text: I interpreted this article as the opinions and reflections of Msgr. John Strynkowski prepared for the purpose of making an opening statement for a conference on Catholic social teaching, not to serve as a statement of an official Catholic position about social justice.  In that sense I saw value in his remarks as a useful reminder of the "where we were and are", perhaps a good starting point for a conference that hopefully will examine the "where we need to be" to enable a robust natural growth process in the RC church for social justice.  
  It will be interesting to see what conclusions and recommendations come from the conference.