Catholic Network of Volunteer Services (CNVS) - A Follow-up

Well, you got to give the CNVS folks some credit.

Our colleagues at Restore DC Catholicism announced a protest of their dinner with Chris "I Get a Tingle up my Leg" Matthews, as the headline speaker. When they arrived at the Franciscan Monastery, there was no one there.

So, what does it say about CNVS:

1. They realized that this was not a good situation -- either they would have to admit that they supported the views of Chris Matthews or dis-invite him because of his this pro-abortion, pro-gay, and womyn priest support.
2. They realized that a protest would put them in a bad light with BB&T Bank, whom they probably get some funding from.
3. There were probably some members of the clery (like a Bishop?) who probably attended the dinner. And this would not look very good, esp. if it was plastered all over YouTube.

So, what did they do, they probably moved the even to some other location.

First, you got to give them credit for it. Someone was using their head. Since you had to purchase a ticket, it was easy to contact everyone and let them know of the move.

However, and more important, what does this say about CVNS -- if they were really, really convinced that they were doing the right thing, why didn't they stand firm.

So, if you attended the function, I would love to hear from you. Where did it take place? Did Mr. Matthews speak? Was there mention of the protest? Did they have a good laugh over the whole thing?

Oh, and to CNVS, we would love to hear from you. In fact, if you write to me, I will even post your response word for word. And I won't shift websites on you either.

Catholic Volunteer Network - Their Non-Response

After my post yesterday regarding the non-response from the Catholic Network of Volunteer Services (CNVS) to one of my readers, I began to think (which I am doing all of the time, unlike Catholycs who prefer to go with their feelings) about it and the reason for it.

Seems to me that they knew what they were doing, have been caught with their hand in the proverbial cookie jar and just don't care. Why? Because most of their constituencies probably have the same view as Chris Matthews. So why apologize when you support abortion, gay marriage and womyn priests.

With the invitation by CVNS of Chris Matthews, they are just acknowledging and validating their set of Catholyc beliefs.

Oh, and just forget about the folks over in Hyattsville doing anything about this. They will do the Sgt. Schultz ("Hogan Heroes") mantra: "I know nothing, NOTHING."