Catholic Connection – Feb 22, 2024 – Hr 1

Nicole Patten explains the effort underway to save St. Germaine Catholic School by March 1st. Fr. Joe Krupp talks about the controversial funeral in NYC for a trans activist.

 

 

Segment 1 – Intro & News

 

Segment 2 – Shenanigans at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City
Protesters demand apology from Archdiocese of New York after funeral of transgender activist
Video Shows Deceased Transgender Activist Mourners’ Deception of Catholic Cathedral Which Welcomed Them
Cardinal Dolan on St. Patrick’s Funeral: ‘We Don’t Do FBI Checks on People Who Want to be Buried’

Fr. Joe Krupp is the Pastor of the Church of the Holy Family in Grand Blanc, MI. He occasionally accepts invitations to serve as a presenter at conferences and retreats. Fr. enjoys writing and has been proud to be associated with Faith Magazine, serving as a monthly columnist since its launch in 2000.  Fr. also hosts the Joe In Black Ministries Podcast.

Segment 3 – Effort underway to save St. Germaine Catholic School
“Fundraising is now underway to support a parent-led effort to keep the St. Germaine Catholic School in St. Clair Shores open. According to an email sent Feb. 13 by principal Colleen Maciejewski to the school’s parents, a proposal was made to save the school, which was slated to close by the end of this academic year. … They need 150 kids enrolled, $150,000 in donations and $150,000 pledged for the future to save the school.”  They have a deadline of March 1st. You can donate here!  Nicole Patten is one of the heads of the marketing committee to save the school.  She joins us this morning.  Click here for all the background on the situation.