This is how a real Catholic lay organization does things:

"Voice of the Faithful wants Bishop Murphy to resign. In response, the Catholic League has begun a petition drive in support of him. On July 29, Donohue sent a letter to all the pastors in the Diocese of Rockville Centre requesting that they ask parishioners to sign the petition. But today Bishop Murphy sent a letter asking the pastors to stay out of it. "

“The Catholic League is deeply appreciative of the kind words that Bishop Murphy has written about our support for him. Regarding our petition drive involving the parishes, his instincts are right on target: this is a dispute between lay Catholics that should not involve the parishes. Indeed, to do so would unnecessarily politicize matters. That is why we are now faxing and mailing a letter to every pastor requesting he accede to Bishop Murphy’s request. ‘I fully understand his reservations,’ I said, ‘and respectfully second his call to keep the parishes out of this conflict.’ "

Bishop Murphy continues to impress me. The Catholic League is awesome and is alive today mostly thanks to the Long Island Chapter. This local chapter kept the League afloat when the group almost disbanded due to lack of members, money and influence. They ended up finding Bill Donohue and the rest is ......you know. Go HERE to get a printable petition.