Have The Knights Of Columbus Lost Their Minds?

The leadership of the Knights of Columbus seem to have lost any moral sense whatsoever.  Two months ago I alerted one and all to the scandal of an Indiana council renting out their ballroom to lesbians for their so-called "wedding reception".   While I provided contact information for all of you to use in voicing your opposition to this travesty, the debacle is still scheduled to occur next month to the best of my knowledge.

Many of you are aware that the next St Patrick's Day parade in New York City will feature a gay group - first time ever that a St Patrick's Day parade will celebrate the mortal sin of sodomy.  To add even more shame to this event, Cardinal Timothy Dolan will be Grand Marshall for this orgy-parade.

Following Dolan's scandalous example, organizers of Boston's St Patrick's Day parade decided that they too would allow a gay group to march in it. One Catholic school, Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Stillwater, MA, upon learning of the gay group's inclusion in the parade, pulled out of the parade.  Although they've participated for 25 years, they rightly understand the scandal to which their students would be exposes.  I for one commend this school administration for their stance.  Happily the school children themselves understand the reason that they will not be in the parade.

However, the Massachusetts State Council of the Knights of Columbus, who never marched in the parade before, has announced that it will join the parade along with the gay group.  As you read this coverage by the Catholic Action League of Massachusetts, you might understand their theory that they are joining this year to give the appearance that this parade remains respectable when it no longer is.  It's quite remarkable that school children have more moral sense than does an organization of ostensibly Catholic men.  The link above has contact information for your use in lodging a protest.

Today I learned of yet another scandal involving the Knights and St Patrick's Day parades.  This one originates from Norfolk VA.  From my friend at Les Femmes we read that Council 3548 runs a St. Patrick's Day parade and this one is scheduled for March 14th.  The person whom they selected to be Grand Marshall is rabid pro-abort Terry McAuliffe.  Read the Les Femmes article for a full history of the debacle and the courageous stance taken by the local pastor.  Here is a link to that local St Patrick's day parade.  In addition to the contact info on that page, here is contact information for local KofC officials for your use in lodging protests.

VIRGINIA KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS STATE OFFICERS:

State Deputy, Stephen Burnley, home, 703-971-4598, cell, 703-927-6074 - statedeputy@vakofc.org

State Chaplain, Most Rev. Paul Loverde, Bishop of Arlington, office, 703-841-2500.

Assoc. State Chaplain, Rev. Frank Ready, Chaplainready@vakofc.org

Assoc. State Chaplain, Rev. John Abe, Chaplainabe@vakofc.org

State Secretary, Stephen Raschke, home, 804-695-9912, cell, 757-509-0177- statesecretary@vakofc.org

State Treasurer, Michael Gasper, home, 804-303-3355, cell, 804-921-0325 - statetreasurer@vakofc.org

State Advocate, Stephen Kehoe, home, 703-591-6813, cell, 793-946-6550 - stateadvocate@vakofc.org

State Warden, Roy Blakeburn, home, 757-671-8092, cell, 757-581-9659 - statewarden@vakofc.org

Immediate Past State Deputy, Tony Fortunato, home, 804-364-6157, cell, 917-519-5795 - IPSD@vakofc.org

Executive Secretary, Kelly Mortensen, home, 804-674-6895, cell, 804-651-3772 - kmortensen@verizon.net

Vice Supreme Master, Richie Head, home, 804-378-5301, cell, 703-963-8282 - rghpsd@verizon.net

Master of the Fourth Degree, former, Cy Alba, home, 703-455-6010 - current, Tom Trudeau.

Membership & Program Consultant Fraternal Services, Supreme Council, J.P. McCusker, home, 703-361-6778, cell, 703-963-3706 - James.McCusker@kofc.org

In these three scenarios, it would appear that decisions were made by relatively few Knights who occupy leadership roles.  Many of the "rank and file" probably do not approve - and may well be unaware - of these matters.  We are grateful for them and now ask them to take action to insist that their brother Knights act in a manner worthy of Father McGiveney and the Church.

Update On The CBN-Shriver Situation

Yesterday I had sent several emails to CBN-Montgomery officers to protest the planned appearance of Mark Shriver.  Today I received a reply from Robert Scanlon, CBN-MC president.  He advised me that Shriver canceled his appearance due to a scheduling conflict.  Indeed, the main CBN page was changed to this:

He also mentioned that their board would discuss this matter at their next board meeting.  Therefore, I'd urge that we continue to write to them to remind them of the bishops' directives that those who flagrantly flout the Church's teachings on faith and morals not be honored and feted at Catholic venues.  The bishops' directive should be a key guiding principle as they select future speakers and guests of honor.

Michael Voris On The Slobbering Tributes To Nelson Mandela

Today's Vortex reinforces what I and many others have been saying about the undeserved accolades heaped upon the late Nelson Mandela.  I agree that it's a scandal beyond measure that so many Catholic leaders - and yes, I include Pope Francis - do Mandela homage.  In so doing, they show utter disregard for the millions of South African babies murdered as a direct result of Mandela's career.

Bishop Tobin Speaks Out On Mandela's Murderous Legacy

Deo Gratias!  There is at least one US bishop who isn't following the progressive lap-dog chanting of the praises of Nelson Mandela.  Bishop Thomas Tobin of Providence RI highlights Madela's "shameful promotion of abortion in South Africa."  I might remind one and all that Bishop Tobin has spoken truth to Patrick Kennedy and has been verbally abused by Chris Matthews for so doing (a reason why we picketed a book-signing of Chris Matthews that was hosted by Blessed Sacrament Church in Washington DC - see this and this).

Mandela needs our prayers.  Moreover, those who unreservedly heaped praise upon his dubious memory need our prayers for the courage to be honest about him - and yes, I include the Holy Father.

A Warning To Bishops

Cdl Dolan Snubbed Judie Brown But Dined With Obama

There are times when I think I heard it all, when it comes to priorities of some prelates which can only be called "whacked out".  Those times generally don't last too long for I invariably am taken aback by new whoppers (ht - Pewsitter).  That happened again as I read Judie Brown's blog piece today.

Judie Brown, as most in the pro-life community know, is founder and president of American Life League, a leading Catholic and pro-life organization.  In her article today, she relates how then-bishop Timothy Dolan backed out on an invitation by Pro-Life Wisconsin to give the invocation at their annual banquet in 2009.  Why did he do that?  Because Ms. Brown was to be the keynote speaker.

Cardinal Dolan Thinks He Erred?

This New York Post article reports that Cardinal Dolan is having second thoughts about the Obama invite.  If true, it's about time.  Forgive me for being cynical, but we've been bombarding the New York chancery for months now about this photo-op treat that His Eminence was handing to the Messiah Most Miserable.  The cynic in me is shouting that the Cardinal is now trying to placate us.

Again, if it's true, let Cardinal Dolan do the right thing - rescind the invitation to the most anti-life, anti-Christian individual ever to pollute the White House.

Cardinal Dolan, Where Are You?

That is the title of a piece written by Jim Fritz regarding the colossal error of judgment shown by Cardinal Dolan in allowing the Messiah Most Miserable to attend the Al Smith Dinner next month in New York.  In addition to being a colleague in the Catholic Media Coalition, Jim and I spent many hours sidewalk-counseling in front of the (now-defunct) Hillcrest Women's Surgi-Center on Georgia Avenue, just south of the MD-DC line.  It was one of the first abortuaries in DC, and we were both privileged to be there at its demise.

While I give His Eminence much credit for handing to the Democrats a thinly-veneered and much-needed rebuke vis-a-vis his closing benediction, I believe that Cardinal Dolan contradicts that benediction by allowing Obama a Catholic venue at which to preen and posture just before the election.

When I first read the title to Jim's article, I immediately noticed its similarity to that of one of the early 1960s sitcoms - Car 54, Where Are You?  That show depicted the misadventures of two bumbling New York City cops.  If Jim intended to show a parallel between the New York City cops and the New York City Cardinal, I think we all understand it.

Inviting Scandal To The Al Smith Dinner

American Life League's Michael Hichborn hits the nail on the head.  Click here if you can't see embedded video.

Vortex Unpacks ADNY's Lies

First the video, then I'll comment below.  Click here if you can't see embedded video.



Here is the New York Archdiocesan blog post to which Voris refers.  I trust you've noticed that the domain is that of the Archdiocese of New York, as well as the logo at the top of the post.  Voris uses the word "insulting", with "insulting the intelligence" to politely describe the lies being promulgated in Mechmann's reply.  That's right!  I said lies!  I can understand Voris's hesitation about being up front about the nature of Mechmann's - no, rather the Archdiocese's - statements, given the dust-up he had to endure from the Archdiocese of Detroit.  However, I have no bones whatsoever about stating the following observation.

In this blog post, the Archdiocese of New York deliberately tells lies.  Such is a sin against the Eighth Commandment.  Whether the sin is mortal or venial I cannot fathom.  But there is sin - unless, of course, Mechmann et al are so idiotic that culpability is reduced.  In that case, they have no business occupying positions of responsibility.

I read that blog post, of course.  There is much slop and error contained therein.  I await Voris' future installments.  If there are anomalies upon which he doesn't touch, I will.

Until then, keep after Cardinal Dolan to rescind the invitation.