[o_1_2_3__]

Me too. It's a real distraction for me, which I guess is my problem.

I actually witnessed that episode in what was (past-tense) arguably THE single most orthodox and conservative parish in NYC.

Nowadays...oy. Can you say "Fundamental transformation"?

I was scoping out a parish on the West Side, thinking, "yeah, it's a got a good name, it's close by..." and the next morning the sidewalk in front of it is filled with foreigners...don't know the details of that but I can sure guess...and as I walk up to the marquis looking for the confession schedule ('cause God knows I need it) I can feel priest out front staring daggers at me (I'm a conservatively dressed white male)...

Gawd I'm so over it.

[o_1_2_3__]

/rant

[NYer]

I was scoping out a parish on the West Side, thinking, "yeah, it's a got a good name, it's close by..." and the next morning the sidewalk in front of it is filled with foreigners...don't know the details of that but I can sure guess...and as I walk up to the marquis looking for the confession schedule ('cause God knows I need it) I can feel priest out front staring daggers at me (I'm a conservatively dressed white male)...

Have you visited Church of St. Michael on W. 34th St.? Fr. George Rutler is the pastor and very conservative. He and Dolan have locked horns over his orthodoxy.

[NYer]

There is also The Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral, downtown. The Shrine Church of the Most Precious Blood will remain open 24/7 for the duration of the Year of Mercy.