AnonAJ,

You are right on target!  What the U.S. Bishops need to do is Dialogue with each other.  It seems that when they get together---they just talk about inconsequential matters.  What is so confusing to American Catholics, is that when they need "mercy and understanding" in dealing with their marriage problems, they have to deal with the attitudes and understanding of their arch/bishop FIRST.  It's all about the hierarchy----not the people who NEED understanding and a merciful attitude.


Let's hope that we get more cardinals like Joseph Tobin---who would also let the Pope know what is going on in the U.S.