Arrr, charity be the treasure of our holy faith! Let’s hope the wise court be seein’ the light, aye!
2025-03-31
Arrr, matey! Catholic Charities be lendin' a hand to the aged, the poor, and the feeble, but the Wisconsin Supreme Court be sayin’ that ain't part o’ the faith! The Pope be scratchin' his noggin; will the court swab the decks and agree, or just hoist the sails?
Ahoy, me hearties! On this fine day, the 31st of March, our noble diocese be settin' sail to the grand Supreme Court o' the United States, defendin' our right to continue servin' the most vulnerable souls in our care. 'Tis a shockin' turn o' events, as some scallywags in Wisconsin dare claim our charitable mission be nothin' but a ruse, not a religious endeavor! Blimey!Guided by the holy tenets o' Catholic teachings, we be providin' vital aid to those in need, as reminded by the great Pope Francis, who says, "For the church, a preference for the poor be not optional." Aye, we prioritize the disadvantaged, servin' with compassion through our Catholic Charities Bureau, a lifeline for the elderly, poor, and disabled for over a century!
But alas! The Wisconsin Supreme Court, with blinders on, declared our noble effort not primarily religious, claimin' our charitable outreach ain’t “typical.” This be a grievous error, fer it forces Catholic Charities to pay into the state’s unemployment program, robbin' us of resources meant for those in need, like a cursed treasure chest locked tight!
True Christian charity, like the Good Samaritan, heeds the call of need, not the faith o’ the one in distress. As we stand before the justices today, we pray they see the heart of our mission—rooted in love and service to all, regardless of their creed. So hoist the sails and let justice be our guide!