Patrick Kennedy

Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) reads to a child at Jump Start's "Read for the Record" at Capitol Hill on October 8, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Getty Images) more pics » Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) says he was denied Holy Communion by the Catholic Church because of his pro-choice stance on abortion, according to The New York Times . The Congressman is in a tiff now with Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas Tobin, who apparently asked that the Providence, Rhode Island diocese not grant him the rite. Patrick Kennedy (Getty) Kennedy is the son of the late Ted Kennedy , apparently received a letter from the Bishop ... Read Full Story

Here is a caption. Congressman Patrick Kennedy, who has struggled with addiction to various substances as well as mental illness, is back in the hospital for some unspecified treatment. His office released a statement from Kennedy, saying only he was going to "step away from my normal routine to ensure that I am being as vigilant as possible in my recovery." From an article at the New York Times : Representative Patrick Kennedy, who has long battled both addiction and mental illness, has re-entered some type of treatment, according to a statement from his office. “I have always said that recovery is a lifelong ... Read Full Story

The Roman Catholic Bishop of Providence, Rhode Island is denying the sacrament of communion to US Representative Patrick J. Kennedy because of his pro-choice stance on abortion. Is this the same Roman Catholic Church that has been rocked by the exposure of priests sexually abusing altar boys? Is this the same Roman Catholic Church which has a pope who was a member of the Hitler Youth and was assigned to a German Military anti-aircraft unit during World War II that fired on Allied planes? You have to ask yourself, if this same Bishop denies communion to Catholic Republican politicians who vote against health care ... Read Full Story

I wonder if the Bishop asks all of the folks in his congregation their views on abortion before they receive communion from him? If Churches are going to take a politico stance they should start... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read Full Story

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