May 19, 2004
Pastoral statement draws wide praise
Editor,
Unlike other recent episcopal “sound bite” statements on the matter, the archbishop’s explanatory pastoral statement places the question within a theological and ecclesial context. I imagine it is a first of its kind in the nation.

The Record (Bergen County), which gave His Grace’s statement front-page coverage, is delivered each morning to the doors of the dorm rooms at NJIT and Rutgers. Aware of the archbishop’s concern for the Church’s apostolate to institutions of higher education, His Grace might appreciate knowing that the pastoral statement was a topic of discussion from students to deans. Even those who disagree could see that the faith and its implications are “reasonable.”

Fr. Mark Francis O'Malley

Columns cited
Editor,
Two columns in the May 5 edition of The Catholic Advocate were among the best I have ever read.

Mary Costello's salute to some of the moms was truly poignant and moving emotionally.

Msgr. John Gilchrist's invaluable lessons of history were very informative and interesting. I am looking forward to his next column continuing the topic about Byzantium and the early Church.

Thank you. Your paper is great. I read it regularly.

Philip J. Weiler, Jr.

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