John Horvat II 
Sometimes the best indication of the efficacy of one’s work is the testimony of the opposition. One such incident recently happened during a session of the Delaware Senate. During these five years of intensive media reporting on the scandals inside the Church, some states have extended their criminal and civil statutes of … Read more
Hype and media coverage often give the impression that leftist organizations make up almost monolithic forces of change against which conservatives can do nothing. This is also true of the so-called progressive Catholic groups whose media projection of their influence and activities often distorts reality. There are, however, times when leftist Catholics … Read more
After the Elections: Who is Keeping Score?Sports teams expect opponents to score against them. It is all part of the game. The important thing is to amass a steady string of victories to win the championship. The same logic that applies to sports does not seem to apply to politics. In the … Read more
In the Cultural War, the fight over abortion is one of the fronts where the battle rages most fiercely. It is no surprise that many rally with great fervor to this cause that transcends borders in our increasingly borderless world. Thus, there are many reasons to be enthusiastic supporters of this noble … Read more
The recent legislative refusal to put same-sex “marriage” on the Massachusetts ballot has prompted some to question the need to oppose any measures involving public morality. After all, they reason, life goes on regardless of the outcome. As one prominent Catholic couple rejoicing over the ballot initiative’s defeat wrote in a Boston … Read more
On Monday, February 19, Msgr. Michael Schmitz of the Institute of Christ the King visited the TFP Washington Bureau for a talk to friends and supporters. Monsignor Schmitz spoke on “The Classical Roman Rite and the Renewal of the Liturgy. In addition, veteran TFP member Robert Ritchie gave a lively presentation outlining … Read more
It only takes a few determined people to make a difference. Concerned TFP supporters were both shocked and disgusted to hear of an obscene priest costume available at the store in the local mall where children of all ages pick out their Halloween costumes. They decided to do something about it. At … Read more
In complex times, it is good to go back to simple basics. There is a need to review fundamental principles, methods of action and tactics. It is good to gather together scattered friends from across the country to take stock and make future plans. With this in mind, nearly 280 supporters, friends … Read more
Everyone likes to hear about big events. However, few measure the full importance of the small ones. Little by little, brick by brick, one builds the foundations and walls of a building. So also an organization builds its networks and makes its impact over public opinion. Such small but important events so … Read more
The 2007 America Needs Fatima calendar has just been mailed to 110,000 people across the nation. This year’s calendar has pictures of the miraculous International Pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Fatima, superimposed over photographs of beautiful American churches. A brief introductory article in the calendar recounts that on October 13, … Read more