To all Catholics: Never give to 2nd collections until the bishops clean these things up. Give to your local parish, it pays the bills and do charitable things on your own.
I agree completely. In fact, I write weekly, monthly, and annual checks to my parish’s grammar SCHOOL, rather than to the church.
We have a new bishop, but with the former bishop we tithed creatively. We would donate the amount we would tithe in food items for our church’s pantry and soup kitchen. I’m always cautious with charities, both religious and non-religious.
That’s been my policy. I do give a small amount to our archbishops call to share. I trust him.