Liberian reporters are accusing Catholic Relief Services of fanning the flames of conflict in Liberia with a newly-published survey titled, "State of Peace, Reconciliation and Conflict in Liberia." The survey was publicized in a press release by CRS bearing the headline, "New Study Reveals Deep Concerns for Peace in Liberia Ahead of Elections." According to this press release, a majority of Liberians have "deep-seated fears of renewed violence as the country prepares for historic presidential … [Read more...]
Catholic Relief Services CEO to Participate in Initiative of Women’s Ordination Group
The outgoing president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services, Dr. Carolyn Woo, is slated to participate in new project initiative of the heretical organization called FutureChurch. According to a 01 November press release by FutureChurch: On November 1st, a brand new initiative – Catholic Women Preach (CWP) – launches in time for Advent. Using modern technology to bring the voices of Catholic women to the proclamation of the Gospel, CatholicWomenPreach.org will offer challenging, inspiring and … [Read more...]
Open Letter to US Bishops Regarding Catholic Relief Services
Dear Eminences and Excellencies:I write to you in the spirit of Canon 212, which obliges me to bring to your attention a grave matter regarding Catholic Relief Services. As shepherds of the Church in the United States, I implore you to hear these concerns and meticulously address the matter.As you know, the Lepanto Institute published a report regarding Catholic Relief Services’ participation in a USAID-funded project called Project AXxes. From 2006-2010, CRS received federal funding … [Read more...]
CRS Urges Concerned Catholics to Ignore Damning Evidence in Reports
Catholic Relief Services Denies then Admits Guilt in Congo Contraception ProgramCatholic Relief Services has offered its response to our report, and in predictable fashion CRS offers nothing of substance, denies any wrong-doing, and hides admission of its own guilt within the text of its rebuff. In essence, CRS’s response boils down to these basic points:CRS suggests that all of this could have been cleared up had we presented our concerns to them first. CRS admits that the … [Read more...]
Catholic Relief Services Stored, Dispensed Abortifacient Contraceptives to Millions
--New report reveals CRS/USAID dispensed millions of contraceptives and abortifacients--Since at least 2009, despite numerous well documented reports, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has denied having had any part in the distribution of contraception in any of its projects. Here are a few examples of what has already been reported:In 2008, CRS was caught by theologian Germaine Grisez, distributing flip-charts promoting condom use. In 2012, 86% of CRS’s domestic grants went to … [Read more...]
