Re "personal letter made public.".

The first of the "Letters to the Editor" in the October, 2004 issue was meant as a personal communication to Ft. de Valk. If the letter was meant for this section, it would have been addressed to the Editor. And now I cannot find the original to confirm that it was in fact addressed by name to Fr. de Valk ... oh, dear.

And it appears as the first letter ... oh,my! I do hope this letter will receive the same prominence.

The point I wanted to make was: that since it is inconceivable to think that the bishops have any or all of the bad attributes listed--there must some other explanation for what actually happens or doesn't happen in the espiscopal arena. I have made many inquiries, even with the CCCB, and have not been able to find anyone who has any explanation.

I thought Catholic Insight might be able to unearth some explanations through investigative journalism. It looks as if many folk would like to know why and how certain decisions are made individually and collectively.

Anyway, thanks for the counsel: "we should avoid making rash and possibly uncharitable judgements. Excessive indignation ..." which compounded the problem and took the letter in a direction it was never never intended to go.

If any bishop has been discomforted by what appeared to be in the letter, please be assured this was never the intent--and let me express my sincere regret for what has happened. I offer many prayers for the espicopate and I encourage others to do the same.

Toronto, ON