Protest at church called off
Abortion foes cancel it after Utica pastor apologizes for event honoring Arcuri.
Friday, December 01, 2006
By Renée K. Gadoua Staff writer

The Oneida County Right to Life Committee has canceled plans for a Saturday protest outside a Utica Roman Catholic church after the pastor apologized for allowing a reception there honoring newly elected Rep. Michael Arcuri.

Last week's event violated Syracuse Bishop James Moynihan's policy of not allowing people who publicly support abortion rights to speak at or be honored at diocesan facilities, said Dorothy Roback, chairwoman of the Oneida County Right to Life. the rest