A Failing Episcopal Establishment
. . .the episcopal establishment has been failing for a long time & in many phases. It failed to secure the theological loyalty of Catholic colleges & universities. No diocese has systematically implemented the reforms of the liturgy encouraged by Pope Benedict. The American episcopacy oversees parochial school systems in decline, & sponsors social justice ministries run by people who reject the Church’s teaching on many moral matters. In recent decades, the bishops’ conference has made feeble efforts to recover the electoral influence it had when archbishops & cardinals were part of the Democratic party’s urban machines. . .
by R.R. Reno,
of First Things
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The Sham That is the (LGBT) World Meeting of Families – Rod Dreher, The American. . .
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Fr. Zed Calls for Solidarity – Fr. Z’s Blog
Current Indiana Bishop Named in Grand Jury Sex Abuse Report – AP via Crux
What Did Card. Wuerl Know About an Alleged Abuser, How Did He Respond? – NC Rgstr
Former Erie Bishop Responds to Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report – CNA via NC Register
Persecution of Jack Phillips is Why Evangelicals Voted for Trump – Rod Dreher
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Chinese Sacrificial Hat (Chinese Biretta), Inculturation in China – New Liturgical Mvmnt
The Power of Perseverance in Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski
President Duterte Threatens Violence Towards Bishops of Philippines – Crux
Note: Beginning today until 23 August, posting will be spartan, Big additions looming