I myself believe that racism exists in the Catholic Church. I may be wrong about this as I have mentally made a set of assumptions that could be proved wrong.
For example Toronto is almost racism free. Yet I am always left wondering why the more wealthy parishes who have a mostly white congregation always have white pastors and assistants. These clerics are well spoken, give good sermons and are excellent communicators. These parishes rarely have a non-white pastor. Then there are the rest of the parishes who have mostly non-white parishioners. These churches invariably have Indian, Sri Lankan, Filipino and other white priests whose primary language is not English. My question to myself is: 1) Why does the Diocese of Toronto generally not have non-white dynamic priests of a high standard? Yes they exist, I have seen lots of them in India. 2) Why does the Diocese not have white priests of a high caliber pastoring non-white majority congregations. 3) Why do some young Goan and non-white priests born in Canada seem subdued rather than dynamic. Are they being suppressed in their pastoral freedom by their pastors and other clerical hierarchy. I would like some feedback from other Canadian Goanetters to say I am wrong. I would be happy if it is confirmed that all the above is a figment of my imagination. Lastly, Father Diogo, I would like you to describe some actual experiences of racism you have experienced since you have in a way started this thread. Regards, Roland Francis http://roland-torontogoan.blogspot.com +1 (416) 453.3371 On Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 11:26 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: > Thank you for your article "Whose Blood is This? Mourning the Death of Gregory > Fernandes. > Is it possible to have the e-mail address of Mr R Benedito Ferrao? > I would like to personally thank him and together with him extend my concern > of > racism as I see - even with the ruthless catholic bishops against powerless > priests > of brown/dark skin. > With grateful regards, > Father Diogo Fernandes, the uncle of Gregory Fernandes
