Catholic Dioceses major contributors to repeal same-sex marriage

 The following Letter to the editor was published today in the Rockford Register Star: 

Donation questionable

This summer the Catholic Diocese of Rockford donated $5,000 to the “Yes on One” campaign that stripped marriage rights from Maine residents.
While the diocese can spend its money any way it likes, fair-minded parishioners may want to ask Bishop Doran if this was the best use of that money.
Could it have had a greater impact if had been spent locally rather than on a ballot initiative that had zero impact on parishioners, unless of course they had wanted to go to Maine to get married.
They also may want to remember that when they pass the collection basket.

— Mike Macocco, Rockford, Community Viewpoints Board member

For a better understanding what occurred and issues go to the November 25, 2009 issue of National Catholic Reporter:  Dioceses major contributors to repeal same-sex marriage | National Catholic Reporter