USCCB in bed with Sun Myung Moon?
Posted May 19, 2008, by Joshua LeBlanc
Those of my readers who listen to podcasts and read blogs are most probably aware of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and their dealings in New Media - specifically the Catholic Communications Campaign. Coincidentally the Second Collection at Mass this past weekend was for the Catholic Communications Campaign which goes to create such things as the NAB Daily Readings Podast and ccc-tv.org. Where do our contributed funds ultimately end up?
The USCCB uses a firm by the name of Atlantic Video to stream their media across the internet as well as to host many of their audio/video projects. The Columbia Journalistic Review (CJR) reports that News World Communications, Inc. is the parent company of The Washington Times and Atlantic Video. CJR also reports that News World Communications is owned and operated by Sun Myung Moon's Unification Church.The Unification Church, if you recall, is the same group which backed former Zambian Archbishop Emmanuel Milingo's call for an end to celibacy as well as the figure that celebrated the "wedding" of he and his alleged wife.
Now the question necesssarily arises - Why would the USCCB hire a company owned by Sun Myung Moon to produce its audio/video? To put it mildly, this is slightly more than problematic, especially something for which they're going to ask a special second collection. I think the USCCB should provide some answers as to why this partnership was allowed to take place and needs to immediately cease doing business with Moon and his Church. To continue to do business with this group only furthers the Unification Church's dangerous ideas and Milingo's endeavors. Archbishop Milingo must be laughing at the fact that the United States bishops are actually giving him money!
See also Freedom of Mind
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Archdiocese of Indy sues Facebook
Posted May 19, 2008, by Joshua LeBlanc
Catholic News Service is reporting that the Archdiocese of Indianapolis has filed suit against Facebook to determine who created a ficticious Facebook page under the name of Tim Puntarelli, an archdiocesan school employee. CNS doesn't give much information about what was done with this fictitious account but the fact that the Archdiocese is worries about Mr. Puntarelli's reputation denotes its a situation of matter.
This has been a major problem with Facebook. If you recall, It was myself and Fr. Jason Vidrine who first had issue with Facebook removing titles from priests names and they responded to us saying it was a way to prevent people from assuming false identities and claim to be what they're now. Apparently they're not doing a very good job from this issue.
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Posting again
Posted May 18, 2008, by Joshua LeBlanc
OK, So I have decided to actually start posting again and let the fact that I have posted twice in two days serve as proof to Fr. Ryan. A major part of my blogging malaise has always been whether or not I have something new to say. There are many Catholic issues out there and as soon as they're in the news - they're all over the Catholic blogs and sometimes it seems pointless to post it unless I have something new to say.
I'm going to attempt to get over this and start blogging about things from my point of view. I've installed a new theme which always makes me feel better and soon to the right I'll have my blogroll implemented as well as my Twitter feed. Please leave me some comments if you read my blog because I'd like to know who my audience is and why you like my blog!
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New Priestly Assignments here in the Diocese of Lafayette
Posted May 17, 2008, by Joshua LeBlanc
ANNOUNCEMENT May 17, 2008, 4:00 p.m.
Bishop Michael Jarrell has announced the following appointments:
Effective June 16, 2008:
Reverend Monsignor J. Douglas Courville, Pastor of Saint Jules Parish in Lafayette, appointed Pastor of Saint Martin de Tours in Saint Martinville for a term of six (6) years, according to Diocesan Policy on tenure.
Reverend John Gale "Buddy" Breaux, Administrator of Saint Joseph Church in Loreauville appointed Pastor of Saint Joseph in Loreauville for a period of six (6) years, according to Diocesan Policy on tenure.
Reverend Neil McNeill, LC, Pastor of Our Lady Queen of All Saints Parish in Ville Platte, appointed Pastor of Saint Jules Parish in Lafayette. In addition to his duties as Pastor of Saint Jules, Father McNeill is appointed Director of the Office of Hispanic Ministry.
Reverend William Rogalla, Pastor of Saint Augustine Parish in Basile, granted a leave of absence for reasons of health and will be in residence at Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Lafayette.
Reverend Cyprian Eze, Associate Pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Lafayette appointed Associate Pastor of Saint Jules Parish in Lafayette. This appointment is made in addition to his hospital ministry as Chaplain at Medical Center of Southwest in Lafayette.
Effective June 18, 2008:
Reverend Jason Vidrine, Associate Pastor of Our Lady of Wisdom Parish in Lafayette, appointed Associate Pastor of Saints Peter and Paul Parish in Scott.
Other Appointments:
Reverend Mr. Clint James Trahan will be ordained to the Holy Priesthood on Saturday, June 7, 2008 and will be appointed Associate Pastor of Saint Joseph Parish in Rayne, effective June 18, 2008.
Reverend Mr. Michael Keith Landry will be ordained to the Holy Priesthood on Saturday, June 7, 2008 and will be appointed Associate Pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Broussard, effective June 18, 2008.
Reverend Mr. Durel Blaine Clement will be ordained to the Holy Priesthood on Saturday, June 7, 2008 and will be appointed Associate Pastor of Our Lady of Wisdom Parish in Lafayette, effective June 18, 2008.
Pending appointments involving Saint Augustine Parish in Basile and Our Lady Queen of All Saints Parish in Ville Platte will be announced at a later date.
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Pope to deliver Homily via Satellite
Posted May 8, 2008, by Joshua LeBlanc
CNS and the National Catholic Register are both reporting that the Holy Father will deliver the Homily for the Closing Mass of the Eucharistic Congress next Month in Quebec via Satellite. For me this bring up a whole new issue of questions - apparently there is no requirement that the person who gives the homily be physically present. What about it being live? Does an individual who delivers a homily have to give that homily life. It would seem to me that from past experiences in which the Homily in parishes have been replaced with a recorded message from the bishop that one would not have to be neither physically present nor would the homily have to be live.
If this is the case, then what would prevent Father or Deacon from pre-recording a homily in those instances where there would be a "Communion Service" without the presence of a Deacon? I realize this isn't ideal but the question is still there.
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