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Catholic controversy erupts for Salve Regina U, “sole host” for pro-choice event for Tim Walz
All week the media tried to find out where the fundraising event would be held in Rhode Island for vice president candidate, Tim Walz. Initially planned for Belcourt Castle, a new location was needed for undisclosed reasons. It was then narrowed down to CCRI in Newport or Salve Regina University in Newport. Last night, Ochre Court, at Salve Regina, a Catholic university, was confirmed.
The Party of Socialism and Liberalism will protest at the school this morning. The event is set to begin at 11:30am. In addition, the RI Right to Life has called upon the leadership of Salve Regina University to resign.
Controversy began even before the location was confirmed. Last night Sue Cienki, head of the RI Republican Party – she tweeted this statement:
![](https://cdn.thefoxposts.com/vimedia/2024/08/15/41fcea0451af4f3fc212ce78765b7e01.webp)
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Salve Regina’s information from their website:
![](https://cdn.thefoxposts.com/vimedia/2024/08/15/04b556a1cbe6e0951c56910eed5c4479.webp)
The statement, above, specifically states that all private events, including fundraisers…are expected to complement the character and mission of Salve Regina University.
The mission is embellished in this page taken from the university’s orientation materials. Note the section, “Life and Dignity of the Human person”:
![](https://cdn.thefoxposts.com/vimedia/2024/08/15/e3c1e483a54fc4c49a7255356c4a295b.webp)
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![](https://cdn.thefoxposts.com/vimedia/2024/08/15/bac7d1c0c1eccf2f2474c9fb08adb9ea.webp)
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Early today, prior to the event, Salve Regina responded to RINewsToday’s request for a statement:
![](https://cdn.thefoxposts.com/vimedia/2024/08/15/e65857a9aa34824a4bc83d0f087066e9.webp)
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Statement of Bishop Henning, Diocese of Providence
Bishop Henning will be releasing a statement this morning – check back for updates:
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We ask our readers
RINewsToday believes the discussion of controversial matters is important in a civilized society, regardless of one’s personal belief, such as, in this case, abortion.
We ask our readers – what do you think about a Catholic university, with policies stated, above, hosting a pro-choice political candidate for a high-ticket fundraiser? Leave comments, below. All respectful comments will be approved.
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