ACADEMY AWARD WINNER TAKES ON GEORGETOWN AS PROMISED

05/31/2013 at 3:00 PM Posted by Catholic Citizens of Illinois

For Immediate Release
Friday, May 31, 2013
Contact: Manuel A. Miranda 202-262-7789
Blatty Submits Petition to Archbishop
ACADEMY AWARD WINNER TAKES
ON GEORGETOWN AS PROMISED
Exorcist Author Submits Petition of 1200 Alumni, Students, Faculty, Parents to Address Repeated Scandals, Dissidence and Non-Compliance with Church Law

Washington, D.C. – Academy Award winner William Peter Blatty, whose best-selling book and blockbuster film The Exorcist were situated at his alma mater, Georgetown University, announced today that he has delivered a “Petition” on behalf of more than 1200 alumni, students, parents, teachers, and other laity from around the world. The “Petition” prays that the Catholic Church will grant several remedies, including, if made necessary, the removal or suspension of top-ranked Georgetown’s right to call itself Catholic and Jesuit in its fundraising and representations to applicants.