Dear Saint Mary Friends,
Recent Controversial Documentary on Pope Francis
There’s been several big news items in recent days and weeks: the Election, World Series, Vatican report on Cardinal McCarrick, the Visit of Bishop Caggiano to our parish, etc. One event that caused ripples in the Catholic World and beyond is the recent documentary about Pope Francis in which he is said to have “changed” Catholic teaching on same sex attraction and marriage. A key section in the documentary shows the Holy Father saying “Homosexuals have a right to be a part of the family. They’re children of God and have a right to a family. Nobody should be thrown out or be made miserable because of it.” In the last few days, it has been clarified that he said this in reference to the place a person with same sex attraction should have with their parents, siblings and relatives – not marriage or civil unions. Too often in this pontificate we’ve had to get clarifications from the Vatican on various papal remarks. That’s another issue pertaining to clarity, prudence, and foresight, but in this Newsletter let’s stick with the documentary. There are bizarre circumstances and naiveté’ surrounding it along with the less than honorable intention of the filmmaker. Clarification has come from the Vatican. So to understand the circumstances that led to the documentary and clear up any confusion that may be lingering in the minds of parishioners, please read this from the Catholic News Agency.
Blessed Michael McGivney
Last Sunday, Connecticut native Father Michael McGivney, the Founder of the Knights of Columbus, was beatified at St. Joseph Cathedral in Hartford. It was a wonderful day celebrating what the Lord’s grace did in Fr. McGivney. Please look at the video (below) produced for the occasion by the Knights.
All Saints Bonfire for First Confession and First Communion Families
