The leadership lost its nerve. Instead of taking the lead in the reform movement... they pulled the plug on it. They tried and are still trying to return the church to the dry ice of the previous century and a half.
Andrew GreeleyI wouldn't say the world is my parish, but my readers are my parish. And especially the readers that write to me. They're my parish. And it's a responsibility that I enjoy.
Andrew GreeleyPriest organizations around the country, both local and national, should realize that their membership has a serious image problem and undertake programs to improve it.
Andrew GreeleyI think the only kind of acceptable evangelization is the evangelization of good example.
Andrew Greeley