DEFEND FATHER ALTMAN FROM THE VICIOUS WOLVES
Fr. James Altman, a recent Catholic Citizens of Illinois Forum Luncheon speaker, has once again become a target of liberal media and activist groups. On January 25, The LaCrosse Tribune once again attacked Fr. Altman – this time for too many parishioners attending Masses in his parish. This story was rapidly followed-up with a petition launched by a Leftist activist group calling for Fr. Altman’s removal.
The petition attacking Fr. Altman is sponsored a leftist Episcopalian pastor, Nathan Emspsall, who was trained by Barack Obama’s Organizing America and M+R Strategic Services (this organization is a consultant for Planned Parenthood, GLAAD and Pro-Choice America), currently resides in New England and describes himself as a “Progressive Organizer.”
A group of Fr. Altman’s supporters have launched a petition in response to Emspsall’s attack asking faithful Catholics to show their support for Fr. Altman.
TAKE ACTION: Sign the petition in support Fr. Altman – then call Bishop Callahan at 608.788.7700 to voice your support for this faithful priest.
UPDATE (June 8,2021):
Bishop William P. Callahan began threatening the outspoken priest with “canonical penalties” in September, 2020, even as public support for the priest surged among rank-and-file Catholics around the country and the world.
The Wisconsin priest, whose video “You can’t be a Catholic and a Democrat” went viral and who has fearlessly admonished the U.S. bishops for shutting churches and denying the faithful Sacraments during the COVID-19 crisis, is facing the biggest challenge of his priesthood yet.
Thankfully, Fr. Altman says he is working with a canon lawyer to resolve this matter:
“In response my canon lawyer asked for clarification – asked for the justification and a chance to review what was in my file that suggested I was so divisive and ineffective,” explained Altman.
“And I say all this only because, I’m no expert on canon law, but understand only that while we are contesting bishop’s request — and we are — he could in theory appoint a parish administrator whilst I remain a pastor without duties until the appeal goes through Rome, which could take up to a year or more.”
Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas, also offered his support for Altman via Twitter.
Our donations will not only help cover his legal expenses, but also make sure Fr. Altman is looked after by faithful Catholics if his diocese stops paying his wage. It will also be used to expand his online ministry should he be silenced in his diocese.
Any unused funds will go to worthwhile charities of Fr. Altman’s choosing, so please give what you can.
Click HERE to support Fr. Altman in his fight for the Faith
Finally, please remember Fr. Altman in your prayers as he faces this enormous challenge to his priesthood.