In reply to RAB91
Sad thing is that the USCCB is getting lots of money from Uncle Sam. I've discussed this with my former pastor and friend that works in the parish and I have no clue how to personally fight/react with my tithe. It's disheartening.RAB91 said:As parishioners we have very few ways to push back. Other than prayer, the only real option is to start withholding donations to anything at the diocesan level. I know that it is a little bit of cut off your nose to spite your face, but I'm really considering stopping my DSF donations in my diocese. I know that my individual donations won't make a difference, but if enough people do it it might. I'll still continue to donate to my local parish.747Ag said:hockeyag said:
A question: Are parishes/ diocese required to pay a "tax" to the Vatican?
The Pope clearly dislikes/distrusts American Catholics, but likes the money sent his way.
Maybe a financial boycott is a suitable response.
No tax. There's annual collections (voluntary) for a charity called Peter's Pence. People have been already withholding donations.