Milwaukee Catholic Charities gets White House's ear

Representatives from Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee will take part in a community leaders briefing Friday morning at the White House. Executive Director James Brennan and Operations Services Director Sister Toni Gradisnik will join Catholic Charities representatives from around the country for the gathering, where they’ll discuss their programs and the challenges they face as non-profit human service agencies.

The meeting is expected to include presentations by, among others, the White House Office of Public Engagement and the Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships. While in Washington, Brennan and Gradisnik will meet with Catholic Charities USA advocacy staff and celebrate Mass with Cardinal Theodore McCarrick.

MJS

When you see "White House Office of Public Engagement and the Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships" as it regards to Catholic entities, read "Sr. Marlene Weisenbeck." 

Maybe this will be the big announcement that Obama is now mandating female "priests" to the Catholic Church.

Sr. Wiesenbeck, FSPA gives shout out to LCWR for Obama Administration

Sr. Wiesenbeck as president of FSPA in La Crosse(center)

First some background:

You might remember that precisely at the time where Catholics needed to show their firm opposition to any forced participation in abortion, Sr Weisenbeck led a charge of dissident women who hoped to provide enough cover for the Obama administration to pass a bill that in the future can "codify Roe v Wade."  Since FOCA became widely unpopular, the president chose to make his health care legislation the foundation for unlimited abortion funding.  Frantic for power and prestige these sisters lead by Weisenbeck publicly opposed the Catholic Church's long held teaching that every life is sacred in opposition to the Catholic Bishops of the US.  I was told that Weisenbeck was called to Rome after that debacle which it seems has not affected her interest in pursuing her political career.  She was next appointed to the Obama administration as a reward for her efforts!  Obviously this appointment tells the real story behind her opposition of pro-life efforts and the USCCB.  She scratches Obama's back and he scratches hers.

And now we find out that the Leadership Council of Women Religious has received a letter from "The White House"

On behalf of the White House and the Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, we want to extend our very best wishes for a successful and fruitful Assembly this week.

We also want to thank and commend your membership for their commitment, voice and leadership for the common good and for the poor in this country. The contributions of women religious in the United States and globally are immeasurable. From education to health care, to social justice advocacy, our country and indeed the world has been gifted by your dedication to justice, service and peace. 

In a complete twist of irony, Weisenbeck didn't sign this letter from The White House (obviously trying to hide her affiliation to the LCWR), but did manage to sign her letter in support of Obamacare and it's public abortion funding which states are now trying to implement twice. 

Weisenbeck was president of the La Crosse based Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration from 2002-2010 and president of the LCWR from 2008-2010. 

HT Fr. Z