Fr. John I. Jenkins, President of the University of Notre Dame, announced that he’s “disappointed” that former Vatican Ambassador Mary Ann Glendon has declined to provide cover for the University by standing on the dais with President Obama. He then announced that it’s his intention to award the Laetare Medal to another deserving recipient.
Just for reference, The Laetare Medal is annually awarded by the University of Notre Dame in recognition of outstanding service to the Roman Catholic church and society.
So I’m looking for a list of those who you think Fr. Jenkins will pick. (Not who he should pick)
OK. It’s up to you. I’m not a betting man but David Freddoso jokingly asked if it would be Joe Biden and I’m sure you guys have some suggestions as well.
I’m definitely thinking that no pro-life hero can possibly stand in now so I’m thinking Fr. Jenkins is going to be looking for a “social justice” hero.
I’ll get us started:
1) Nancy Pelosi
2) Doug Kmiec
3) Caroline Kennedy
Now, it’s up to you…
(Oh, and there’s no truth to the rumor that Fr. Richard McBrien sent over candy and forget-me-nots to Fr. Jenkins today just to wish him well in these trying times.)
April 28, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Paul H!!!
Winner by a mile!!!
April 28, 2009 at 7:46 pm
I can’t take personal credit for the Craigslist post though. I actually found it via Southern Appeal. I agree that it’s pretty funny. 🙂
April 28, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Shame on you all for not first thinking of Francis Kissling (Catholics for Free Choice)! An obvious selection.
April 28, 2009 at 9:12 pm
One–perhaps the only–way out is for the botching Fr. Jenkins to award it posthumously. Perhaps to the Holy Innocents of Roe v. Wade as a group. Second choice maybe to alter ego Emperor Henry IV who shivered contritely in the snows outside the pope’s lodging at Canossa.
April 28, 2009 at 9:59 pm
Craigslist posting is flagged for removal. Guess someone went out and paid for it.
April 29, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Spiro,
Brilliant! Give the award to RFK or Jackie O: neither of them would turn it down….
April 30, 2009 at 10:00 pm
How about Secretary Clinton? She already got the Sanger Award from PP this year. Who’s to say if Margaret Sanger is the one that Clinton and [Pres.] Obama think is Our Lady?
Should Notre Dame’s name be changed to L’Autre Dame (Margaret Sanger)?