Dear Editor: In light of the recent extension of abortion procedures made legal by the dreadful leadership of Gov. Cuomo and the Democratic State government, Bishop DiMarzio makes a forceful case for not excommunicating Andrew Cuomo (Let’s Not Judge, Let’s Pray for Gov. Cuomo, Feb.2 ,2019). He speaks as an intelligent, pastoral leader. We should pray for the governor. Lay Catholics are also citizens of New York State. So we can call or write our local state reps and senators to overturn this decision. We can pray to see the return of our Catholic universities as beacons of light to its students by actually and unapologetically reclaiming their Catholic identity.

ELEANOR MENNA

Islip