Dear Friends,

In the wake of the Pennsylvania abuse report, we are newly shocked at the allegations against our Holy Father Pope Francis, and a number of other bishops, regarding their alleged failure to act when they knew of Cardinal McCarrick’s depraved abuses. In the weeks and months that follow, we will hear much back and forth between bishops, lay faithful, popular speakers, etc. Much of this discussion has already devolved into the “liberal-versus-conservative” rhetoric that we should all despise. This is not the time for ideology. It is the time to desire the truth, and nothing less. Allegiances and political stances have no place when we are dealing with purifying the Church from those who would endanger the young. Bishops and even popes are held to the same standard as everyone else when it comes to criminal abuse of power, so we should desire that the truth be made manifest in order that the Church may be holy. 

How do we further this cause? By prayer and penance. Please heed our Bishop’s plea that we make every Tuesday a day of prayer and penitence for the Church, the victims of abuse, and the conversion of abusers. Please offer Masses, holy hours, and prayers for the purification of Christ’s Bride. 

Finally, if there is anything I can do to help you during this difficult and tumultuous time in the history of the Church, please feel free to contact me. God bless you!

In Christ, 

Fr Marotti