Tag Archives: Card. George

Pfleger Pfollies: developments!

Posted on 20 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

One of Julius Caesar’s principles of warfare was that you do well to leave your enemy an honorable escape route unless you plan to crush or fight to the death.
In the Chicago Tribune we find this, with my emphases and … Continue reading →

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Chicago: The Pfleger Follies continue!

Posted on 11 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Giving an ultimatum in public to a Cardinal Archbishop when you are a priest of the diocese entrusted to that that Cardinal Archbishop, would, I believe, be considered by most priests to be at the level of daft.  One might … Continue reading →

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Fr. Pfleger suspended by Card. George

Posted on 27 April 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Remember the Chicago – and I say Chicago rather than Catholic – priest Fr. Michael Pfleger?
A reader alerted me to this headline and story in the Chicago Tribune:
Cardinal suspends Pfleger: ‘You are not able to pastor a Catholic parish’
Citing what … Continue reading →

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Creepy homosexual demonstration at Chicago’s Holy Name Cathedral

Posted on 26 February 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Really creepy people.  It is very creepy to disrupt legitimate worship services.
They are cowards, too.  You can bet they wouldn’t do this at a mosque.
And to think that Rahm Emanuel will soon be mayor there.

From LifeSite News:
Gay protesters swarm Chicago … Continue reading →

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Card. George’s interview with John Allen: “the nature of the Church”

Posted on 22 June 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The fair-minded nearly-ubiquitous John Allen, sadly still with the National Catholic Reporter, posted the transcript of his interview with His Eminence Francis Card. George of Chicago, now President of the USCCB.
There has been a question about what Card. George said … Continue reading →

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CNA and USCCB’s Sec. for Communications square off. Who speaks for the Catholic Church in the USA?

Posted on 21 June 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Before proceeding, you might want to review my post "Magisterium of Nuns".
Remember: In direct opposition to the US Catholic bishops, the Catholic Health Association (CHA), run especially by liberal Catholic women religious, backed the "health care" reform legislation of the … Continue reading →

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Something must be done about Fr. Michael Pfleger in Chicago

Posted on 14 April 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Cardinal George has allowed an honor to be bestowed on Fr. Michael Pfleger. 
Fr. Pfleger is not "controversial".  Fr. Pfleger is an uncontrollable heretic.
In the past I have seen Fr. Pfleger more in terms of a loony punchline rather than … Continue reading →

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The Pfleger-ization of the Catholic Church… in Chicago

Posted on 9 April 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

On Real Clear Politics I found this piece by conservative pundette Michele Malkin about some current liberalizing temdencies in the Catholic Church.
My emphases and comments.
April 9, 2010 The Pfleger-ization of the Catholic Church By Michelle Malkin
So much … Continue reading →

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WDTPRS POLL: Card. George gives award to Fr. Pfleger

Posted on 6 April 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Sooo… Cardinal George of Chicago is going to give an award to Fr. Pfleger.
"But Father! But Father!", you might be saying.  "What for?"
For:
service in pursuit of dismantling racism, injustice and inequalities on behalf of African Americans and all … Continue reading →

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Thugs at the Cathedral of Chicago

Posted on 24 February 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From LifeSite:

Monday February 22, 2010
Gay Mob Protests Wedding Vow Renewal at Chicago Cathedral
by James Tillman
CHICAGO, February 22, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Last Valentine’s day, Feb 14, Chicago’s Holy Name Cathedral offered married couples a chance to celebrate their spousal fidelity by … Continue reading →

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