Category: Letters

STARVATION AND PLANNED GENOCIDE? Most recipients who receive any of the missives that I send, are surely not men or women who are experiencing any type of starvation (voluntary diets don’t count).  However, if you watch a news station which is less worried about being labeled anti-semitic, and more worried about people recognizing a great… Continue reading STARVATION AND PLANNED GENOCIDE?

THE DISTURBING ENORMITY OF 52% A recent NBC News Poll, which was conducted from May 30 to June 10, shows that a slight majority of those polled, 52%, support the Trump Administration’s Immigration policy (the president no doubt wishes he could garner that kind of support for all of his efforts).  I can’t say I… Continue reading THE DISTURBING ENORMITY OF 52%

THE BLURRY LINE BETWEEN RELIGION AND POLITICS Most clergy are respectful of the widely agreed upon distinction between religion and politics, especially during an election year.  We agree that it is not my right, regardless of a “bully pulpit,” to tell others what candidate they should vote for.  But we are not in an election… Continue reading

APRIL 15, 2025 I thought that some reflection on this day might give us some relief from the depressingly bad news we are treated to, ad naseum. By way of example: did you know that on this day in 1861 the Civil War started when President Lincoln called for 75,000 to build an army?; did… Continue reading APRIL 15, 2025

Gerald “Jerry” Swerdlick, 81, beloved husband of Catherine (Jamrog) Swerdlick, of Westerly, RI, and Captiva Island, FL, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the Westerly Hospital with loved ones by his side. Born in Westerly, RI, he was the son of the late Samuel and Hattie Swerdlick. Jerry was the former President of… Continue reading Gerald “Jerry” Swerdlick, 81, beloved husband of Catherine (Jamrog) Swerdlick, of Westerly, RI, and Captiva Island, FL, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the Westerly Hospital with loved ones by his side.

Gerald “Jerry” Swerdlick, 81, beloved husband of Catherine (Jamrog) Swerdlick, of Westerly, RI, and Captiva Island, FL, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the Westerly Hospital with loved ones by his side. Born in Westerly, RI, he was the son of the late Samuel and Hattie Swerdlick. Jerry was the former President of… Continue reading Gerald “Jerry” Swerdlick, 81, beloved husband of Catherine (Jamrog) Swerdlick, of Westerly, RI, and Captiva Island, FL, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the Westerly Hospital with loved ones by his side.

December 24, Christmas Eve, 2022  Dear Bishop Dewane,  I wanted to bring to your attention the death of one of your frequent pen pals, Mrs. Mary Jo Maher. Mary Jo wrote to you often, as so many have done, begging for you to exercise mercy and compassion. Except for the occasional letter she would share… Continue reading December 24, Christmas Eve, 2022 

Sanibel church damaged as recovery begins Staff Report Oct 27, 2022 The Diocese of Venice edition of the Florida Catholic has a cover story relating to the impact of Hurricane Ian on St. Isabel Parish in Sanibel, Florida.  Unfortunately, the report contains inaccuracies as an objective contribution to the situation.  The article seems intent on… Continue reading Sanibel church damaged as recovery begins