Humanae Vitae Talk in Columbus, OH
August 12th, 2008 by Fr. Pius, OP
From the August 10th edition of The Catholic Times, the weekly newspaper of the Diocese of Columbus, OH:
“Humanae Vitae” dinner and talk scheduled
A well-known and high respected Dominican priest is coming to Columbus to highlight the discussion of one of the most significant and controversial Papal encyclicals of our time.
The Stella Maris chapter of Catholics United for the Faith is hosting a dinner and talk to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Humanae Vitae (“Of Human Life”) and to call attention to this profound and prophetic teaching of Pope Paul VI. The featured speaker is Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P., a Dominican priest from St. Vincent Ferrer parish in New York City. Fr. Guilbeau was ordained in 2002 and is known for his Advent talks sponsored by the Catholic Exchange.
Humanae Vitae (“Of Human Life”) was written during the turbulent ‘60’s and released on July 25, 1968. In it Pope Paul VI reiterated what has been the constant teaching of the Catholic Church: contraception is intrinsically wrong. That stand ran counter the prevailing social views of the time. Forty years later it remains one of the most difficult aspects of Catholic doctrine for the faithful to come to grips with.
For an in-depth discussion of this critical element of our faith, make reservations for the Humanae Vitae Dinner and Talk, which will be held at Our Lady of Victory’s parish hall on Saturday, August 23rd beginning at 6:30 PM. Our Lady of Victory is located at 1559 Roxbury Road in Columbus.
The article in The Catholic Times includes additional information on cost and reservations.
