Martin Sheen
Question from Tony on 3/3/2008:

I see that Martin Sheen is recieving an award from Notre Dame for Catholic Action. I also noted the list of organizations that he has supported financially, and no Pro-life organization was listed. Was this an oversight-has he supported, financially, any Pro-life organization that your are aware of?

Thanks for your heroic work and ministry.

Answer by Judie Brown on 3/4/2008:
Dear Tony

This is what Notre Dame's president, Father Jenkins had to say about the award and Sheen:

As one of our nation’s most recognizable and accomplished screen actors, Martin Sheen has achieved a level of celebrity that few Americans enjoy,” said Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., University president. “He has used that celebrity to draw the attention of his fellow citizens to issues that cry out for redress, such as the plight of immigrant workers and homeless people, the waging of unjust war, the killing of the unborn and capital punishment. We welcome the opportunity to lift up his example for our Church, our country, and our students.”

Judie Brown