Dear Editor: I have been following the debate concerning passage of the Education Investment Tax Credit bill (A2551) and Governor Cuomo’s Parental Choice in Education Act. It appears that the essence of both pieces of legislation: children and their futures – is being lost in the discussion.
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Allowing a True Debate
Dear Editor: For years, Catholics in our diocese have endured insults from other Catholics who insist that, by questioning their gospel of government dependency programs and the undermining of real economic opportunity for the poor means, we do not care about the poor and that we need to be lectured on being as compassionate as […]
A Gentleman Educator
Dear Editor: Thank you for the informative death notice about Dr. Robert Muccigrosso (May 23). I wish to shed some light on Robert Muccigrosso, the man. Bob, as the assistant principal at Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, hired me to teach at the school in August of 1973. That began 42 years of mentorship and great friendship.
Prayers for Marriage
Dear Editor: I am appealing to the Bishops in the U.S. to consider calling for a very serious prayer effort to hold back the decision of the Supreme Court from going the way of Ireland on marriage. This we know is very likely as the powerful and wealthy homosexual lobby is making great advances in our culture.
Hero Among the Finest
Dear Editor: After reading about Detective Stephen McDonald’s visit to the St. John’s Prep students, I think it would be so wonderful if he could visit many parishes in Queens and Brooklyn and give his very inspirational talk on forgiveness.
Questions About Our Language
Dear Editor: The May 23rd Tablet featured two bishops-elect. What is a bishop-elect? Is it someone nominated by the pope but not officially anointed/ordained/ consecrated? (I’m not sure of the official name.)
Celebration for Retiring Pastor
Dear Editor: What a pleasure it was to join in the celebration of St. Ephrem’s Monsignor Peter Kain’s 50th anniversary jubilee! It was an affair at which every invited guest was happy to attend.
Not Impartial About Police
Dear Editor: The May 9 editorial “Another Cop Shot” fails to point out that many police abuses and misconduct are frequently committed by police officers who come from strong families, and who have many friends and colleagues. They are, in not a few cases, self-identified Catholics who go to church every Sunday. The current backlash […]
Thanks for World Communications Day
Dear Editor: I want to thank you and DeSales Media group for your excellent coordination of the World Communications Day event.
Hillary Clinton’s Issues
Dear Editor: Is anyone really surprised that there are so many ethical and political issues circling Hillary Clinton’s candidacy for president? Yes, one can make the case for her credentials, I admit, but during her time in politics she and her husband have created the very real perception that they are above the rules.