Now was that so hard? I appreciate at long last someone giving us some idea as to where this claimed displeasure with the new archbishop is coming from. I don't doubt you know people who are displeased with Cardinal McElroy in these parishes and yes, just as you are less familiar than I am as to the parishes in DC, I not very acquainted …
Now was that so hard? I appreciate at long last someone giving us some idea as to where this claimed displeasure with the new archbishop is coming from. I don't doubt you know people who are displeased with Cardinal McElroy in these parishes and yes, just as you are less familiar than I am as to the parishes in DC, I not very acquainted with Southern Maryland and some of the suburban areas and I guess it is not a surprise that what displeasure there is comes from those areas. I do know people at St. James and St. Jerome who are pleased with the Cardinal, but admittedly one is on TPS as are many others in her parish and the other participates in liturgical dance in her parish. And my Ukrainian Catholic friends are very happy with the Cardinal. As for Ascension parish, from what I know, I do not doubt that you are right about the community there.
Still, with the record breaking participation in his welcoming Mass, there clearly is a lot (I never said universal) of warmth towards him. I suspect displeasure may come later when he has to make some tough decision, but for me, it currently seem quite limited.
So glad we don’t surprise you in Maryland and can confirm “what you know” about us. Kurt your lack of charity in the comments section about ADW is frustrating in the extreme.
I find it amazing that you consider it a "lack of charity" that I don't join in making negative accusations about our brand new archbishop and I dare note that many faithful Catholics are welcoming him warmly.
Nope nothing to do with pointing out your own opinions on the new Cardinal and everything to do with first denying anyone disagrees and then accusing them of segregationist racism and concluding with “oh those people not surprised by what THEY think” snark.
Maybe you genuinely don’t hear how your posts read Kurt in which case it’s not a lack of charity but a lack of prudence. But you definitely lack one of them in these comments section any time this diocese comes up.
I'm convinced the vast majority of Catholics in ADW start off with charity and welcoming towards the new Archbishop. I've never denied every last person felt that way and still don't understand the resentment at simply trying to discern where such displeasure comes from. But yes, your hostility towards such an inquiry does lead me to think it is from certain limited circles.
Now was that so hard? I appreciate at long last someone giving us some idea as to where this claimed displeasure with the new archbishop is coming from. I don't doubt you know people who are displeased with Cardinal McElroy in these parishes and yes, just as you are less familiar than I am as to the parishes in DC, I not very acquainted with Southern Maryland and some of the suburban areas and I guess it is not a surprise that what displeasure there is comes from those areas. I do know people at St. James and St. Jerome who are pleased with the Cardinal, but admittedly one is on TPS as are many others in her parish and the other participates in liturgical dance in her parish. And my Ukrainian Catholic friends are very happy with the Cardinal. As for Ascension parish, from what I know, I do not doubt that you are right about the community there.
Still, with the record breaking participation in his welcoming Mass, there clearly is a lot (I never said universal) of warmth towards him. I suspect displeasure may come later when he has to make some tough decision, but for me, it currently seem quite limited.
So glad we don’t surprise you in Maryland and can confirm “what you know” about us. Kurt your lack of charity in the comments section about ADW is frustrating in the extreme.
I find it amazing that you consider it a "lack of charity" that I don't join in making negative accusations about our brand new archbishop and I dare note that many faithful Catholics are welcoming him warmly.
Nope nothing to do with pointing out your own opinions on the new Cardinal and everything to do with first denying anyone disagrees and then accusing them of segregationist racism and concluding with “oh those people not surprised by what THEY think” snark.
Maybe you genuinely don’t hear how your posts read Kurt in which case it’s not a lack of charity but a lack of prudence. But you definitely lack one of them in these comments section any time this diocese comes up.
I'm convinced the vast majority of Catholics in ADW start off with charity and welcoming towards the new Archbishop. I've never denied every last person felt that way and still don't understand the resentment at simply trying to discern where such displeasure comes from. But yes, your hostility towards such an inquiry does lead me to think it is from certain limited circles.
And there it is ! Another racism accusation.
Have a great day Kurt I’m very done here.