Category: Church

The Coup at Catholic University

Mitchell, Peter. The Coup at Catholic University. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2015. 311 pages. In October 2022, the Church celebrated the 60th anniversary of the opening of Vatican II. “Celebrated” may be too strong of a word for some—some people in the Church lamented not only the opening of Vatican II, but the aftermath it created in … Continue reading The Coup at Catholic University →

McCarrick in the Spotlight

In 2015, a number of Catholic friends were annoyed--and some downright angry--that a movie depicting the Boston Globe's investigation into the priest sexual abuse scandal was getting so much press in the secular media. That movie, Spotlight, won Best Picture for 2015 (it's streaming for free on Netflix). Despite all the press about it, and … Continue reading McCarrick in the Spotlight →

Who will replace Wuerl?

Today's news about the pope accepting Cardinal Wuerl's resignation left me with mixed emotions. On the one hand, I was pleased to seemovement--a high-ranking prelate and visible player in the McCarrick and PA Grand Jury sagas stepped down. But on the other hand, movement is not enough. The pope's letter regarding Wuerl seems to miss … Continue reading Who will replace Wuerl? →

Words and actions

Whether St. Francis actually said it or not, he is often attributed with saying that we should preach the Gospel always and, if necessary, use words. St. Francis or not, the point is clear--actions speak louder than words. And we are in desperate need of action. In all areas of society, we hear polished press … Continue reading Words and actions →

History repeats itself

You may know about how St. Catherine of Siena wrote Pope Gregory XI in 1376 when he was in Avignon, telling him to go back to Rome. It's a famous story. It gives people a glimpse of how bold Catherine was in the face of power. She was a voice of truth in her own … Continue reading History repeats itself →