Cardinal Dolan and Scott Walker - Holy Hill Mass (Video)

At Cardinal Dolan's Mass of Thanksgiving at Holy Hill yesterday, Cardinal Dolan recognized some individuals during his homily, including politicians.

Governor Scott Walker and his wife, Tonette, Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, Rep. Paul Ryan, Tommy Thompson, and Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke were in attendance, and named by Cardinal Dolan.

He said, "Distinguished civic leaders - did you see the great array of civic leaders who we have? I'm so honored to welcome you and salute you as true friends."

When Cardinal Dolan welcomed Gov. Walker, the congregation burst into robust and lengthy applause and cheers.

The others received applause as well, but the applause for Gov. Walker definitely seemed to be a statement of support. It must have been comforting to Gov. Walker to be embraced so warmly.

After the applause for our governor subsided, Cardinal Dolan joked, "Governor, take heart. I got recalled back here from Archbishop Listecki."

Question: Why wasn't Tom Barrett, mayor of Milwaukee, at Mass? Other than David Clarke, who's really more of a conservative, there were no Democrat politicians. Why?

I know Barrett, as mayor, met with Cardinal Dolan when he was the Archbishop of Milwaukee. Why would Catholic Barrett not be at Mass to welcome back the beloved Cardinal Dolan?

No Democrats from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee?

Their absence was remarkable.

Barrett, a Catholic, apparently determined that attending the Mass would not be in his political interest.

I can't imagine what would have been on Barrett's schedule that kept him from Holy Hill yesterday.

Take note, Wisconsin Catholics.


Here's video of Cardinal Dolan's homily:



As usual, Cardinal Dolan's homily was uplifting. It's theme was Jesus as the Good Shepherd. He displayed sincere humility and, of course, his sense of humor.

We, in Wisconsin, were so blessed to have Cardinal Dolan as our shepherd for seven years. He truly is a man of God.