[Coleus]

I have yet to hear or read a sermon, read an op-ed, read a letter to the editor about the subject of vouchers or tuition tax credits from any bishop, priest, or religious clergy. I've also read very little about abortion and nothing about the IVF procedure.

Yet, I continually read from the USCCB, bishops, priests, religious clergy about liberal UN initiatives, supporting the UN, the school of the Americas, illegal immigration, the homeless and other very-liberal and social-justice causes.

They've advocated for every social program in the world which needed to be paid by the taxpayers, the middle class, those who normally would send their children to Catholic schools if they had some disposable income left over.

They reap what the sow.

[Cheverus]

Valid points, I think an arguement could also be made that the financial aspect goes much deeper.

In many cases around the Boston area when an Archdiocesan run school has closed an independent Catholic School has popped up in it's place.

There is actually a nationwide network of Independent Catholic Schools that do group fundraising.

You should also not discount "hokie" Liturgies driving people away as well....sure they were luke warm to begin with but at least they added to the Sacramental index.

Oh, BTW, I perused your about page: There is actually a Parish named for St. Gabriel Possenti in the Brighton Section of Boston. The plant is owned by St. Elizabeth's Hospital and it's staffed by Redemptorists.

[right-wingin_It]

...They've advocated for every social program in the world which needed to be paid by the taxpayers, the middle class, those who normally would send their children to Catholic schools if they had some disposable income left over...

Excellent point. Right-On

[RKBA Democrat]

"I have yet to hear or read a sermon, read an op-ed, read a letter to the editor about the subject of vouchers or tuition tax credits from any bishop, priest, or religious clergy. I've also read very little about abortion and nothing about the IVF procedure."

Hmmm. You've just given me an idea.

It's ironic that the eastern churches are almost invisible given that they would be the most likely to speak with a strong voice on issues such as sin, IVF, and abortion.

Nyer....are you thinking what I'm thinking?