"America has been blessed by God in many ways but I suspect no blessing has been greater than His granting us George Washington to lead us in our struggle for independence and to be our first President. Catholics have perhaps more reason than other Americans to keep the memory of Washington alive in our hearts. In a time of strong prejudice against Catholics in many parts of the colonies he was free from religious bigotry as he demonstrated on November 5, 1775 when he banned the anti-Catholic Guy Fawkes celebrations."
In a recent commentary, Donald R. McClarey reflected on the blessing George Washington has been to American Catholics.
To access Mr. McClarey's complete post, please visit:
Catholic Stand: George Washington and Catholics (1 MAR 16)
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