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Reality Check
“Reality check.” A buzz phrase that seems to be getting a lot of notice and traction in the Church this weekend. A bit more than a million people voted to expand rights, and possibly responsibilities, for LGBT people in their small … Continue reading
Posted in Church News, Commentary, Hermeneutic of Subtraction
Tagged Archbishop Martin, Ireland, same-sex unions
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Adoption The Issue, Not The Tool
I’ve already posted my disappointment that the only mention of adoption in the Instrumentum Laboris for next month’s synod is in connection with same-sex couples. Until I see more discussion and interest in discussing adoption as its own issue, I … Continue reading
On Some Wisconsin Baptisms
I notice that the Diocese of Madison issued a press release last Friday to inform the general public about its practice of baptizing children of same-sex couples. A priest I know (in another diocese), when he was requested to preside at such … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Politics, Rite of Baptism
Tagged Bishop Morlino, same-sex unions
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Families and an Instrument
Rocco whispered from the loggia some general thoughts from Archbishop Kurtz from the USCCB meeting. He revealed some broad details from the reports he compiled from various dioceses and sent on to Rome. The synod leaders have asked these reports … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, bishops, Church News
Tagged adoption, Archbishop Kurtz, divorced and remarried, same-sex unions, synod on the family, USCCB
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The Vice Principal Strikes Back
Eastside Catholic School’s fired vice principal sues his former employer and the Archdiocese of Seattle. One had to figure this case would eventually lead to litigation. It’s almost a religious ritual in American society today. Not only do high-profile disagreements … Continue reading
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Tagged Archdiocese of Seattle, Eastside Catholic, Mark Zmuda, same-sex unions
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A Little Confusing
dotCommonweal, linked the NYT feature on turmoil at Seattle’s Eastside Catholic. It’s like a chain of dominos: a married gay teacher, a chairman of the board, and this week, the president. The same president who supposedly offered divorce as a … Continue reading
Posted in Church News, Ministry
Tagged Archbishop Sartain, Eastside Catholic, Mark Zmuda, same-sex unions
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Sacking In Seattle
The fired married and gay school administrator does not seem to be receding very quickly from the public eye or mind. dotCommonweal raised it to the top of the blog listing last evening. A few years ago one Australian bishop … Continue reading
Posted in bishops, Commentary, Ministry, Politics
Tagged culturewar, Mark Zmuda, same-sex unions
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New Jersey Silence
What to make of the NJ bishops’ silence on same-sex marriage in their state? Rocco’s twitter feed suggests they’re laying low because of cover-up scandals. It’s not illogical to think so. Reader know I’m more of the mind of bolstering … Continue reading
Bottuming Out
The furor over the traitor Joseph Bottum continues. The anti-commentary is sometimes cringeworthy, and occasionally thoughtful, like Ross Douthat’s NYT take. I never thought Mr Douthat had a good bead on 20th century history, but his “evaluation” rings true: As … Continue reading
Attending a Ceremony for a Same-Sex Union
I noticed a post at the Deacon’s Bench on the question of a Catholic deacon attending a same-sex wedding/ceremony. Greg goes into great detail on his reply. My own sense is that nearly any situation would be unique. The number … Continue reading
Catholic Sensibility 
SCOTUS Ruling
I’m not sure why the Supreme Court’s ruling today is either a surprise or really a cause for alarm for Catholics. People outside the Church do as they please. They live together outside of marriage. They make commitments firm and … Continue reading →