On November 3, CalCatholic posted a story concerning an October 16 insert in the parish bulletin of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in San Diego. The bulletin insert, which was not endorsed by the pastor, Father Richard Perozich, said it was “a mortal sin to vote Democrat.” Father Perozich then authored an October 30 column in the parish bulletin called “Voting Catholic,” in which he described sins enslaving American society, imposed by elected officials. On November 4, Bishop McElroy of San Diego issued the following statement “concerning the distribution of political material at Catholic Parishes“:
Catholic teaching points to the importance of several major issues in this presidential election year: abortion, poverty and economic justice, the environment, euthanasia, immigration, religious liberty, and solidarity within society. This final issue of solidarity has a particular importance at this moment because the very democratic impulse which is the foundation for our national unity is being eroded by partisan venom and personal attack.
In this environment, it is vital that all institutions in our nation participate in discussions about the election with civility and balance. It is particularly vital that religious communities do so.
This duty has been violated by one of our parishes, and thus it is essential to make clear:
• It is contrary to Catholic teaching to state that voting for a Democrat or Republican automatically condemns the voter to hell;
• It is contrary to Catholic faith to state that gun control legislation is a form of slavery;
• It is contrary to Catholic faith to fan the flames of hatred against Muslims or any religious group.
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a comprehensive statement on the substantive implications of Catholic faith for the current election. I urge all Catholics to consult these teachings, pray about the vote that you are going to make, and then in conscience select the candidates whom you are going to vote for in this very difficult year.
What Father Perozich actually said:
To read the bulletin in question, click here. The article by Father Perozich, “Voting Catholic,” is on page 3.
Idiot! It is time to stand up to these foolish bishops. It is on the souls of the bishops of America (with an exception here and there) that Obama was elected and Hillary may be elected. These men are (again, exceptions) without moral scruples. They are “corporate men,” more interested in their careers than in saving souls. America’s bishops should be out — to the man — picketing abortion mills, objecting to LGBTQXYZ political demands and objectives (such as adoption, giving blood, marriage, etc.), and attacking America’s media and its emphasis on fornication and milk-toast morality. Instead, we get B. McElroy and his sniveling, feminized brand of leadership. God in Heaven, Bless and Save us.
Sorry SChris, but you haven’t really forwarded any substantial reason for your vitriol. What’s wrong with this insert? Hmm?
Did you even read what B. McElroy said, “jon”? The first paragraph alone is the heretical “Seamless Garment.” No, it is not consistent with Catholic teaching — except in the School of Kasper The Kraut Theology — that “abortion” is on par with “economic justice” for purposes of voter concern. Second, it is wrong to focus on “solidarity” has absolutely nothing to do with Jesus Christ and his Church (“Do not think that I came to send peace upon earth: I came not to send peace, but the sword.” Mathew 10:34.) Lastly, voting for any Democrat, while its supports abortion, may very well send a Catholic to Hell. B. McElroy is wrong and so are you.
Methinks you dignify the operative far too much by noting anything that he says, SC. The professionals, like this one, always keep to their script.
What’s wrong with seamless garment? There is a consistency in Catholic teaching and thought, which the late Cardinal Bernardin who coined the phrase taught. That’s what seamless garment means: seamless, consistency.
St. Christopher– Excellent!! LOVE your term, too— “Kasper the Kraut School of Theology!” Excellent post!!
People Jon is a paid troll who thinks he is canon lawyer/theologian ignore his posts and his nonsense…. Cdl Bernardin did untold damage to the Church, was probably a homosexual and had the gay man’s choir sing at his funeral per his request. Right there tells you what kind of man and Cdl he was…
The fact that there were folks who sang at the Cardinal’s funeral who were same-sex attracted is neither here nor there. The question stands and remains unanswered: what’s wrong with the phrase seamless garment? What’s wrong with the point that the Church’s teaching on life is consistent.
PS/Oh yes, how could one forget Cardinal Dolan, and his sponsorship of Obama and Clinton at the Al Smith Dinner. What a complete buffoon. One does not break bread with apostates such as these without giving them, at the very least, a good lecture about abortion, sexual sins and all the rest. American bishops and the Vatican are so much more comfortable with phony Catholics, like VP Candidate Tim Kaine. Stop the gravy train; redirect your treasure to Traditional Orders and those who are about the Catholic Faith.
St Christopher I “Thank You”. Your passion and response is what the Bishops and Priests should have been saying for the past 50 years, contraception needs to be added to the list but not worded as birth control but as birth prevention. God Bless you sir.
Bulls eye St. Christopher!
I Voted Today; for what it worth.
Still – if taxes are just -recirculated amongst a small group of GILBERT Gangs – then we can be pretty sure the Abomination and Klintonistas are taking their ‘cuts’ too. Ahem
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BLESS YOU, St. Christopher! What a TRAGEDY the annual Al Smith dinner has become! America used to be based on a firm Judeo-Christian foundation. Matters of morality, were NEVER merely decided by SECULAR politicians and SECULAR law-making! Instead, Americans all were TAUGHT Biblical Morality, at church (and in the synagogue, for Jews!) There was tremendous RESPECT FOR GOD!! And when the Pope spoke to Catholics– YOU HAD TO OBEY!! PERIOD!! NO QUESTION!! Or else– LEAVE THE CHURCH!! That is the way it must be!! Religion and morality are VERY SERIOUS– and RESPECT FOR GOD is a MUST!!
When a Bishop of the Catholic Church cannot see what is a mortal sin and what is not, he is leading the flock astray.
“It is contrary to Catholic faith to fan the flames of hatred against Muslims or any religious group.”
“Mohamed propagated his religion, not through miracles or persuasive words, but by military force. In a short time, this religion which favoured every sort of licentiousness, allowed Mohamed to become the leader of a troop of brigands. Along with them he raided the countries of the East and conquered the people, not by indicating the Truth, not by miracles or prophecy but with one aim only: to raise his sword over the heads of the conquered shouting: believe or die!” -Saint John Bosco
St. John Bosco was not afraid to speak of what Islam truly is, unlike today’s effete bishops.
The Catholic Church needs more clergy like Father Perozich who warns people of the consequences of sin.
Fr. Perozich’s column was spot on. Pray for our bishops, especially those who do not resist evil with maximum determination.
It sounds as if Hillary Clinton’s speech writers are also writing for the San Diego bishop.
Invigorate yourself–
https://www.msn.com/en-za/travel/video/santa-fe-priest-tells-parishioners-not-to-vote-clinton/vp-AAjCAaH
Fr. Perozich spoke truth with charity — a love in helping his flock on their journey to salvation. Too bad he doesn’t have the support of his bishop. To paraphrase Dante, “the paths leading to hell are lined with the skulls of Popes” (and Cardinals, Bishops and priests). I plan to say many rosaries today, asking Our Lady to protect us against the evils of Satan, “who wears many hats”.
Bp. McElroy’s letter repeats the “false equivalence” between abortion, unemployment, poverty,etc. As Card. Chaput has pointed out, NONE of the other issues can ever be equal to the deliberate taking of innocent human life. We are created by God to know Him,love Him, and serve Him in this world, and be happy with Him in Heaven. Who are we to dare rob a person of that chance?
Many in the Church will have to answer for being ASHAMED of the Gospel whether out of human respect,pride,or fear. (By the way, I am reading a book called Killing Christians in which Muslims in the Middle East are seeing Jesus in dreams and visions, converting, and witnessing and evangelizing the Christian faith by their martyrdom. Thank you,Jesus, and God bless…
I can understand the modernist/traditional dispute, and recognize McElroy’s position in the discussion. But where in the Catechism does he find this: “• It is contrary to Catholic faith to state that gun control legislation is a form of slavery;”
So Bishop McElroy is now saying it’s okay for Catholics to vote for pro-abortion politicians? What other sins are now okay?
Bishop McElroy wrote: “This duty has been violated by one of our parishes, and thus it is “essential to make clear:” = It’s MORE than clear. Church history repeats itself. There is nothing new under the sun. It is “essentially” THIS: When the going gets rough, deny Christ! Pray that Bishop McElroy weeps and repents like Peter did.
Bishop McElroy may have temporarily launched his earthly corporate climbing career but what is the eternal trade off for turning your back on #1. God #2. The Blessed Mother #3. The unborn #4. A brother in Christ #5 His flock
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My previous post was too long,so this part was truncated…
Fr. Perozich, you are being a true shepherd to your parishioners by pointing out the truths about many issues; I do think,though, that it could be toned down a little,esp. where prudential issues like gun control and even immigration are concerned. We don’t want to bring to Mass any stumbling blocks for people on nonessential issues. To Sr. Christopher, while I share your position on most issues you addressed, In the spirit of Christian charity, I must say I am appalled by your language and disrespectful tone. Jesus warned us that he who says “thou fool”to his brother would be worthy of Gehenna; please don’t letter your passion subject you–or provoke your brother–into sin…
The flyer was inserted in the Sunday bulletin without the knowledge of the Pastor. That is wrong, even if you agree with what it said. Second, what the flyer said was not Church teaching. It is a mortal sin to vote for someone BECAUSE they support abortion and other significant errors. It is not, according to published norms, against Church teaching to vote for a pro-abortion candidate IN SPITE of their stand on abortion if the other candidate has lesser qualifications and policy proposals. As much as we may hate abortion, we should not create our own voter guide contrary to Church teaching.
Sorry “Bob One” you, and the goofy bishops that foist this kind of thinking on Catholics, are wrong. No Catholic may vote for any candidate that favors abortion, regardless of other positions. If both candidates favor abortion, than write someone else in. These mealy mouthed phrases and words are used only to support Democrats who can say that they are “more moral” because they support climate change controls, higher taxes, mandatory employment rights, blah, blah, and blah. Besides, the DC swamp is starting to drain now; perhaps pond scum bishops get taken away too.
Fr. Perozich is a true spiritual leader– he should be the Bishop!
Bob One, it sounds like you have NO KNOWLEDGE at all, of this wayward Bishop! He has spent most of his life, since ordination to the priesthood– actively promoting the GAY agenda– especially on Catholic college campuses, too, such as San Francisco’s USF!! VERY DESTRUCTIVE to Catholic Faith and Morals! He is NOT a good Catholic bishop at all!
Good Grief !!!
Bishop McElroy’s use of the word “unity” has a close resemblance to the HIllary Clinton’s use of ?Let’s all work together for the common good.” If we Catholics were to follow the admonition of some religious regarding social justice we would, n effect, be supporting the Democrat Party. Words, to politicians who have learned to manipulate meanings, become tools designed to draw everybody into one mindset which can be dangerous for salvation.