Hi Scott,
I can certainly agree with you, with your 'head vicar' and with John Hobson.  Unfortunately, Tridentinus writes as if Vatican II had no Decree on Ecumenism nor a Declaration on the Relationship of the Church to Non-Christian Religions.  In NEITHER of these two documents is the official church drawing a "line in the sand" or put up 'dogmas and doctrines' for people to accept or 'protest against' [Protestants].  It is as if dogmas and doctrines are the means of salvation for all of humanity. 

In the Decree on Ecumenism, the first chapter states that Salvation is not limited just to Catholics, nor, for that matter, just to Christians.  The work of Ecumenism is the work of the Holy Spirit for people all over the world.  There are many issues that all peoples can agree upon with Catholics--promoting justice for all peoples, promoting the needs of societies world-wide, issues of peace, and concern for the eco-structure of our common home---the earth.  All are invited with respect.