[BlackRain]

I wish we could complain about this bishop's lack of faith to someone.

The Vatican states that the Gospels are bedrock of the Catholic church. The bishop has publicly stated he doubts their veracity. He should resign if that is the case.

Vatican's Position on the Gospels:

"The Church has always venerated the divine Scriptures just as she venerates the body of the Lord, since, especially in the sacred liturgy, she unceasingly receives and offers to the faithful the bread of life from the table both of God's word and of Christ's body."

Source:
http://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19651118_dei-verbum_en.html

[BlackRain]

Just in case you were wondering. Here is the esteemed Bishop Patrick McGrath in San Jose, California.

[m4629]

I wish we could complain about this bishop's lack of faith to someone.

Yes we can indeed. Start with Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and Congregation for Clergy. They will listen and bounce back your complaint to McGrath and ask him "what's up with this?".

While they probably won't do anything immediately, these complaints will stay in the files and McGrath will probably go no further in his career. So that in itself is a good thing, however inadequate.

More importantly, people should be warned about him so they can watch out.

Believe me, quite a few good folks in San Jose area have already started the ball rolling. We won't let McGrath get away with this type of nonsense.

[Aliska]

The Church has always venerated the divine Scriptures just as she venerates the body of the Lord,

But does she venerate them as having recorded real historical events? All Christendom has always regarded them as historical until the mucky-ups-come-lately got in the act. Or did I miss something along the way?

From my own personal point of view, if someone comes forward with valid proof that they are not historical, I don't see any point in the Christian religion. It would be reduced to merely a man-made construct.