One of my favorite religion writers, The Rev. Harry Cook
(retired) wrote an article in the Detroit Free Press titled: A SERVANT TO
PEOPLE AND JUSTICE about the death of Father John Nowland, an activist priest
who actually stood for and marched on behalf of justice for all, and especially
for those that he felt did not receive justice.
These days, when all stories about priests tend to be bad,
it is somewhat of a relief to read about some that were good for our society by
doing things worthwhile for others.
Rev. Cook also mentions some area Catholic priests of the
past and present that are worth mentioning for their good and productive deeds
including the famous Father Gabriel Richard who helped build Detroit ,
served in Congress and was one of the founders of the University of Michigan
More recent and familiar was Father Bill Cunningham, founder
of Focus: HOPE and Msgr. Clement Kern who helped struggling Hispanic
immigrants.
Another priest mentioned by Cook is Bishop Thomas Gumbleton
(82), my wife’s favorite peace activist, who is internationally known for his
work for peace.
I wonder what these past and present priests of renown think
of the current condition of the Catholic hierarchy and its insane preoccupation
with power and image, willing to break laws both secular and divine, to
maintain control.
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