Letters

Letters to the editor

Responsibility Re “Placement of Jesuits Under Supervision Raises Concerns,” by Michael J. O’Loughlin and Kevin Clarke (1/21): Priests must stop protecting one another. The nation must stop allowing abusive priests to be treated any differently from other abusers. They are breaking the law—not just God’s law but the actual law, and they should be held […]

Meet in the Middle Re “The 2018 America Profile,” by Matt Malone, S.J. (12/24): Candidates in the mold of Governor John Bel Edwards of Louisiana are definitely the smart path for Democrats. And more moderation would benefit Republicans as well. Meeting in the middle is the only logical way forward. Bryan Craig   At the […]

An Opportunity Re “Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” by Matt Malone, S.J. (Of Many Things, 12/10): When the law trumps conscience and grace, it is never truly right. As Christians, we have the opportunity to experience and to witness this in our own faith communities and to allow it to change our lives and to change […]

Money in Politics Re “America’s (Un)Civil War,” by Matt Malone, S.J. (Of Many Things, 11/26): Civility and compromise, perhaps, are joined at the hip. Politicians and candidates inclined to compromise could face election opponents backed by mega-money. Why would any politician or candidate intentionally incur the wrath of mega-money? Chuck Kotlarz   Addressing Clericalism Re […]

Hoping for Resolution Re “Why Stay?” by Matt Malone, S.J. (Of Many Things, 9/17): I was grateful to read Father Malone’s letter on the abuse crisis and its toll. For this Catholic, it is important to hear from spiritual leaders in the church that they understand and share the degree of anger and sadness the […]

“Until the power structure of the church changes, nothing else will. Let us see what they come up with at the November meeting.”

“Catholic teachings would object to the dehumanization that comes from determining value by faceless market processes.”