We call on the Bishop John Daly, the USCCB and the National Catholic Charities President Sister Donna Markham and National CEO Marguerite Harmon, to call for the removal of Eastern Washington CEO Rob McCann from his office and as an employee of Catholic Charities.
On June 19th Rob McCann, President and CEO of Catholic Charities Eastern Washington, released a Youtube video in which he publicly declared that the Catholic Church is “racist” because Jesus was ‘white.’
Mr. McCann states in his video that… “Our Catholic faith tradition was built on the premise that a baby born in a Manger in the Middle East was a white baby. So how can we be surprised to know that we are a church that must still fight against racism even now?”
Mr. McCann further declares that the “hard truth” is that he and every “white person living in America” is a racist.
He states… “For me as a white person, saying I'm not a racist is like saying fish is not wet,” he went on to say. “My Catholic church and my Catholic Charities organization is racist. How could they not be?”
Although, his Local ordinary, Bishop John Daly, is to be commended in that he had Mr. McCann issue an apology, this action is less than appropriate with regard to the degree of damning and condemning statements Mr. McCann publicly issued on his June 19th video. His statements falsely indict all Catholics regardless of race or ethnicity. Furthermore, His statements go beyond condemning his fellow faithful, but also condemn all white persons regardless of creed or religion; not to mention the outright lies he states about the Church itself. Mr. McCann and his statement are absolutely contrary to Catholic teaching. He should not be allowed to remain on any Catholic organizations payroll; the payroll that is funded by the many faithful. Mr. McCann has egregiously offended these faithful and the Church by his public statements.
We call for Mr. Rob McCann’s immediate removal as CEO of Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington and to not be allowed to be employed by any Catholic organization or institution. This action is not retributive in nature, but is necessary for the restoration of the Church and its faithful from the harm caused by Mr. McCann and to help ensure the integrity of our Catholic organizations and institutions. Without this action, others will feel at liberty to attack the Church and its faithful with defamatory statements and lies.
Updates
July 12, 2020
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people have come forward to agree that this is a conversation we need to have. This momentum belongs entirely to you because I never imagined this would reach so many people.
22 Comments
What difference can it make as to the color of the baby? He was our savior and we should respect Him as such. None of us would be here if He had not made the ultimate sacrifice. Would you have been able to do that?
Sad, but his inclusive comment judging all as being 'evil' (racist) requires that he, as one who represents an aspect of the Church, requires he be dismissed.
how did this man get into a position of power. He is not right. He knows little of the history of our church.
I support him personally if he is removing the beam from his eye. However, assuming that all other Catholics have that same beam in our eye is an improper rush to judgement.
This man’s comment do NOT represent the Catholic Church. It is considered a mortal SIN to be racist in Catholicism. Mr. Rob McCanns comments are baseless, unsubstantiated, and were intended to nothing but harm to the church that has done so much good for all people of all colors for thousands of years.
I asked Rob McCann for "evidence" they had that justified giving me a ten day notice for noise for times I was asleep. I also asked why evidence I sent in via email about a harassing neighbor wasn't even opened (I put a tracker in emails for delivery / opens). His response back to me for asking questions was: " Rob McCann Fri, Dec 19, 10:43 AM (2 days ago) to me, Bronwynn Please remove me from this email string. I don't intend to respond or comment on any of them. Our housing staff has been and will continue to respond to your concerns as needed/appropriate, and frankly, my investigations into your many previous emails on these topics have indicated clearly that you are not being complete or truthful in your description of events. Please direct your concerns to the housing team." Without any evidence, he accused me of "not being complete or truthful in your description of events" then proceeded to ignore me when I asked him to back up his statements. Bishop John Daly's office has denied that they are involved in any fashion with Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington, which I know is a lie as he is listed as being on the board of directors.
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We call on the Bishop John Daly, the USCCB and the National Catholic Charities President Sister Donna Markham and National CEO Marguerite Harmon, to call for the removal of Eastern Washington CEO Rob McCann from his office and as an employee of Catholic Charities.
On June 19th Rob McCann, President and CEO of Catholic Charities Eastern Washington, released a Youtube video in which he publicly declared that the Catholic Church is “racist” because Jesus was ‘white.’
Mr. McCann states in his video that… “Our Catholic faith tradition was built on the premise that a baby born in a Manger in the Middle East was a white baby. So how can we be surprised to know that we are a church that must still fight against racism even now?”
Mr. McCann further declares that the “hard truth” is that he and every “white person living in America” is a racist.
He states… “For me as a white person, saying I'm not a racist is like saying fish is not wet,” he went on to say. “My Catholic church and my Catholic Charities organization is racist. How could they not be?”
Although, his Local ordinary, Bishop John Daly, is to be commended in that he had Mr. McCann issue an apology, this action is less than appropriate with regard to the degree of damning and condemning statements Mr. McCann publicly issued on his June 19th video. His statements falsely indict all Catholics regardless of race or ethnicity. Furthermore, His statements go beyond condemning his fellow faithful, but also condemn all white persons regardless of creed or religion; not to mention the outright lies he states about the Church itself. Mr. McCann and his statement are absolutely contrary to Catholic teaching. He should not be allowed to remain on any Catholic organizations payroll; the payroll that is funded by the many faithful. Mr. McCann has egregiously offended these faithful and the Church by his public statements.
We call for Mr. Rob McCann’s immediate removal as CEO of Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington and to not be allowed to be employed by any Catholic organization or institution. This action is not retributive in nature, but is necessary for the restoration of the Church and its faithful from the harm caused by Mr. McCann and to help ensure the integrity of our Catholic organizations and institutions. Without this action, others will feel at liberty to attack the Church and its faithful with defamatory statements and lies.
Updates
July 12, 2020
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people have come forward to agree that this is a conversation we need to have. This momentum belongs entirely to you because I never imagined this would reach so many people.
22 Comments
If Mr. McCann feels this way why would he want to work for such an organization? I would think he would willingly resign immediately. And he should.
What difference can it make as to the color of the baby? He was our savior and we should respect Him as such. None of us would be here if He had not made the ultimate sacrifice. Would you have been able to do that?
Sad, but his inclusive comment judging all as being 'evil' (racist) requires that he, as one who represents an aspect of the Church, requires he be dismissed.
how did this man get into a position of power. He is not right. He knows little of the history of our church.
I support him personally if he is removing the beam from his eye. However, assuming that all other Catholics have that same beam in our eye is an improper rush to judgement.
This man’s comment do NOT represent the Catholic Church. It is considered a mortal SIN to be racist in Catholicism. Mr. Rob McCanns comments are baseless, unsubstantiated, and were intended to nothing but harm to the church that has done so much good for all people of all colors for thousands of years.
I asked Rob McCann for "evidence" they had that justified giving me a ten day notice for noise for times I was asleep. I also asked why evidence I sent in via email about a harassing neighbor wasn't even opened (I put a tracker in emails for delivery / opens). His response back to me for asking questions was: " Rob McCann Fri, Dec 19, 10:43 AM (2 days ago) to me, Bronwynn Please remove me from this email string. I don't intend to respond or comment on any of them. Our housing staff has been and will continue to respond to your concerns as needed/appropriate, and frankly, my investigations into your many previous emails on these topics have indicated clearly that you are not being complete or truthful in your description of events. Please direct your concerns to the housing team." Without any evidence, he accused me of "not being complete or truthful in your description of events" then proceeded to ignore me when I asked him to back up his statements. Bishop John Daly's office has denied that they are involved in any fashion with Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington, which I know is a lie as he is listed as being on the board of directors.
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If Mr. McCann feels this way why would he want to work for such an organization? I would think he would willingly resign immediately. And he should.