Launching a multi-year, multi-million dollar campaign largely based upon a dubious survey does not instill confidence among the laity.In August 2019, Pew Research published a study suggesting just one-third of U.S. Catholics believed in transubstantiation. The study went on to say: “In fact, nearly seven-in-ten Catholics (69%) say they personally believe that during Catholic Mass, the bread and wine used in Communion ‘are symbols of the body and blood of Jesus Christ.’ Just one-third of … [Read more...]
San Diego Parishioner Tells DC Catholics What to Expect Under Cdl. McElroy
Guest Commentary by Chasen Reynolds. Chasen is a former resident in the Diocese of San Diego under Bishop Robert McElroy. He is Catholic husband and father and currently lives outside of Dallas, Texas. Chasen enjoys writing on and discussing American politics, the Traditional Latin Mass, woodworking, and cigars.Earlier this week, the Vatican tapped Cardinal McElroy of San Diego to head the Archdiocese of Washington. Growing up in the Diocese of San Diego, my family and I experienced … [Read more...]
Did Arlington Diocese Ignore Key Evidence of Possible False Allegation Against Priest?
Evidence obtained by the Lepanto Institute sheds new light on an ongoing investigation led by the Diocese of Arlington into one of its priests. A statement and cover letter sent to the diocese in early April indicate that the diocese may have ignored vital evidence regarding an alleged victim accusing the priest of improper conduct.In November of 2018, Fr. Ronald Escalante, pastor of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Purcellville, Virginia, was removed from his parish without … [Read more...]
