Traveled south to Dade City, Florida where I interviewed Fr. Edwin Palka at St. Rita’s Church. A good percentage of the church is Hispanic, and a good percentage of those are illegal. When I asked, on average, how much these … Continue reading →
My wife Liz and I did the “Bobby D” Show on WKKO in Ocala, Florida today. A caller said (as is the sentiment among many) that there should be no leeway for Mexicans who are illegal. Liz responded that we … Continue reading →
Went to hear a talk by Dr. Chuck Baldwin in Ocala, Florida today. He was the Campaign 2004 Consitution Party vice-presidential candidate. Dr. Baldwin, who is a well-known Christian pastor, said both major parties are “owned by big money interests.” … Continue reading →
Interviewed Teresa Pinkos, who is the director of the “Maria Goretti House” (for women in crisis pregnancy) in Ocala, Florida. Opened in 1997, some 65 women have found shelter, and love, here. The House is non-profit and staffed by area … Continue reading →
Met with Gail Zach, 50, who is the vice-president of Ocala, Florida’s Queen of Peace Pro-Life Group. She told me she had an abortion on May 16, 1978. She was 22-years-old at the time, newly married, and she and her … Continue reading →
Interviewed Christina Dovkowski in Bellvue, Florida. She has started a “Pro-Family Group” at Queen of Peace Church in Ocala. She has a Masters in Pastoral Studies and her and her husband Bob teach Marriage Preparation, including Natural Family Planning, to … Continue reading →
Interviewed Emerson Clauss ,who told me about an exciting church initiative called: “Trinity Villa” in Ocala, Florida. Several years ago, Blessed Trinity Church here — out of a profound sense of bringing more social justice into the world — bought … Continue reading →
Interviewed Trinity High School teacher Jeff Bennett who is helping get an Amnesty International Student Chapter started at his school in Ocala, Florida. He said the focus of the group is to help students become more aware of human rights … Continue reading →
Queen of Peace Church in Ocala, Florida hosts a 12-Step Group for homosexuals called: “Courage.” It is a support group for gays wishing to live a chaste life in line with Catholic Church teacing on homosexual acts. (The Church teaches … Continue reading →
I interviewed Mary Cassidy, vice-president of the Legion of Mary at Queen of Peace Church in Ocala, Florida. One of the things this chapter is doing is regularly visiting those in area jails and prisons. Ms. Cassidy said they take … Continue reading →