[firebrand]

They are up a tree for staff--principals and teachers both--who will work at their abysmal salaries. Last thing they need is a strike.

The problem is deeper: lack of commitment by real Catholics to educating the young. As the sisters diminish in numbers, we need a different approach. How about a proactive campaign for good Catholic teachers?

Heard the good cardinal yesterday at the Chrism Mass. Blessing holy oil for the entire year, while Catholic kids are getting their religious instruction undermined.

I love my church, but its priorities are wack.

[Desdemona]

Heard the good cardinal yesterday at the Chrism Mass. Blessing holy oil for the entire year, while Catholic kids are getting their religious instruction undermined.

Yesterday? Well, there's part of the problem. That Mass is supposed to be tomorrow. The Chrism Mass is supposed to be on the morning of Holy Thursday. If your bishop bends on that, Lord only knows what else he'll bend.