USCCB meeting: The curtain rises | National Catholic Reporter

USCCB meeting: The curtain rises | National Catholic Reporter by MSW. MGB: If the bishops are not monolithic, that is probably a good thing - and no one expects the entire USCCB to present some statement of disloyalty, although if no one vents it will be a boring conference, by comparison. Will they discuss how to cope with the Synod feedback?  I hope so - although at some point the direction should come from the Nuncio in writing - I am not sure this is the place for a public airing of dissent or a dog and pony show indicating submission.  As for poverty, their support would be great - although some of them are probably a bit closer to Ayn Rand then Pope Francis in their heart of hearts - but I expect not in their pubic statements.  In the end, it is Father Larry Snyder's job to lobby on poverty issues, not the USCCB.  Their job is to find a way to lobby the faithful.  Might I suggest again excommunicating any Catholic business owner or shareholder who does not provide a family sensitive wage to his or her employees?  Now that would be news, especially because the Church itself would be among those needing Confession for such a sin.