Fr. James Altman
Fr. James Altmann, a priest of La Crosse, gained attention after an August 30, 2020, video was published on YouTube, in which the priest said that “You can not be Catholic and be a Democrat. Period.”
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La Crosse bishop removes Father Altman from ministry
Fr. James Altman has been removed from ministry after Bishop William Callahan of La Crosse sought privately to correct the... Read more
Controversial La Crosse priest says he will challenge bishop's request to resign
Fr. James Altman, a controversial priest of the Diocese of La Crosse who published a viral video statement last year... Read more
Politics divides, but Christ unites: Madison bishop confronts Catholic 'acrimony'
The polarization of American politics means that Catholics must be a force for unity rather than “divisively tribal,” and clergy... Read more
Fr. James Martin connects Catholic leaders to Capitol riots; Bishop Stika unimpressed
Bishop Richard Stika of Nashville voiced skepticism of Father James Martin’s recent essay claiming that Catholic leaders’ criticism of President-elect... Read more
ANALYSIS: Pro-life Democrats are gone from Congress, now what?
The consolidation of pro-life votes within one political party raises questions about the movement’s long-term political interests. If only one party... Read more
La Crosse bishop to correct ‘Catholics can’t be Democrats’ priest
After a Wisconsin priest said in a viral video that no Catholic can be a Democrat, the priest’s bishop said... Read more
