I admit I think my husband's commentary on my commentary is a lot funnier than my commentary. Plus you get Fr. Ted, but of course "that would be an ecumenical matter." I guess the easily offended should skip the Fr. Ted, but I admit it's one of my favorite TV shows, especially since I lived in Ireland briefly when the show was at the height of its popularity. (Yes I have a "low" sense of humor. What's pink and fluffy? Pink fluff.)
Why Save St. Mary's?
What's true for OL Queen of Peace, Pitman & Assumption, Wildwood Crest is also true for St. Mary's Malaga:
"The people in Pitman bought that ground and built that church and it belongs to them. You can't just take it away."-Anthony Mecca, Queen of Peace Parish, Pitman (also on the slate for closure), May 8, 2008
"This is God's house. Let us live here with God as we've done all these years."
-Fred Spiewak, Assumption Parish, Wildwood Crest, June 11, 2008
Frequently Asked Questions
- 1. How is the Bishop involved with Raffeaello Follieri scandal?
In mid July the NY Post broke the story that Bishop Galante sold Follieri his $400,000 beach house in January 2007 even as news of the scheme was unraveling and even as the Bishop was working on the plan to close and sell off half of the churches in his d
- 2. Didn't we have a fair process to determine reconfigurations?
No: Most of the members of the Bishop's committees who held the fates of our parishes in their hands, have just about kept all their Parishes open.
- 3. My church is a worship site and safe, right?
No. There is a very big differences between a church and a worship site.
- 4. How do I share a tip or news?
We've already received a few good "tips." It occurred to us that it would be a good idea to invite anyone concerned with the current crisis in the Diocese of Camden to contact us with their concerns and news.
- 5. Don't we need the closings to insure a vibrant SJ Catholic faith?
Answers to some of the common diocesan argument for church closings
Recent Entries
- Wall Street Journal
- Looks like Follieri's taking a plea,although there's still a chance he'd opt for a trial, according to the Wall Street…
- Link with links (some to us)
- I admit I think my husband's commentary on my commentary is a lot funnier than my commentary. Plus you get…
- Jim Walsh of the Courier Post Puckers Up Again: Profile of a Texas McChurch
- The problem is that Megachurches promote and empty, consumerist spirituality that leaves no room for self-reflection. Or that's what they…
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We would like to announce our totally confidential tip line, for anyone with information pertaining to St. Mary's or their own parish, dealings with the diocese, etc. Remember, you need not give your name, or you may if you choose to. Contact us by email: info@savestmarys.net or phone: 856-692-0222 (ask for Leah).