Cardinal Dolan - and Sister Simone Campbell - to bless the Democratic convention

[rug]

Aug 28, 2012
David Gibson

NEW YORK (RNS) In a move that could recast the reigning political narrative about the Catholic bishops, Cardinal Timothy Dolan has accepted an invitation to deliver the closing benediction at the Democratic National Convention, a week after he gives a similar blessing to the Republicans in Tampa, Fla.

From the start, Dolan, who is also president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, made it clear that he would be willing to pray at the Democratic convention. There were doubts, however, that the Democrats would invite Dolan.

The Obama campaign also revealed Tuesday (Aug. 28) that Sister Simone Campbell, the popular face of the recent “Nuns on the Bus” tour for social justice, will be addressing the Democrats in Charlotte, N.C., the night before Dolan's appearance
That is kind of a Catholic “two-fer” that threatens to upstage GOP nominee Mitt Romney’s Catholic outreach and highlights the importance of this swing vote in a deadlocked race.

http://www.religionnews.com/politics/election/cardinal-dolan-will-bless-the-democratic-convention-nuns-too

I'm speechless. Inviting Dolan was almost expected after Romney invited him. But A Nun on the Bus? Outstanding!

[mmonk]

1. Sister Simone Campbell is coming? Excellent.

[CBHagman]

2. She's scheduled to speak Wednesday night.

I don't have the exact time yet.

[CBHagman]

3. Scheduled for about 8:40 EDT.

From the NETWORK website:

[url]http://www.networklobby.org/[/url]


Sister Simone Campbell to Address Democratic National Convention TONIGHT

She is scheduled to speak at approximately 8:40 PM Eastern Time. Please note: The time may shift somewhat if earlier speeches and events run longer or shorter.