We did a whistle-stop event in downtown Stuebenville. Reporter Dave Gossett from the Herald Star newspaper interviewed me. I said we believed in a consistent life ethic that sets us against abortion, euthanasia, embyronic stem cell research, pollution, … Continue reading →
average JoeOhio Tour cont: We headed into Stuebenville, Ohio, where we stopped at Franciscan University. Every other t-shirt here, and this is not much of an exagerration, has a Bible quote, or a picture of Christ, a picture … Continue reading →
Heading further east in Ohio, our campaign vehicle went on the blink. Translation: It wouldn’t start. Where it broke down, providentially enough (I like to think), was in an Auto Zone parking lot in Minerva, Ohio. … Continue reading →
The Morning Jornal newsaper did a big feature story on the campaign today. A few excerpts: “In this campaign (2008) the Schriners have done 30,000 miles in a donated (conversion) van that looks more like a member of … Continue reading →
We met with Tim and Ann Miller in Lisbon, Ohio. They practice “apostolic farming.” That is, they look at the land as a gift from God and do everything organically — instead of pumping toxic pesticides, herbacides and … Continue reading →
I was interviewed by the Salem News in Ohio. I said that a lot of our platform is based on Catholic Social teaching. For instance, we are pro-Life across the board. That is, we look at abortion, … Continue reading →
We traveled into Cortland, Ohio, where I gave a talk at St. Robert’s Church. I said World Hunger is a “Pro-Life issue,” with 24,000 people starving to death in the Third World every day. Afterward, Fr. Karl Kish … Continue reading →
average JoeOhio Tour cont: We headed into Madison, Ohio, where we passed out literature and talked with Todd Roberts at the Open Door Coffee House. The Open Door is a Christian Ministry run by Northgate Ministries. Todd … Continue reading →
average JoeOhio Tour cont: I gave a talk at Immaculate Conception Church in Willoughby, Ohio, today. I noted that we stood in a Life Chain that included some 150 people in Mentor, Ohio, the day before. And … Continue reading →
average JoeOhio Tour cont: Our family stood in solidarity with some 150 people on a street corner in Mentor, Ohio, as part to the annual nationwide “Life Chain.” I held a sign that said: Abortion Kills Children. … Continue reading →