USCCB's new Director of Public Policy an abortion advacate

The Priestly Pugilist ^ | 7/14/07 | Priestly Pugilist

[maryz]

Is there a proper Pontifical Commission to bring this up with?

I thought the Pope was planning to “quash” at least the worst excesses of the bishops conferences.

[Tax-chick]

Very interesting points, particularly the last.

[Salvation]

**. Do not, however, look for her appointment to be recinded.**

We can ask.

At the bottom of the USCCB page:

Email us at nabquestion@usccb.org
New American Bible | 3211 4th Street, N.E., Washington DC 20017-1194 | (202) 541-3000 © USCCB. All rights reserved.

(I know it is the email for the daily readings, nevertheless, we can snow them. Also phone contact.

[Balt]

I forgot to mention: links to the two web sites cited work on the original post at Priestly Pugilist. I just didn’t know how to make them work here.

[elpadre]

remember today’s senior church leaders of all denominations formed their values in the late 60’s, early 70’s. Most church and university notables came from the “hippie” side of the fence whereas others from the more structured side.

I, too come from that era but was involved as a teacher/ coach and then law enforcement. I thought those guys were bad news then, and still do!!!

[jjm2111]

Ping! Why is this woman being named to this post? Is she even Catholic, or Lutheran?

[maryz]

Back in the late '80s, the future pope, Cardinal Ratzinger, who had not long been in Rome at that time, said in an interview that many bishops in the world are burying the faith under a mountain of programs and initiatives, thinking that this, somehow, furthers the cause of Christ. "What the Church needs," he said, "is holiness, not management."

Then as now, one word from the Pope, and everyone does exactly as he pleases! *sigh*

[Balt]

After a re-reading, I ammended the last paragraph as follows:

By the way, here's a PP prediction: once the word gets around that the bishops' new Director of Domestic Policy once lent her skills to a group dedicated to "empowering pro-choice women," look for the press release on her appointment to be pulled from the USCCB web site. Do not, however, look for her appointment to be recinded. Another prediction: look for Msgr. Malloy to explain to us that Ms. Saile's speaking engagement with a pro-abortion group doesn't prove she buys into their agenda. Correct. And, if that's the case, it merely proves her completely mind-boggling lack of good judgement. She ought to fit right in at the USCCB.

[NYer]

Who nominates these people?!

[maryz]

Ms. Saile's speaking engagement with a pro-abortion group doesn't prove she buys into their agenda

And the local bookie says, "No, but that's the way to bet!" ;-)

[NeoCaveman]

Who nominates these people?!

I think it's this guy

[steve8714]

ELCA, perhaps?

[B-Chan]

My letter to the USCCCP:

To Whom It May Concern:

I'm confused. First, by your press release of 14 September, 2007:

"Kathy Saile, a church advocate with a decade of experience in Catholic social ministry and Washington policy work, has been named Director of Domestic Policy for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). She starts her new position in October. Since August 2004, Saile has been Associate Director of Public Policy for Lutheran Services in America (USA), in Washington."

Adding to my confusion, USCCB General Secretary Msgr. David Malloy spoke to the press yesterday regarding Ms. Saile's appointment:

“Kathy Saile brings to this important position strong commitment to the Catholic Church and its social teaching,.. Her service in diocesan social ministry and here in the nation’s capital will be great assets in helping the bishops articulate and advance the Church’s principles and policies seeking economic and social justice in our nation.”

As I am certain you are aware, Ms Saile last year delivered a dinner address to WIN, which promotes itself as "Washington’s premier professional, political, and social network dedicated to empowering young, Democratic, pro-choice women."

With these perplexing statements in mind, I feel compelled to respectfully ask: How can a "young pro-choice woman" have a "strong commitment to the Catholic Church and its social teaching"? The Church teaches that abortion is a mortal sin under any circumstances. This would seem to conflict with Ms. Sailes' job of "helping the bishops articulate and advance the Church’s principles and policies seeking economic and social justice in our nation".

To sum up: WTF?

I eagerly await your announcement of Ms. Saile's' conversion to the pro-life cause. Barring that, I await your announcement of her dismissal.

Yours in Christian Fraternity,
[B-chan]

Their reply will take 4 to 6 weeks. I'm sure it will be hilarious.

[Mrs. Don-o]

I see that Kathy Saile was also Coordinator of Social Justice and Outreach Ministries, Franciscan Renewal Center, Scottsdale AZ, AND, apparently, Diocesan Social Action Director for the Diocese of Phoenix.

She certainly gets around.

Very good letter, by the way, B-Chan. Do NOT neglect to let us know if you get an answer.

[Balt]

Well done, B-Chan.

[ArrogantBustard]

USCCCP:

ROFL!!!!!!

[maryz]

Their reply will take 4 to 6 weeks. I'm sure it will be hilarious.

Well, make a note of everyone on this thread, so you can ping us when you post it!

[B-Chan]

Glad you liked it...

[maryz]

Geez, I didn’t even get it . . . :(

Care to explain?