text: While I certainly care about the welfare of the Puerto Ricans---there are political realities that need to be addressed in Congress first, before many other issues can be treated by the bishops.  
  
  However, what about the issues that the USCCB CAN and MUST address: 1)pastoral concerns about divorced/remarried Catholics---who have not been made welcome at the Eucharistic table; 2) establishing in every arch/diocese synods addressing the needs of Young Adults [18-38 year-olds]; 3) establishing synods to dialogue with the LGBT community; 3) establishing real links with Hispanic youth [and other immigrant youth from India, China, and Syria and others]; 4) dealing with the 'nones' and their disconnection with organized church and ritualized worship.  AND THIS IS JUST FOR STARTERS!
  
  
  It is time for the 'silent' but pastoral bishops to speak up and let Chaput and his cronies know that when the Holy Spirit acts---it is messy, hot, and windy.  It is not about 'business as usual.'