Bishop Edgar Da Cuhna stands out as an enthusiastic opposer of all things Traditional. A bit of relief for Newark but a great warning of caution to the Fall River faithful (I use the latter term in the strict sense).
His Excellency Da Cuhna was notorious for prohibiting any use of Latin at Mass (or Greek for that matter, e.g. the Kyrie) even during his parish visitations for Confirmations, etc., and he opposed any clergy who promoted such things. I also recall that he was embarrassed by the question of contraception at least on one occasion. It is not clear that he is clear on the matter. Watch out Fall River!
On the other hand, this lack of clarity might make for a warm welcome among the throngs of very influential nominal (and non-believing) Catholics of Massachusettes, including many in the liberal press!
On a positive note, at least he's South American, in a heavily ethnic (Portuguese and Spanish speaking) diocese! It's about time the hierarchy of the U.S. should begin to reflect the Latino ethnicity of the faithful, still grossly under represented! But if you think it's tough to get traditional Catholic leaders, it is doubly difficult for traditional minorities to rise, just witness the presidency. That is why Obama is president and not Alan Keyes!
Here we have in Bishop Da Cuhna a Pastor according to the mind of Pope Francis: "pastoral sensitivity" while setting aside and even opposing doctrinal and liturgical clarity. There is the greatest care to make the enemies of Catholicism (even within the Church) at ease while at the same time ostracizing the traditionalist. In this present climate the only ones who are not welcome to come out of the closet are those who love and promote clear and true Catholic pride. Self-hating Catholicism is again on the rise! Watch out America, watch out world!
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