I must say that I’m a bit disappointed with Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio’s response to the legalization of same-sex “marriage” in New York state. Here is an excerpt:
“I have asked all Catholic schools to refuse any distinction or honors bestowed upon them this year by the governor or any member of the legislature who voted to support this legislation. Furthermore, I have asked all pastors and principals to not invite any state legislator to speak or be present at any parish or school celebration.”
Then comes the news today that a parish in Brooklyn rejected a $50 donation from a state assemblyman who voted in favor of the same-sex “marriage” bill. With all due respect to Bishop DiMarzio, I fail to see how this sends the message that voting to redefine marriage is unacceptable. How is this going to get the politicians who voted in favor of this law, particularly the Catholic ones, to see the error of their ways?
I think that a stronger response is in order here. I’m no expert on canon law, so I don’t know if excommunication is an option for the Catholic politicians who voted in favor of redefining marriage. I do know that allowing politicians like Gov. Andrew Cuomo to present themselves as faithful Catholics, as the governor did in this New York Times column, sends the message to the faithful that it is acceptable for one to dissent from the teachings of the Church. Something needs to be done to prevent further scandal.
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