I work in several languages and it is my position that all Catholics need to be at least diglots, (speak two languages) if not polyglots (speak more than two.) Many in the United States reject that position. “This is America!” You will hear them say, “Speak English!” This is not a Catholic position but a secular US position. Indeed, as Catholics if we only speak English then we close ourselves to the way of international fellowship with those who worship as we do. Continue reading →

As Catholics we have been through a troubled time in which our faith was tried and found wanting. It is clear that people seeking to destroy our voice have used the failings of some priests and other Catholics against us. Continue reading →