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Chicago Priest Removes Sacrilegious Objects Defies Cardinal Cupich
The Chicago Daily Observer ^ | September 20, 2018 | Jim Bownman

Posted on 09/20/2018 9:43:11 AM PDT by PBRCat

Gay group Dignity USA president Chris Pett:

“He’s hijacking the parish and trampling on core Catholic values . . . The archdiocese needs to denounce this in the strongest possible terms.”

Father (Paul) Kalchik, 56, claims he was preceded by three “bad priests” who were “big in promoting the gay lifestyle” before he was ordained as pastor of Resurrection by Cardinal Francis George in 2007.

The flag was first displayed prominently at the church’s altar in 1991 to welcome LGBTQ worshippers to the faith, according to Kalchik, but it was later taken down and put into storage — along with priestly vestments and candles emblazoned with rainbow colors.

Kalchik said. “Excuse me, but almost all of the [abuse] cases are, with respect to priests, bishops and whatnot, taking and using other young men sexually. It’s definitely a gay thing.”

Of gays in the church, Kalchik says “scripture is crystal-clear. It’s against God’s law.

(Excerpt) Read more at cdobs.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Philosophy; US: Illinois
KEYWORDS: catholicism; chicago; homosexualagenda
Cardinal Cupich (appointed by Pope Francis) is viewed as being liberal, progressive and "gay friendly."

His immediate predecessor, Cardinal Francis George (appointed by Pope John Paul II) was a traditionalist and a scholar.

1 posted on 09/20/2018 9:43:11 AM PDT by PBRCat
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To: PBRCat
He’s hijacking the parish and trampling on core Catholic values

He's correcting the parish and upholding core Catholic values

The archdiocese needs to denounce this in the strongest possible terms

Cupich the Queer needs to be denounced in the strongest possible terms.

2 posted on 09/20/2018 9:45:37 AM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: PBRCat

DON’T BACK DOWN, Father Paul!!!


3 posted on 09/20/2018 9:48:08 AM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: PBRCat

It IS a GAY thing, and YES it is Totally against GOD’S LAW!!


4 posted on 09/20/2018 9:48:56 AM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: PBRCat

“Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil;
Who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness...”
Isaiah

I think I’ll trust Isaiah and the Bible over Cupich.


5 posted on 09/20/2018 9:50:53 AM PDT by budj (combat vet, 2nd of 3 generations)
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To: Ann Archy
DON’T BACK DOWN, Father Paul!!!

And remember that one just man, plus God, is a majority.

6 posted on 09/20/2018 9:56:33 AM PDT by John Locke
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To: Ann Archy

They are not GAY...they are sodomites. Period.


7 posted on 09/20/2018 9:57:18 AM PDT by Ouderkirk (Life is about ass, you're either covering, hauling, laughing, kicking, kissing, or behaving like one)
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To: John Locke

Might make him uncomfortable, but he could say what was attributed to Martin Luther. “Here I stand; I can do no other, so help me God. Amen”


8 posted on 09/20/2018 10:07:39 AM PDT by Pining_4_TX (..Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you.. Joshua 1:9)
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To: NorthMountain

I can’t believe they had that abomination in the church. Wow.


9 posted on 09/20/2018 10:08:06 AM PDT by Pining_4_TX (..Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you.. Joshua 1:9)
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To: Impy; BillyBoy; GOPsterinMA

*2nd ping*


10 posted on 09/20/2018 10:25:46 AM PDT by fieldmarshaldj ("It's Slappin' Time !")
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To: PBRCat

This is refreshing. I was beginning to despair that the entire clergy was part of the sex conspiracy. I waited to hear from one ... just one ... rank and file priest who said “this is wrong! and here’s why!” but nothing. silence. May that his courage inpire others.


11 posted on 09/20/2018 10:26:37 AM PDT by pepsi_junkie (Often wrong, but never in doubt!)
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To: PBRCat

Queer politicals are actively attempting to hijack political discourse. Anyone who embraces traditional values is slandered and pushed to the margins of contemporary life.


12 posted on 09/20/2018 11:14:22 AM PDT by Jack Hammer
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To: pepsi_junkie

Fr. Robert Altier

listen to his 8/19 homily. St. Raphael’s Catholic Church,
New Hope, MN

We was banished from the local Catholic radio station for speaking the truth. He spoke against a new sex ed program w/in the Catholic schools.


13 posted on 09/20/2018 11:17:42 AM PDT by BarbM ( President Trump: MAGA)
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To: PBRCat

A priest with a back bone! More will be needed as the Church goes forward.


14 posted on 09/20/2018 11:31:47 AM PDT by Enten (I don't have islamophobia...I do have islamonausea)
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To: pepsi_junkie
It's out there, it's just that the media refuses to cover them. The Rector Phoenix cathedral gave a great homily on Sept 2. Here is just the homily

There are others out there too.

15 posted on 09/20/2018 11:44:59 AM PDT by Jaded (Pope Francis? Not really a fan... miss the last guy who recognized how Islam spread... the sword.ag)
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To: Pining_4_TX

Lame


16 posted on 09/20/2018 11:53:57 AM PDT by frogjerk (We are conservatives. Not libertarians, not "fiscal conservatives", not moderates)
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To: PBRCat

For background

https://www.churchmilitant.com/news/article/chicago-priest-you-dont-walk-away-you-pray

https://www.churchmilitant.com/news/article/chicago-parish-cuts-up-burns-rainbow-flag

In the 2nd article you’ll note Fr. Paul was himself victimized by a homosexual rapist.


17 posted on 09/20/2018 12:27:47 PM PDT by Impy (I have no virtue to signal.)
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To: fieldmarshaldj; GOPsterinMA; BillyBoy; NFHale; AuH2ORepublican; campaignPete R-CT

Yup, Deb Mell was there yesterday.

You want hate, Deb? The parish and Fr. Paul have been inundated by vile threats and required police protection.


18 posted on 09/20/2018 12:28:39 PM PDT by Impy (I have no virtue to signal.)
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To: Jack Hammer

The Alderman is seeking to pressure for the dismissal of the priest as the pastor of the church. Deb Mell is unfamiliar with the 1st Amendment apparently.


19 posted on 09/20/2018 2:04:12 PM PDT by PBRCat
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