LETTERS to the Editor
Write to pthorp.ed@votf.org
“I was both delighted
and saddened to read Fr. Tony Ercolano's letter. Delighted because he has
the courage to speak the truth to power,
but saddened
because he has left, if perhaps only temporarily (such is my hope). He is precisely
the prophetic voice we need to encourage our own, and he is a priest we desperately
want and need.
And thanks for being a strong advocate for our children, and a powerful voice
of truth for our times.” Sister Joyce Gadoua, CSJ, Sisters of Saint
Joseph of Carondelet, Waterford, NY 12188 or samsmaid@nycap.rr.com
“The more honest, outspoken priests we have, the more hope there is
for our Church. Fr. Mac seemed to have proved it with the increased attendance.
I am from the Boston area and have always been baffled by the lack of spoken
truth from so many clergy, and good men at that. Is it fear? Of what?” Lois
Wrightson
“
Thank you for publishing the words of priests expressing that they do not
accept the lies and cover-ups, even that they are removing themselves from
ministry. Unfortunately, when lay people speak these same words, it doesn't
carry the same weight. Every time another priest speaks out in anguish over
what has happened, it gives me hope.” former church employee
“I would like to paper my office wall with the words shared by priests
and published in the Vineyard. Indeed, these provide the only hope I’ve
had in decades for reform in our Church. I thank God for VOTF and for all who
simply tell us the truth and/or go after it." Fretful in Albuquerque
“It occurs to me that if priests (whose livelihoods depend on bishops
who lie) can speak out, so can the rest of us. Every Catholic in the country
should work on and ask aloud ONE question of their priest AND bishop. It might
be noisy but isn’t that how it (this Church) all started?” C. Allyson
“The idea that a Fr. Ercolano is driven to leave his ministry and Cardinal
Law got a cushy promotion begs the question – do we who are the Church
realize we have been turned on our heads? I, for one, have chosen to stand
on my feet again. I look around and I know where I am NOT going. Until this
Church gets back on track, I am practicing my faith with the Episcopals. They’re
not perfect, either – but they have a shorter history of lies and deception.
And I will continue to speak out against the crimes I see.”
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