Statement
by Archbishop Myers In the middle of Easter Week, I was informed that a student group at Seton Hall Law School had invited Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, a defender of Roe v. Wade, to give an award on Friday of the same week to Judge Maryanne Trump Barry. Both Justice O'Connor and Judge Barry have demonstrated a lack of support for pro-life issues. I find this action profoundly offensive and contrary to the Catholic mission and identity of Seton Hall Law School, Seton Hall University, and the Archdiocese of Newark. For those who were shocked and dismayed by the action, I can only say that I share your sentiments. I am proceeding in a way both to clarify the situation and to see that it does not occur again. Therefore, I am in the process of reviewing all aspects of the matter and determining the appropriate action to be taken. In the meantime, I urge all of us to continue to both pray and to act to change minds and hearts and to end the horror of abortion in our society and in our world. I would be remiss in this Holy Season if I did not wish you and your family all the blessings of Easter and encourage you to redouble your practice of prayer and participation in the life of our Church.
+Most Reverend John J. Myers
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