The Association of United States Catholic Priests (AUSCP) has invited Father Ronald Rolheiser, OMI, to serve as the retreat master at its 2025 Assembly in San Antonio. That choice is no surprise. Rolheiser’s soft-focus spirituality, steeped in eroticized mysticism, psychological sentimentality, and doctrinal ambiguity, makes him an ideal voice for an organization long committed to undermining Catholic teaching.But Rolheiser’s danger goes beyond mood. Across his extensive body of writing, he … [Read more...]
Condemned Theologian to Keynote Dissident Priest’s Assembly
The dissident Association of United States Catholic Priests (AUSCP) is once again holding its Annual Assembly, this year in San Antonio, Texas, between June 23-26. The theme of this year’s assembly is Sex and Spirituality Pastoral Considerations. True to form, the AUSCP, while claiming to be “in good standing in dioceses and religious communities,” has invited a professor of theology whose most significant work was condemned by the USCCB, to keynote its assembly.This is not at all … [Read more...]
Shadow of the Rainbow
Atlanta’s Shrine of the Immaculate Conception provides yet another instance of the rainbow fighting to cast its shadow over the Church. In what should be a place of worship and doctrinal clarity, one finds so-called ministries (Shrine Ministries) such as "Pride Outreach," "Pride Potluck Socials," and an affiliated group called Fortunate & Faithful Families (FFF), which describes itself as "Catholic Families Affirming Their LGBTQ Members."FFF enjoys the blessing of the local bishop, … [Read more...]
Missionary Society of St. Columban
Founded in 1918, the Missionary Society of St. Columban (SCC) describes itself as "a society of missionaries, including priests and lay people, who minister to people of various cultures as a way of witnessing to the universal love of God. We go in the name of the Church to announce, by deed and word, the Good News of Jesus Christ." Its stated mission is "to facilitate the formation of vibrant faith communities and help struggling people regain their dignity. Through our diverse efforts, we … [Read more...]
Easterseals
Easterseals, originally known as the National Society for Crippled Children, was founded in 1919 to provide medical assistance, therapy, and support to children with disabilities. Since then, it has expanded its services to disabled adults as well. Easterseals describes its mission as follows: "Through our national network of affiliates, Easterseals provides essential services and on-the-ground supports to more than 1.5 million people each year — from early childhood programs for … [Read more...]
