Feedback.Q: The best thing I've read in my diocesan newspaper was ... Explanations of current Sunday readings. Domenica Morrman Smithtown, N.Y. In-depth reporting on the death of Pope John Paul II Pope John Paul II (Latin: Ioannes Paulus PP. II, Italian: Giovanni Paolo II, Polish: Jan Paweł II) born Karol Józef Wojtyła and the election of Pope Benedict XVI  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. .Barbara Matthews Pittsburgh, Pa. The bishop's apology over the scandals. Ellen Wright Costa Mesa Costa Mesa (kŏs`tə mā`sə), city (1990 pop. 96,357), Orange co., S Calif., on the Pacific south of Santa Ana; inc. 1953. It is a transportation, residential, and light industrial center. , Calif. McBrien's and Rolheiser's columns. Irene Piekarski Seattle, Wash. Positive actions we might be able to implement in our parish. Name withheld Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, city (1990 pop. 281,140), seat of El Paso co., central Colo., on Monument and Fountain creeks, at the foot of Pikes Peak; inc. 1886. It is a year-round resort and a booming military, technological, and commercial city. , Colo. An excellent interview with a priest ethicist eth·i·cist also e·thi·cian n. A specialist in ethics. Noun 1. ethicist - a philosopher who specializes in ethics ethician philosopher - a specialist in philosophy about the Terri Schiavo Theresa Marie "Terri" Schiavo (December 3, 1963 – March 31, 2005), from St. Petersburg, Florida, United States was a woman who suffered brain damage and became dependent on a feeding tube. case, who talked about proportionality, benefits/burdens, etc. Lucy Abu-Absi Toledo, Ohio
Clergy assignments. Dennis Winkelsas Norfolk, Va. Q: The worst thing I've read in my diocesan newspaper was ... A blatant political agenda to get George W. Bush and fellow "prolife" Republicans elected in 2004. Greg Hanifl La Crosse La Crosse (lə krôs), city (1990 pop. 51,003), seat of La Crosse co., W Wis., at the foot of high bluffs on the Mississippi, where the La Crosse and Black rivers meet; inc. 1856. , Wis. Letters from both sides of the abortion issue. It's alarming to see such hateful and hurting comments (and not very thoughtful ones, either). Name withheld Indian Harbour Beach, Fla. Obituaries of clergy and religious. George Nicklas III Arlington, Texas Arlington is a city in Tarrant County, Texas (USA) within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. According to a U.S Census Bureau release, as of July 1, 2006 Arlington has an estimated population of 367,197. The extremely defensive position of the diocese during the sexual-abuse scandal. Name withheld Julian, Calif. An article about a local icon said to be crying tears of oil and attracting pilgrims. Sister Michele Denton Warren, Mich. No worst. Just blandness to the point of nausea. Jacqueline C. Powers Nanuet, N.Y. Fortunately my diocesan newspaper has won many awards. There isn't any "worst." Billie Hauber Overland Park Overland Park, city (1990 pop. 111,790), Johnson co., NE Kans., a residential suburb of Kansas City; inc. 1960. There is printing and publishing, and the manufacture of apparel, aircraft parts, cement, prepared foods, salt, chemicals, marine accessories, and signs. , Kan. Q: One topic I've always wanted to see covered in the Catholic press is ... Theological "point-counterpoint" on contemporary issues. Mary Theresa Freund Alma, Mich. Ministry to gay Catholics. Name withheld Dunellen, N.J. The history of the church's stand on married or female priests. Richard Silvernagel Bismarck, N.D. The abortion question flora the point of view of a desperate, pregnant woman. Name withheld Kansas City, Mo. More on people who exemplify Catholic values while pursuing careers in sports, business, politics, medicine, or the arts. Walter J. Kanicki Bay City, Mich. What about all the other prolife issues? Kim Uding Grayslake, Ill. Q: If I had been a bishop when the sex-abuse scandal was breaking, I would have told my diocesan paper editor ... Print the news. They might as well get it from our church. I think our paper did a decent job of it. Richard J. Meier Rhinelander, Wis. We won't print every report immediately until the facts are known. A person is innocent until proven guilty. Denis Denis, king of Portugal: see Diniz. J. Ryan San Juan Capistrano San Juan Capistrano (săn wän kăpĭsträ`nō), city (1990 pop. 26,183), Orange co., S Calif.; inc. 1961. San Juan Capistrano has some manufactures, including aircraft parts, medical apparatus, and boats, but the economy is , Calif. Newspaper? Phooey phoo·ey interj. Used to express disgust, disbelief, or contempt. phooey interj Informal an exclamation of scorn or contempt [probably variant of phew] ! I'd buy time and get on the local TV stations. Name withheld New Kensington, Pa. General Comments I don't read my diocesan paper because it's dull, repetitive, and lacking free debate. The Catholic Light is anything but enlightening. Jean Merriman Chinchilla chinchilla (chĭnchĭl`ə), small burrowing rodent of South America. It lives in colonies at high altitudes (up to 15,000 ft/4,270 m) in the Andes of Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. , Pa. Not only are they "house organs," but it is my experience that parishioners are coerced into buying subscriptions by pastors who are apparently instructed to coerce. Name withheld Natchez, Miss. It's instructive to compare the puff pieces in the diocesan paper with independent news sources. Elizabeth Warren Nashville, Tenn. My experience with the secular press is that their representation of religious news is often inaccurate. Father Schroth's assertion that "we found out what was really going on not from the diocesan papers but from Newsweek" was laughable, it was so wrong! Ted Rosean Wilmette, Ill. For the most part diocesan newspapers are pablum with milquetoast milque·toast n. One who has a meek, timid, unassertive nature. [After Caspar Milquetoast, a comic-strip character created by Harold Tucker Webster (1885-1952). , not much substance. I almost feel dumbed down and patronized pa·tron·ize tr.v. pa·tron·ized, pa·tron·iz·ing, pa·tron·iz·es 1. To act as a patron to; support or sponsor. 2. To go to as a customer, especially on a regular basis. 3. by my paper. Go ahead, let's talk hardball. I can handle it! Mimi English -Koch Fresno, Calif. Our paper has been forthcoming and open about all news, good and bad. Name withheld Palmyra Palmyra, ancient city, Syria Palmyra (pălmī`rə), ancient city of central Syria. A small modern village known as Tudmur is on the site. , N.Y. I had to get info about the sex scandal from Time and Newsweek. An honest account in my diocesan paper would have been appreciated. Name withheld Hanover Township, Pa. The diocesan paper is not expected to be a forum for any voice of dissent. Still, it must address issues and controversies that influence the faithful from other media sources. Dennia Courtney Monroeville, N.J. Our diocesan newspaper is a quality publication, so good, in fact, that I send it to my parents in Atlanta. Maureen Otremba Sauk Rapids, Minn. Tally up the millions of dollars spent on the sex-abuse scandal and explain why it rated only a few benign and self-serving stories in the diocesan paper. Name withheld Chicago, Ill. I sometimes read the Philadelphia and Camden, N.J. diocesan newspapers. I find little of interest in either. They seem to assume that Catholics are morons who are hanging on every word the bishop utters. William H. Green Mullica Hill, N.J. It seems years ago there were conservative and more liberal newspapers and magazines. Today it's all conservative, archconservative arch·con·ser·va·tive adj. Highly conservative, especially in political viewpoint. arch  con·ser , or downright rightwing literature. I am conservative
in some things myself, but I like a balance in my choice of reading
material.Joe Keller Chesterfield, Mo. I'm disturbed by the tone of your survey. I think the Catholic publications that have contributed much more to a loss of crediblity in the church have been those who dissent from solid moral teaching. Greg Adas Apex, N.C. My diocesan newspaper did not feed or speak to my spirituality. Boring content advancing traditional orthodox Catholicism and publishing church rules and laws do nothing to promote the renewal and reform we so desperately need. Michael Bromley Peoria, Ill. This author is excessively critical. First, they are weeklies, not dailies. They don't have the reporting resources of a Boston Globe or New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Times. Second, they exist, in large measure, to provide adult continuing faith education, and many do that well. I agree with Father Schroth that the diocesan newspaper should not be used primarily as bishop propaganda. That always hurts credibility. Jim Morrill Glenmont, N.Y. Be careful, or you may be on the chopping block, too, just as Thomas Reese, editor of America magazine, was. Betty Niedoborski Pensacola, Fla. AND THE SURVEY SAYS ... 1. I currently receive and read my diocesan newspaper. agree 67% disagree 14% other 19% Representative of "other": "Page through is more like it. I skip all the 'bishop sightings' and St. Whatchamacallit school pictures." 2. I read my diocesan newspaper for (more than one answer allowed):
58% News.
38% To feel like part of
the larger Catholic
community.
38% Commentary.
37% Catechesis and faith
formation.
9% Because always
have.
8% Other.
3. It's understandable that bishops want to use their diocesan papers primarily as a way to communicate their own priorities to the people of the diocese. agree 56% disagree 30% other 14% 4. I found out most of my information about the sex-abuse scandal from reading:
69% Secular newspapers
and other media.
17% Catholic magazines.
5% Catholic newspapers.
9% Other.
5. Catholic newspapers that steer clear of controversial issues have contributed to the loss of credibility the church has suffered in recent years. agree 80% disagree 16% other 4% 6. The best Catholic publication out there is: 1. U.S. Catholic (57 votes) (These were our readers who were polled, after all!) 2. National Catholic Reporter (31 votes) 3. America (25 votes) Also mentioned were Our Sunday Visitor (6 votes), St. Anthony Messenger (6), Liguorian (4), Commonweal com·mon·weal n. 1. The public good or welfare. 2. Archaic A commonwealth or republic. Noun 1. (3), and Catholic Digest (2). These results are based on survey responses from 140 U.S. CATHOLIC readers and website visitors. |
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