In last week’s Readers’ Forum, we identified a letter writer as Deacon Richard Hutter. Actually Mr. Hutter describes himself as “just a catechist!!, with a lot to say.”
Letters to the Editor
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Reference to Gays
Dear Editor: Your movie reviewer includes these words, “…Disney’s ‘first gay character’ is a regrettable one and firmly at odds with Christian values… Given the clear intent to make a statement with this character in a film directed at children, the restrictive classification is a caution for viewers of faith, especially parents…”
Msgr. Dempsey’s Impact
Dear Editor: The news of Msgr. Michael Dempsey’s passing hit the Catholic Television Network (CTN) hard. After all, our work is built on the diocesan TV center he founded nearly 51 years ago.
‘Amoris’ Discussion Continues
Dear Editor: Pope Francis’ “Amoris Laetitia” or “The Joy of Love” has stirred much discussion. In this exhortation, Pope Francis has challenged the Church to work on the needs of the family. It is a to-do list of actions for the Church for the needs of the 21st-century family.
CWVs Return to Astoria
Dear Editor: I just saw the two-page City of Churches spread on Immaculate Conception Church in Astoria (March 4). As the N.Y. State Commander of the Catholic War Veterans and the Commander of Astoria Post 1 in the Immaculate Conception parish, I want to thank you for printing that article.
Wide Range of Opinions
Dear Editor: The Readers’ Forum of The Tablet is truly remarkable by its variety of voices and opinions. The Tablet easily wins in this regard when compared to so-called “mainstream media.”
Standards for Entry to US
Dear Editor: When Ellis Island was the entry point of immigrants coming from Europe, my paternal grandfather left Poland and his family for a better life here in America. As he earned sufficient money as a laborer to bring his wife and daughter to our shores, my Aunt Stella was denied entry due to a health […]
The Fallible Media
Dear Editor: In her attack on Trump, a letter from Patricia Kenney (March 11) asks when has the media engaged in dishonest reporting. Forgive me, but this is like asking when has the Atlantic Ocean ever contained moisture.
Msgr. Bennett’s Sensitivity
Dear Editor: I remember the late Msgr. Austin Bennett at the parish of St. Rita’s in Long Island City.
Mystery of Faith on Film
Dear Editor: Though I read with interest the letters of Father Mark Kaczmarski and Clara Sarocco (March 11) criticizing Martin Scorsese’s film “Silence,” I have a completely different reaction and evaluation of the film, which I think is a masterpiece.