Washington Bill Would Jail Priests For Not Breaking Seal Of Confession: ‘No Exemption’!!!

 I will repeat the title of my article: Washington Bill Would Jail Priests For Not Breaking Seal Of Confession: ‘No Exemption’!!!

Let that sink in...

Now, I ask: why is this being proposed in the hellish state of Washington?

If I might take a guess, for several reasons...

First, these Marxist communists -- and that's what they are! -- hate the true Catholic Church.  Second, the lunatic proposing this diabolical bill is an apostate "Catholic".  Third, if it weren't for the demonic abuse by the novus ordo, synodal "clergy," in the phantom "church," then this nonsense would not even enter the minds of even the Christ haters.  But since this horrendous abuse surfaced -- officially, by the Boston Globe, in 2002 -- the anti-Christs have been having a field say with all Catholics, both bad -- and good!

Of course, this pejorative, unfortunately, is not limited to the new, novus ordo, synodal "church," but insinuates that even in the traditional movement there are such crimes.  This I have heard is true, but the numbers are miniscule compared to the McCarrick types and their crimes against the young and innocent, even seminarians, that occurred for decades upon decades by homosexual "priests," "bishops," and "cardinals".  You know, those wolves in sheep's clothing that Our Lord warned us about... Remember too, He also admonished us, that by their fruits you will know them!

As a result of this devilish activity that cries to Heaven for vengeance, we have these fallen creatures coming out of the woodwork, showing their disdain and hate for the true Catholic Church founded by Christ on the Rock of St. Peter.

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We know that if a priest breaks the seal of Confession, then he is automatically ex-communicated and is no longer a Catholic priest -- nor a Catholic in any way, shape or form!

The following article is from lifesitenews.com and written by Matt Lamb

Tue Feb 4, 2025 - 11:06 am EST

"OLYMPIA, Washington (LifeSiteNews) — Priests should break the Seal of Confession or face nearly a year in prison, according to a Democratic state senator in Washington.

Sen. Noel Frame has once again introduced legislation trying to make Catholic priests report abuse that they hear of during Confession – this time saying there will be “no exemption.” There is a hearing on a companion bill in the Washington House of Representatives today. A vote in committee is scheduled for tomorrow.

While Frame, a Democrat, said the bill will eliminate exemptions, it actually singles out priests while protecting other “privileged communications.” Spouses, attorneys, and advocates for sexual assault victims are among those who retain their right to not disclose suspicions of abuse.

Priests face automatic excommunication for violating the confessional. Canon 1386 states, “A confessor (priest) who directly violates the sacramental seal incurs a latae sententiae excommunication reserved to the Apostolic See; he who does so only indirectly is to be punished according to the gravity of the offence.”

Last year, Frame worked alongside the Washington Catholic Conference on a bill that would have created a “duty to warn the department or law enforcement when they have reasonable cause to believe that a child is at imminent risk of being abused or neglected, even if that belief is informed by information obtained in part as a result of a penitential communication.”

At the time, Sen. Frame and the Catholic conference gave contradictory explanations for the bill. Frame told her colleagues that she wanted to go further and eliminate all exemptions, but that such a bill could not pass. Meanwhile, the Catholic conference said they supported this bill because they feared a law eliminating all exemptions would pass, as LifeSiteNews previously reported.

This year, Frame is not working with the Catholic conference, which opposes her bill. She said she is a victim of childhood sexual abuse, but not by a priest. She is an adult Catholic convert who said she has left the Church.

The bill exempts priests from being forced to testify, but they would still need to go to authorities to alert them to potential abuse. This would presumably require them to identify the potential abuser – the person they heard a Confession from.

Sen. Frame dismissed what she called “religious freedom” concerns about the bill during a hearing last week.

She referenced an investigation by then-Attorney General Bob Ferguson into possible abuse cover-up by Washington Catholic leaders as a reason she could not “stomach” religious freedom objections to her bill.

“I have tried really hard over the last couple of years to find a balance and to strike a careful compromise,” she said before saying “sorry” for not being able to “make a compromise anymore.” She criticized efforts to protect clergy-penitent privilege “in the name of religious freedom.”

She said the bill does not change “prosecution,” but the law does not state that clergy won’t face it.

Survivors of sexual abuse and activists supported the bill. However, a Washington bishop and the Catholic conference spoke out against the legislation, prompting a testy exchange.

Bishop Frank Schuster, auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Seattle, began his testimony by thanking abuse victims, including Frame, for sharing their stories. He shared how he was able to counsel a “young man” who came to him before he went to meet up with someone he met online. Schuster shared how in that context he was able to alert the authorities and the boy’s parents and help the person avoid a dangerous situation.

He also refuted a suggestion by one witness that Pope Francis should simply change canon law to allow for priests to reveal what they hear in Confessions.

After Schuster shared his history of helping victims of abuse, he reiterated that he appreciates what Frame is trying to do but that the law as written cannot be supported.

“You’re failing us,” Sen. Frame said, berating the Catholic bishop. She then shared she would not be raising her child as Catholic because of the Church’s opposition to breaking the Seal of Confession. She called herself a “former Catholic.”

She then compared the Church’s opposition with an “abusive relationship.”

Schuster reminded Frame he wants to work with her, but he does not have “power over the Seal of Confessional.”

Priest banned from hearing Confessions supports bill – much like failed Montana version

Also supporting the bill is Father Jim Connell.

It was a busy day for Connell, a retired priest, as he also spoke out that day in support of mandating priests break the Seal of Confession in Montana. He is currently not allowed to hear Confessions anywhere in the world because the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, where he is incardinated, removed his faculties.

“The removal of Father Jim Connell’s faculties to hear confessions and grant absolution in the sacrament of reconciliation remains unchanged,” Father Nathan Reesman, vicar for the clergy of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, told LifeSiteNews last week.

“This restriction will remain in place as long as Father continues to falsely claim that there can ever be some exception to maintaining the confessional seal,” Reesman said. “We firmly oppose any weakening of the legal protections of the clergy penitent privilege.”

The Montana bill was tabled in committee last week, effectively killing it.

After national media coverage, that bill had been amended to protect clergy-penitent privilege but would still require priests to disclose what they hear while privately counseling someone.

Much like Frame, the Montana sponsor said that she left the Catholic Church. Like Frame, she also ignored religious freedom concerns.

“I have spoken to various faith communities” and “members of the Catholic clergy” across the country, Democrat Sen. Mary Ann Dunwell told LifeSiteNews. She said that clergy told her they could grant absolution for sins and still report abuse.

LifeSiteNews asked about the excommunicable offense of violating the Seal of Confession and how the clergy would be able to report abuse without being excommunicated. “You know that’s really off the subject of the bill, you’re going to have to ask them that,” Dunwell said during the phone interview. However, she did not provide the names and contact info of the clergy members whom she spoke to when asked during a follow-up email.

She then amended the bill, sharing how she had grown in understanding of the problems with it after discussions with Catholic leaders."

End of article...

Pray for the ex-communication of all such demon, homosexual "priests" from the clergy -- why were they ever ordained in the first place??   Can someone explain that to me??

I do have another question: how can a practicing homosexual or communist for that matter, be validly ordained to the priesthood, if they are not in a state of grace when they receive the sacrament, and not intending to do what the sacrament demands they do as the Church teaches???  

Pray for strength and honor!

Viva Cristo Rey! Bl. Fr. Miguel Pro, Fr. Emil Kapaun and Fr. Vincent Capodanno, pray for us...

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle...

St. Joseph pray for us!!

Gene DeLalla  

Trump Border Chief (A Practicing Catholic) Blasts Pope Francis’ Hypocrisy On Illegal Immigration!!

 More rank hypocrisy from the man occupying the Chair of St. Peter!

The borders of the Vatican must be protected with 40-foot-high walls!  

But not our country??

We just went through four years of outright treason by the apostate, Biden, and his crew of Marxist communists, allowing between 10-20-plus million illegal aliens to enter and infiltrate our nation, for what exactly?  

The answer is almost too simple: to increase the voting base of the Demonrat party and to weaken our internal infrastructure to the point of bankrupting medical facilities, schools, welfare programs, etc.  The list is almost endless... I contend that in conjunction with this, the other more nefarious, diabolical reason, was to allow our mortal enemies, i.e., Red Communist China, to eventually capture our country without firing a shot!

This is not hyperbole!

As I have written previously, there are now many elements situated in various parts of the country that are, without a doubt, criminal terrorist organizations forming -- or already formed! -- to wreak havoc in preparation of the Reds to enter and destroy our freedoms, or what's left of our freedoms...

Let's face it, Biden and his cronies were and are traitors to their country and to our good Lord and God, period!

Let him who has eyes to see, see, and ears to hear, hear...

The following article from lifesitenews.com and written by Emily Mangiaracina

Trump border chief blasts Pope Francis’ hypocrisy on illegal immigration - LifeSite

Mon Jan 27, 2025 - 3:23 pm EST

"(LifeSiteNews) — President Donald Trump’s border chief Tom Homan called out Pope Francis for the hypocrisy of his criticism of Trump’s plan to deport illegal immigrants.

In a January 19 appearance on the “Che Tempo Che Fa” program, Francis said that U.S. deportations of illegal migrants would be a “disgrace.” On Friday, Homan pointed out that U.S. policy is consistent with the Vatican’s enforcement of its own borders.

“They have a wall around the Vatican. If you illegally enter the Vatican, the crime is serious,” said Homan during a Newsmax appearance, adding that anyone who enters there illegally will spend time in jail.

In fact, just this past December, the Vatican ramped up penalties for those who illegally enter its restricted areas, which now include fines of about 10,000 to 25,000 euros or $10,200 to $25,700 and jail time ranging from one to four years. Those convicted of illegal entry into the Vatican are banned from the city-state for up to 15 years.

A large portion of Vatican City, including the palaces, gardens, and offices, are surrounded by walls about 40 feet high, and its gates are manned by Swiss Guards who protect the city from intruders.

Homan remarked regarding Francis, “He can protect the Vatican where he lives. He can build a wall where he lives. The American people are not allowed that?”

“Securing the border saves lives,” stressed Homan. “When less people come, less women get raped by the cartel. Less children die in the river. Less Americans die from fentanyl overdoses.”

A report released in October found that child sex trafficking alone tripled under the Biden-Harris administration’s open borders policies.

“I’m a lifelong Catholic. I was born Catholic. I’ve been through Catholic doctrine. Look, he ought to concentrate on fixing the Catholic Church … he’s got big problems there,” Homan said. 

“He ought to stick to the Catholic Church and fix that. That’s a mess,” he concluded. Indeed, under Francis’ leadership, the primary papal duty of clarifying and defending Church doctrine has been neglected in favor of a multitude of ambiguous and misleading documents and statements that have given the impression of condoning sin, such as Amoris Laetitia and Fiducia Supplicans, which suggest, respectively, that adulterous “couples” may receive Holy Communion without Confession and that homosexual “couples” may be “blessed.”

Francis has repeatedly claimed that opposing immigration is a “grave sin.” However, the Catechism of the Catholic Church acknowledges the right of political leaders to regulate immigration:

“…political authorities, for the sake of the common good for which they are responsible, may make the exercise of the right to immigrate subject to various juridical conditions, especially with regard to the immigrants’ duties toward their country of adoption.”

Furthermore, the Catechism outlines that “immigrants are obliged to respect with gratitude the material and spiritual heritage of the country that receives them, to obey its laws and to assist in carrying civic burdens.”

This teaching was expounded upon in 2011 by Pope Benedict XVI in his message for the 97th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. While quoting from Pope John Paul II to defend the “possibility” for people “to enter another country to look for better conditions of life,” Benedict also defended the rights of the home nations to restrict such entries:

At the same time, States have the right to regulate migration flows and to defend their own frontiers, always guaranteeing the respect due to the dignity of each and every human person. Immigrants, moreover, have the duty to integrate into the host Country, respecting its laws and its national identity."

 End of very revealing article...

Pray for strength and honor -- and that the next pope will be truly  Catholic...

Viva Cristo Rey!  Bl. Fr. Miguel Pro, Fr. Emil Kapaun and Fr. Vincent Capodanno, pray for us...

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle...

St. Joseph pray for us!!

Gene DeLalla 

At Least Seven Christians Tortured In Sudan...

 From thegatewaypundit.com comes this all-too-often news, and written by Ben Zeisloft, The Western Journal

At Least Seven Christians Tortured in Sudan | The Gateway Pundit | by Ben Zeisloft, The Western Journal

Sadly, this is nothing new, as those Jihadist lunatic warlords, continue their attempt to wipe out Christianity, especially those Muslims who convert!  And, yes, there are Muslim converts to Christianity, but then those souls are subject to the full fury of revenge, including, not only torture, but some of the most heinous and brutal forms of human annihilation imaginable.   

But remember the traitor, George Bush, who once labeled Islam "a religion of peace"? 

He stated that shortly after the planned (inside job) of the "9/11" "attacks," killing nearly 2,800 Americans -- an unspeakable sacrifice to further the new world order (that his dad, George H.W.) publicly talked about in a speech before the globalist elites!

By the way, what did President G. Bush say to the American people after the twin towers came down?  He told us to "go shopping"!

Do you remember that?

I wonder if Americanism -- condemned by Pope Leo XIII -- (empire building) can also be labeled "a religion of peace"?

Sorry, I digressed a bit...

Here is that article...

Feb. 3, 2025 7:00 am

"Intelligence agents in Sudan reportedly arrested and tortured at least seven Christians northeast of the capital city of Khartoum.

The Sudanese Christian Youth Union reported to Morning Star News, a nonprofit news outlet that focuses on the global persecution of Christians, that members of the Sudanese Church of Christ were looking for refuge in areas dominated by the Sudan Armed Forces.

Agents of the Military Intelligence accused the Christians on Jan. 14 of aiding the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, but the Christians denied those claims, per Morning Star News.

Sudan is currently in a civil war between the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, displacing millions and forcing others to leave the country as refugees.

The claims were merely an excuse to target the Christians, the Sudanese Christian Youth Union argued.

Shinbago Mugaddam, a Christian attorney, told Morning Star News that the Military Intelligence tortured the believers into confessing to the crime.

“They were arrested by the army intelligence and were subjected to beatings and interrogations,” Mugaddam contended.

The lawyer is currently residing in another country as a refugee.

He added that “a case was opened against them where the complainant and the witnesses for the accusation were all members of the armed forces.”

“The court did not ask them whether they needed a lawyer or had witnesses to deny this incident, knowing that they were beaten and forced to confess and provide evidence against themselves,” he continued.

The Sudanese Christian Youth Union called for their release and called for human rights groups to do the same.

Persecution targeted toward Christians is well-documented in Sudan, which currently ranks fifth on the world watch list published every year by Open Doors.

The nonprofit noted that Christian leaders are “targeted by false charges, including terrorism and apostasy,” even though the apostasy law in the predominantly Islamic nation was overturned five years ago.

“Converts from Islam face violence, imprisonment, forced marriage, rejection, sexual violence, disinheritance, and losing custody of their children,” the nonprofit said.

“Many are forced to flee their homes, or feel that staying is unsustainable.”

Christians who live in areas with especially intense fighting are more likely to see persecution, especially as Islamic militants take advantage of the war to eliminate Christianity in Sudan.

“The scope and intensity of pressure on Christians have grown substantially this year, as the civil war has introduced extreme levels of violence and hardship,” Open Doors added."

This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.

End of article...

Pray for the defeat of those Jihadists -- and for their conversion to Christ, Our Lord!

Pray too, for the victims of these maniacs...

Viva Cristo Rey!  Bl. Fr. Miguel Pro, Fr. Emil Kapaun and Fr. Vicent Capodanno, pray for us...

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle...

St. Joseph pray for us!!

Gene DeLalla 

 

If You Need More Proof Of The Rank Hypocrisy Of The U.S. "Catholic" Bishops, Here It Is...

 If anyone thinks or feels that I'm "picking" on the U.S. Bishops, you are incorrect.  The multiple articles that I have posted over the last several weeks, indicates a pattern of hypocrisy on the part of the U.S. shepherds regarding the slaughter of the pre-born, as well as the sin of Sodom -- and most egregiously, their support of the apostate Biden and his support for the two grave sins mentioned above. 

The most damning aspect of their negligence was their silence of the self-professed "Catholic," Biden, and the millions upon millions of taxpayer dollars funneled to the abortion mills, such as "planned parenthood," and other murderous organizations.

Of course, Biden was, or is not, totally to blame for his on-going sacrilegious reception of the Holy Eucharist, as much of that blame falls on the shoulders of the current occupant of the Chair of St. Peter, Bergoglio.

How so?

Because every time Biden (and Pelosi) met with Francis, he, Francis, encouraged same to keep receiving the Blessed Sacrament, stating that he (they), were in good standing as far as the church was concerned.

All the while cancelling and "ex-communicating" the good priests and the few bishops attempting to preach the truth of the real Gospel (not the "gospel" of the new, novus ordo synodal "church").

There are uncountable examples of this, and, of course, the good Bishop Strickland comes to mind... But there are many more, perhaps lesser known, who have suffered and continue to suffer under the heavy-handed tactics of Bergoglio and his personally appointed henchmen...

Now, the U.S. bishops, almost every single one of them, are attacking the new administration of President Trump and Vice President Vance (a convert to the Catholic faith!), for what reason, you ask?

Not to be mean, but if you have been living in a cave somewhere, then you might be forgiven for your ignorance for those reasons -- but from this point on, you mustn't be!

How about President Trump issuing some very pro-life executive orders and J.D. Vance upholding real Church teaching in reference to life and the right of our nation to protect and enforce our borders and our overall sovereignty from the massive invasion of somewhere between 10-20 million (or more?) illegal aliens, some being violent criminals who have tortured and killed far too many innocent Americans, especially young girls and women in the most heinous of ways!

The following article from lifesitenews.com and written by Bishop Joseph E. Strickland, encapsulates many of those reasons previously mentioned...

 Bishop Strickland: I am 'heartbroken' over the USCCB's response to Trump immigration policies - LifeSite

Fri Jan 31, 2025 - 6:28 pm EST

"(LifeSiteNews) — My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 

As I have watched the situation unfold with Catholic Charities and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), I feel I must speak out as a shepherd in concern for the flock. Our new Vice President, J.D. Vance, stated that he was heartbroken over the response of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops regarding immigration and this Administration’s policies. As many of the American bishops have attacked this new administration which has so far made immense strides in protecting life, I am also heartbroken at the bishops’ response.  

As I am sure you have all seen, President Trump took steps to freeze the funds of grant, loan, and federal financial assistance programs which run contrary to the Administration’s Executive Orders in certain areas such as the elimination of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, as well as ensuring the U.S. immigration infrastructure was facilitating lawful and legal immigration. This funding freeze included funding for many organizations including Catholic Charities. Regarding Catholic Charities specifically, we are not talking about a small amount of money that has been received by this organization and these bishops. Today, about two-thirds of Catholic Charities’ annual spending comes from government sources, which totals more than half a billion dollars of federal grants alone. Spokespersons for the organization as well as various bishops are protesting this freeze, stating that Catholic Charities does good work and performs many works of charity. However, the fact is that it has been known for some time that Catholic Charities is involved in funding immoral and even potentially illegal activities as far as the immigration laws of this country are concerned, and that in fact their activities have in many cases hurt rather than helped vulnerable populations.   

Many might ask, though, does not the Church teach that we should help those who are less fortunate? And many might point to Scripture, “And the king answering shall say to them: Amen I say to you, as long as you did it to one of these my least brethren, you did it to me.” (Matthew 25:40). However, behind this mask that many of the bishops wear that seems to broadcast caring for the “least brethren” are the true issues that motivate them that they do not want you to see.  

The Church has always taught and advocated for the sanctity and dignity of every human life, and has always advocated for compassion in the treatment of migrants and refugees. However, Catholic doctrine also emphasizes the importance of both charity and justice, with respect always for just laws. One of the greatest concerns about these funds having been used for illegal immigration resettlement activities is that not only has this served to bring many criminals into our country who have the potential to harm citizens, but in many cases these activities have served to place very vulnerable people, especially a great number of children, at risk to be abused and exploited. As we learn more about this situation with the bishops and Catholic Charities, it is becoming evident that in many cases children have not been adequately safeguarded from potential exploitation including human trafficking. In fact, many bishops—and in some cases the very bishops who are protesting the freezing of funds—have had a very poor record of safeguarding children in recent times. And as much as it fills with me dismay to have to say this, there is good reason to suspect that some of the American bishops have contributed to, rather than safeguarded against, the exploitation of these children who have been brought into our country illegally.  

Something else that can easily be overlooked is that all of this is happening in an atmosphere in the Church which, in the name of social justice, has brought in the Marxist and non-Catholic movement of Liberation Theology. I like Dr. Taylor Marshall’s definition of liberation theology – he called it “Marxism with a blanket of Catholicism over it” and that is an apt description. Liberation Theology has been pushed forward in the Church in great measure by the Order of the Society of Jesus (also known as the Jesuits). I will remind you also that Pope Francis is a Jesuit, and he has many friends and professional contacts who are open supporters of Liberation Theology. This theology focuses on class struggle and reforming unjust earthly systems, and a key tenet of that is the redistribution of wealth. Sadly, this branch of theology has also been used by many of its proponents even to justify violence. This pernicious theology is now firmly entrenched within the Church, including within the current Vatican hierarchy. In this climate, Catholic doctrine falls by the wayside, and instead a religion that worships man is heralded. Instead of proclaiming Jesus Christ as King, the current Vatican mindset seems to be that man is king, as we see reflected in the Vatican’s push for the so-called “Synodal” church where instead of trying to hear God’s voice, we are encouraged to listen to one another and devise man-made solutions to all the world’s problems.  

How this figures into the situation with Catholic Charities and the American bishops is that many in the current climate in the Church would argue that bringing poor immigrants into the country and allowing them access to services funded by American taxpayers is a just way to “redistribute the wealth.” However, although social justice is indeed an integral part of Catholic doctrine, the Church’s social doctrine is rooted in Scripture, and does not mean what many in the Church have redefined it to mean, which is in fact socialism. The term social justice has in essence been hijacked. I would encourage you to read an article by Deacon Keith Fournier entitled: “Social Justice: Take Back the Term from the Thieves and Build a New Catholic Action” (October 4, 2010) if you want to understand this subject better.   

The truth is that having a secure border and an orderly and lawful immigration process is indeed the most compassionate approach for migrants, and it helps to safeguard against the chaos and mass suffering that is happening at our borders now. However, it is a fact that bringing illegal foreign nationals to the country and the attempts to resettle them while sidestepping immigration law has brought great sums of money into the hands of these many bishops who now protest so loudly, and who are in reality present-day Judases who stand with outstretched hands for the thirty pieces of silver.  

We find also as more and more of this situation comes to light that in many cases the money received has been routed to organizations that are pro-abortion, anti-family, and indeed, anti-Catholic. And now, when our recently elected President steps in to stop these illegal activities, many bishops verbally attack him, and yet these same bishops spoke not a word against President Biden, who claimed to be Catholic, as he supported abortion and gender ideology, both opposed to Catholic teaching. What is especially telling is the finding that the USCCB used 90% of the collected federal funds for immigration resettlement, and less than 1% for pro-life activities. Although claiming that abortion is their preeminent priority, the USCCB has never collected money for pro-life activities. For example, we find that one Texas bishop funneled millions of dollars into organizations and activities to incentivize illegal immigration while actively working to squelch pro-life activities in his diocese.   

It is a fact that most migrants who come to the United States illegally do not have a right to be in this country and are not in reality fleeing persecution. At least 80 percent would not qualify for asylum or refugee status. Preventing migrants from coming here illegally is not a rejection of any migrant’s humanity, but instead it is a matter of justice and prudence in supporting the rule of law and the proper order of immigration. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that “political authorities, for the sake of the common good for which they are responsible, may make the exercise of the right to immigrate subject to various juridical conditions.” (CCC #2241). Therefore, Catholic doctrine teaches that not only can a nation justly enforce its borders, but it can impose consequences on those who break its laws. Therefore, regarding the millions of illegal aliens who have come into the U.S, for the government to send them home is a perfectly acceptable method of enforcing the law, as long as it is done humanely. We can recognize though that returning migrants to countries where they would be unjustly subjected to persecution is of course not in keeping with Catholic doctrine. However, in the current situation, where human trafficking is estimated to be a billion-dollar industry, and drugs such as fentanyl are flooding into American communities, illegal immigration is without a doubt causing more human suffering than the alternative which is secure borders and strong protection against illegal immigration. The current situation in which Catholic Charities is involved regarding illegal immigration is most assuredly not compassionate. 

In summary, I want to emphasize that the Church has always taught the sanctity and dignity of every human being and has always advocated for compassion in the treatment of migrants and refugees, but the Church has also always taught that nations have the right to regulate immigration in a just and humane manner. Catholic doctrine emphasizes the importance of both charity and justice, with respect always for just laws. And I want to also emphasize that the Church does not promote illegal activities but instead calls for just immigration policies and legal pathways for those seeking a better life.  

By aiding and abetting illegal immigration activities and failing to protect vulnerable migrants, Catholic Charities, the USCCB and, by and large, a great number of the American bishops, have been directly or indirectly complicit in harming rather than helping many of the most vulnerable human beings, including a great number of migrant children. I would urge the faithful to contact their bishop and to speak out about the role of Catholic Charities in their diocese. 

Yours In Christ, 

Bishop Joseph E. Strickland 

Bishop Emeritus"

End of article...

I ask, how long will it be before Bishop Strickland is "ex-communicated" for standing up for the truth of the Gospel???  

Pray that he may persevere in the true faith of Christ, Our Lord, regardless of the threats and sanctions that may be imposed upon him...

Viva Cristo Rey!  Bl. Fr. Miguel Pro, Fr. Emil Kapaun and Fr. Vincent Capodanno, pray for us...

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle...

St. Joseph pray for us!!

Gene DeLalla

 

Den Of Treasonous Vipers!

 Many years ago, back in the 1950s and early 60s, Johnny Carson hosted a show by the name of "Who do you trust" (or, more correctly, whom to you trust!). 

Basically, it went something like this: (from Wikipedia) "...the [married] couples would try to answer four questions. The first was a match question, where the spouses tried to match each other's answer to a question about their married life. The remaining questions were of general knowledge, where after the category was revealed, the husband chose whether to answer himself or "trust" his wife to do so, hence the name of the show. The first correct answer won $100, the second added $200, and the third $300. For the fourth question they could wager any of their winnings by answering a question from one of six categories ranging in value and difficulty from $100 to $600. If the couple won no money, they would answer a very easy $100 question. The couple with the most money competed with the winners from the previous week's show to name as many items as possible in a category with the couple coming up with the most answers receiving $100 a week for a year. Couples could return to the show until defeated; one couple, Erik and Helena Gude, remained on the show long enough to amass $120,800."

I digress...

Now, back to the title of my article...

How on earth can we trust the USCCB?  They have been caught red-handed so many times it's sickening!

From lifesitenews.com and written by Doug Mainwaring

USCCB collects money for 'immigration services' but never for 'pro-life activities': Michael Hichborn - LifeSite

Fri Jan 31, 2025 - 4:18 pm EST

Here is the subheading of the article: While the U.S. bishops have maintained that abortion is their 'preeminent priority,' their actions tell a different story, according to the Lepanto Institute founder and president.

"(LifeSiteNews) — In a video clip that Bishop Joseph Strickland encouraged faithful Catholics to watch, Michael Hichborn, founder and president of the Lepanto Institute, called out the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) for funneling 90% of their annual budget to illegal immigrant resettlement projects while investing only 1% toward pro-life efforts.

“The USCCB has a massive budget of around $200 million, and 90 percent (90%) of that budget went to immigration, refugee resettlement stuff,” explained Hichborn, yet only “One percent (1%) of that budget was used for pro-life activities.”

“Do you realize (that) annually the USCCB collects all kinds of money for immigrant refugee resettlement programs, and never once has it ever collected for pro-life activities?” he asked.

“Not once,” he emphasized.

While the U.S. bishops have maintained that abortion is their “preeminent priority,” their actions tell a different story.

“If it was a preeminent priority, wouldn’t you make it a fiscal priority? Wouldn’t you make it a policy priority?” Hichborn asked. “But they don’t even do that.”

Hichborn suggested that the opposite is true, revealing a different set of unspoken priorities at the bishops’ conference.

“The USCCB gives out tens of millions of dollars to organizations through the Catholic Campaign for Human Development fighting against life,” he said, “fighting in favor of abortion and contraception and homosexuality.”

Perhaps even more troublingly, earlier in his hourlong conversation with John Yep, CEO of Catholics for Catholics, Hichborn suggested that the members of the USCCB — many of whom for decades covered up instances of priest sexual predation, mostly involving homosexual pederasty — shouldn’t be trusted to fund the care of unaccompanied minors who have come across the porous southern border.

“The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops received $129 million (in federal funding) for the resettlement of refugees in the United States. Thirty million of that was spent on an unaccompanied child program,” Hichborn noted.

“How wise is it to give $30 million to an organization that has paid out $5 billion in sex abuse settlements for resettling unaccompanied children?” he wondered.

“The number one facilitators of illegal immigration in this country are the U.S. Catholic bishops,” Hichborn stated later in the conversation.

“And who better to shuffle people around in a hidden manner than bishops who are well-practiced in it when it came to the sex abuse crisis from 20 years ago?” he asked.

“This whole situation is such a black eye on the Catholic Church,” Hichborn said, “and the bishops are scrambling, trying to do damage control.”

“People have stopped listening to the USCCB because they’ve lost credibility.”'

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Could this be the reason that these "bishops" hate the recent actions of President Trump?  If the honey pot of "free money" dries up, their dioceses will be further hurt in a big way!  After all, these bad actors are paying -- or should I say, the Catholic in the pew is paying! -- for the sins of Sodom and Gomorrah, and hiding the abusers for years, causing horrific damage to innocent souls and their bodies!   Now, diocese after diocese have been ruined of their Catholic, moral identity, as well as being totally bankrupt!  

You be the judge...

Pray for the defeat of these modernist monsters -- and for their conversion to the Catholic faith!

Viva Cristo Rey!  Bl. Fr. Miguel Pro, Fr. Emil Kapaun and Fr. Vincent Capodanno, pray for us...

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle...

St. Joseph pray for us!!

Gene DeLalla