gov. Continue Reading...

February 25, 2011

Rev. Sirico: Catholics vs. Gov. Walker?

On CatholicVote.org, Kathryn Jean Lopez interviews Rev. Robert A. Sirico about various bishops’ statements concerning the budget battles and labor union protests in Wisconsin: Kathryn Jean Lopez: The archbishop of Milwaukee issued a letter a few days ago on the rights of workers, noting that “hard times do not nullify the moral obligation each of us has to respect the legitimate rights of workers.” Continue Reading...

February 21, 2011

Rev. Sirico on EWTN’s ‘World Over’ — The Morality of the Federal Budget

On Feb. 17, Rev. Robert Sirico was a guest on EWTN’s World Over program hosted by Raymond Arroyo. Rev. Sirico, president and co-founder of the Acton Institute, discussed the morality of federal budget making, social networking and the Catholic Church, and Live Acton vs. Continue Reading...

February 17, 2011

Rev. Sirico on EWTN’s ‘World Over’ tonight at 8pm ET

Raymond Arroyo, host of EWTN’s World Over program, has invited Acton President Rev. Robert A. Sirico on the show tonight (Thurs., Feb. 17, 8 p.m. Eastern) to discuss the federal budget as a “moral document” and the mounting federal deficit. Continue Reading...

February 15, 2011

Rev. Sirico: ‘Social Justice’ is a complex concept

Rev. Robert A. Sirico, president and co-founder of the Acton Institute, published a new column today in the Detroit News: ‘Social Justice’ is a complex concept Rev. Robert Sirico: Faith and Policy A column by Anthony M. Continue Reading...

February 15, 2011

Video: Rev. Robert A. Sirico on Christian Poverty

If you weren’t able to join us in person for the inaugural lecture of the 2011 Acton Lecture Series, fear not: today, we’re pleased to present Rev. Robert A. Sirico’s “Christian Poverty in the Age of Prosperity” for our loyal PowerBlog readers. Continue Reading...

February 08, 2011

Acton Lecture Series 2010: Sirico & Ballor

Wrapping up our recap of last year’s Acton Lecture Series, today we present two additional lectures for your enjoyment. The first was delivered in April of 2010 by Acton President Rev. Continue Reading...

January 31, 2011

Acton Lecture Series 2010 Recap: Dr. John Pinheiro

On Thursday, Acton kicks off the 2011 Acton Lecture Series with an address by Acton President Rev. Robert A. Sirico entitled “Christian Poverty in an Age of Prosperity.” (If you haven’t done so already, you can register to attend the lecture at this link.) Continue Reading...

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