Category Archives: bishops

When He Was A Cardinal

Posted on 3 July 2019 by

They warn people off doing Google searches on themselves. I’ve been tempted, and I would agree. When I was hunting down some thread from eight years ago, I found two interesting comments on an America blog piece, “Can We Trust … Continue reading →

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On Bishop Barron

Posted on 12 June 2019 by

Bishop Barron seems to be getting some pushback for his talk at USCCB this week (like here), from his advocacy for Jordan Peterson (whom I had to look up–ick!), to his comment about “dumbing down the faith.” I will confess … Continue reading →

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Bishops Meet

Posted on 12 June 2019 by

The US bishops are meeting in Baltimore this week. Foregoing, I hear, ritzier digs in California. On fb, I posted this brief essay from my new archbishop. In it, a quote from a book he was reading, The Boys In … Continue reading →

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Welcome

Posted on 7 June 2019 by

I mentioned to my boss I was considering going to the welcome Mass for Seattle’s new archbishop. Next thing I got a call asking if I would like to represent the deanery in the entrance procession. My wife said, “I … Continue reading →

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On Retreat

Posted on 7 January 2019 by

Most of the US bishops are finishing up their retreat today. I’ve had them in mind and prayer. I’ve also had in mind a discussion I once had with their defenders. My comment involved something like a question: why do … Continue reading →

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Good Times, Not

Posted on 4 January 2019 by

NCR’s MSW pontificates on the US bishops and the hopes and fears for 2019. He cited a correspondent and a bishop from history. Lay person first: When the hierarchy turned their backs on the poor, the suffering, the marginalized, the … Continue reading →

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Just Let The Guilty Resign

Posted on 3 December 2018 by

Check this opinion piece from northern Wisconsin. Most importantly, Catholics want a housecleaning, because they know nothing less will do. They want fresh leaders for the good of the church. They say the current process of selecting and promoting bishops … Continue reading →

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