Comments on: Why we need the Catholic League

By: Nathan

Nathan — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:35:00 +0000

Archbishop Dolan,

Obviously Catholics should not be expected to ignore insults to that which they consider sacred. I don’t think many people will disagree with either you or Bill Donohue on that point. However, you come perilously close to implying that a failure to respect Bill Donohue is a failure to respect Catholicism in general. This is dangerous. Bill Donohue absolutely is a blowhard, a bully, and a right-wing publicity mill. He is getting rich by perverting the life and message of Jesus Christ as found in Sacred Scripture and handed down through the tradition of the Catholic Church. I’m sorry to say it, but by jumping on the Catholic League bandwagon you bring your own leadership into question. This is not an issue of whether a crucifix covered with ants ought to automatically be considered insulting (though that conversation is probably worth having). It’s a question of whether the American Catholic Church, and you as the new leader of the USCCB, have bigger fish to fry. Much bigger fish. Whales, even. Look around, archbishop, and see that Bill Donohue is a much greater example of the problem than he is of the solution.

By: Mark Bablitz

Mark Bablitz — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 22:18:51 +0000

I cannnot believe all of the foolish comments condemning Bill Donahue. The man has dedicated his life to standing up for what is Good, True and Beautiful… and he has done it with wisdom and excellence beyond that of many “gatekeeper” religious. Thank you Archbishop for supporting those who will not sit quietly while evil flourishes.
Peace and Good
jb

By: Ken Duncan

Ken Duncan — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 03:52:32 +0000

Keep up the good work Bill, and thanks for being there in the trenches for all faithful Catholics.
Archbishop Dolan, I’m liking you better and better. Good job! As you are well aware, the more flak and hate mail you get, the more perfectly you’re doing the Lord’s will. Thanks!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 18:48:59 +0000

Since it seems that more of the silent are speaking up these days, I will speak up along with those who do not like the divisive atmosphere surrounding the Church. I feel that the negativity is drowning out the messages of love and compassion. I go to Mass as a refuge to learn the teachings of God, not to find out what the latest political agendas are. In the news, it is disappointing to find Christians promoting hatred, intolerance and self-righteousness as if they are without sin. The Church should not be quick to glorify divisive people to defend it since that person reflects the essence of the Church to the world which includes its congregation. If the Church wants a more positive reputation, then the Church needs to focus more on spreading positive messages and advocating more harmonious representatives. I pray that people will act in peace and live in peace.

By: George Conk

George Conk — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 17:46:14 +0000

Archbishop Dolan -

My stomach knotted when I read your praise of the Catholic League. It is a shallow phony issue manufacturing publicity generating machine which strains to find :anti-Catholic” sentiment and insults. The recent Smithsonian nonsense is only the latest embarrassment.

The Church and those who seek to support it should be practicing humility rather than building soap boxes on which to stand to shout hyperbolic alarms.

- George Conk

By: John Gillis

John Gillis — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 11:55:15 +0000

Thank you, Bill Donahue, for being a bonny fighter for the faith!

By: Billy Atwell

Billy Atwell — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 19:31:11 +0000

God Bless the Catholic League. They’re a huge benefit for the Church in America.

By: Barbara Peters

Barbara Peters — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 01:01:48 +0000

I would like to add my voice to the chorus of posts expressing disappointment in the Archbishop’s support of William Donahue. I find Mr. Donohue to be angry and mean spirited. He is one of the last people I would choose to represent the Body of Christ. Respectfully Archbishop I request that you prayerfully revisit your position with respect tot he Catholic League and Mr. Donohue.

By: Tony Adams

Tony Adams — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 00:05:07 +0000

Dear Archbishop Timothy,
I am among those who are dismayed by your bonding with Mr. Donohue. I was shocked to read your words “We need you!” in reference to him. Why do you need someone who is media savvy and belligerent when you already have the powerful words and winning message of Jesus Christ? Isn’t His voice speaking through the Gospels enough?

To whom shall we turn? Mr. Donohue and the rather hateful Catholic League? Please. It’s not too late to review your stance on this one.

By: Andrew Piacente

Andrew Piacente — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 02:38:56 +0000

If this string of posts doesn’t prove to Archbishop Dolan how bad it is out here nothing will. This is what I have been talking about. The divisions after 50 years of ambiguity are devastating. The Archbishop does not believe things are as bad as some of us have portrayed. Well read these posts – it’s worse than even I imagined.

Very recently the Bishops took a stand on the “Dream Act” concerning immigration while staying silent about “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell.” The silence was deafening.

John Paul II, The Great said “Be not afraid.” He is being ignored.

The Church in the West is dying Your Excellency. And our shepherds are fiddling while we are burning.