I think it is legitimate to ask of there is still a need or

I think it is legitimate to ask of there is still a need or
by Father Nieuwland (2019-06-21 10:54:35)

In reply to: Or that the episcopacy has any say at ND now anyways posted by ndtnguy

place in the US for Catholic (church approved and financially supported) hospitals and schools.

Are they advancing the mission of (1) leading people to heaven or (2) caring for humanity where there is an unfilled need?

For the most part, I think the need is no longer there in the US and the resources would be better directed in other directions.

Replies:

Regarding schools, there is absolutely a need for them. - KevinPS 2019-06-21 12:43:54
- I've written tuition checks to Catholic schools for 20+ yrs - Father Nieuwland 2019-06-21 13:37:20
  - I can go both ways on the schools - HTownND 2019-06-21 13:40:47
    - If it is the only option, I do not disagree. - Father Nieuwland 2019-06-21 13:42:21
      - Well - HTownND 2019-06-21 13:46:05
Just curious, what other directions do you mean? * - TCIrish03 2019-06-21 12:22:06
- Settling lawsuits, probably. - ewillND 2019-06-21 15:49:10
  - Not from me - TCIrish03 2019-06-21 16:01:54
    - I feel for them as well. - ewillND 2019-06-21 16:08:50
- Parish community needs - Father Nieuwland 2019-06-21 13:40:47
  - Tale of two cities - TCIrish03 2019-06-22 11:08:59