If he was fired NOT because he refused to remain silent about Leo's bad episcopal appointments; his failure to discipline bishops who engage in abuse, cover-ups, and reprisals; his support for illegal immigration which has resulted in some 300,000 misplaced immigrant children; his decision not to get rid of Fernandez who co-authored Fiducia Supplicans, etc., then what is the REAL REASON behind his dismissal?
I read the statement from the board of directors and my spidey sense radar immediately went up. What it sounded like the typical evasive statement from a corporate entity... meaning that John Henry was asking too many questions & they had to get rid of him. I unsubscribed from LifeSite. I don't trust them.
After reading the equivocating statement from the Board, and given the fact that LifeSiteNews has not supported my work in exposing clerical sex abuse, episcopal cover-ups, and reprisals, I too have lost confidence in their operation. Might their readership have gone down when they started reporting more on political matters while shying away from various problems that have caused many Catholics to leave the Church? Am I the only one who detected a shift away from in-depth investigative journalism like they did when they exposed all the abuse that Pope Francis covered up in Argentina? After exposing Francis, are they afraid to report the truth about Pope Leo XIV whose acts and omissions make one think he should have chosen the name Francis II? Will LifeSiteNews evolve into another Catholic News Agency (CNA) that tries to lead Catholics to believe that the abuse crisis is over; that seminaries are filled with devout straight candidates; and that doctrinal teachings of the Church will now be upheld because the new pope is blessing the faithful in Latin?
I was so sorry to see that news last night. John-Henry has always been a spectacular host to watch, listen to, and read his countless news articles. God Bless you Bishop Strickland for shining the light on this matter and will pray for John-Henry.
No offense Your Excellency but how exactly do you know that Westen was not removed for criticizing Robert Prevost who was elected by an illegal conclave that had 13 illegal electors who were by law not permitted to be there thus nullifying whatever 'election' took place.
Despite your good and holy intentions, your correction omits any clarifications or alternative reasons for JHW’s departure. In this light, or lack thereof, your sincere attempt to calm the waters doesn’t. We’ve watched LSN censor and ban much open and honest debate in recent years. All is not well there.
It is difficult to say definitively what happened without a full investigation of the Destructive Hidden Influences. Without correctly identifying such agents, one can "get it wrong." So, perhaps it was wise of the Bishop to resist assigning blame.
The lack of public statement from LSN invites suspicion.
It reminds me of when EWTN removed Fr. J. Corapi over accusation from a woman.
I assume was false-accusation because modern womanhood should not be trusted given studies of Parental Fraud and False-accusations informs us to require real proof, and never again casually destroy or dispose another man until False-Witness women are publicly punished - tasered till screaming and soiling self, a Mercy because Justice is death.
Also, Fr. Corapi was vocal anti-abortion and similar that this Modernist heretical sick Church doesn't have the testicles to support. Shame.
Father Corapi, to whom I owe a debt of prayer for his place in my return to Catholicism, was also very vocal about the problem of actively homosexual bishops. He said he could name names, but had the good sense not to. I’m sure that played a part in his engineered demise as a public figure.
This is shocking and I'm deeply saddened by this! John Henry IS Life Site News in my opinion. I don't get it. I feel like the entire world has lost its collective mind... Except for Bishop Strickland. He's the voice of sanity. Thank you, Bishop Strickland, for being that beacon of light in the storm, keeping us on course.
DEAR SHEPHERD STRICKLAND, YOUR GIFT FOR TRUTH ARE RESULTING US AS WE DEMAND TRUTH ALWAYS AS THE ONLY WAY JESUS EVER CAME TO HIS FLOCK, YOU ARE A VOICE FOR JESUS AS HE WISHES US TO BE. I WANT TO MIRROR JESUS ENOUGH TO BE LABELED LIKE YOURSELF ALL THE TIME. I PRAY TO BE ONE OF YOUR FLOCK THAT MIGHT BE SOMEDAY
Thank you for your support of John-Henry, Bishop Strickland. I'm really going to miss his smile, his quiet, kind nature, and his excellent reports. God bless you, Bishop Strickland, for always speaking the truth and leading us in the right direction. You are one of the few I can count on.
It was a hostile takeover. HE FOUNDED the company, and he stood for truth, unlike so many in the Catholic media. I hope LifeSite tanks after this. John-Henry IS LifeSite and I am sorry, Bishop, you know that he was fired for this.
Sad fact is, nothing has been made public regarding the reason for John’s departure. Until it is, we should sit still and let things work themselves through the process.
Thank you for being a spiritual shepherd. And thank you for speaking when silence is easier, and for reminding us what holy leadership truly looks like: service, sacrifice, and unwavering love for Christ and His Church.
We at MaltaLeeds Heart to Heart have read your words with deep reverence and a shared sorrow, tempered only by hope in the victory of truth and love.
Your spiritual leadership radiates the kind of courage and charity that our Church so desperately needs today.
We echo your affirmation: John-Henry Westen has been a steadfast voice in defense of life, family, and the unchanging teachings of Christ’s Church.
Whatever the circumstances behind recent decisions, it is never ours to sow doubt or spread division. Instead, it is ours to pray, to fast, and to guard the unity of the Spirit.
It is love; holy, crucified, resurrected love, that will save the Church. Not strategy. Not speculation.
We all need to cling to the Cross. Stay in the Heart of Mary. Stand with the Church, in penance.
The enemy would have us fight each other. Christ calls us to wash each other's feet.
We are praying for John-Henry Westen, for LifeSiteNews, and for every voice that strives to speak the truth in love. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus guard them. May the Immaculate Heart of Mary comfort them.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, burning with love for Your Bride, the Church,
have mercy on us.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, motherly refuge in times of trial,
pray for us.
And unite what has been divided. Heal what has been wounded.
God bless you, America's Bishop; we need to defend the truth, and the truth speakers -John Henry and others who's voices are important beacons of clarity in this time of confusion
If he was fired NOT because he refused to remain silent about Leo's bad episcopal appointments; his failure to discipline bishops who engage in abuse, cover-ups, and reprisals; his support for illegal immigration which has resulted in some 300,000 misplaced immigrant children; his decision not to get rid of Fernandez who co-authored Fiducia Supplicans, etc., then what is the REAL REASON behind his dismissal?
I read the statement from the board of directors and my spidey sense radar immediately went up. What it sounded like the typical evasive statement from a corporate entity... meaning that John Henry was asking too many questions & they had to get rid of him. I unsubscribed from LifeSite. I don't trust them.
After reading the equivocating statement from the Board, and given the fact that LifeSiteNews has not supported my work in exposing clerical sex abuse, episcopal cover-ups, and reprisals, I too have lost confidence in their operation. Might their readership have gone down when they started reporting more on political matters while shying away from various problems that have caused many Catholics to leave the Church? Am I the only one who detected a shift away from in-depth investigative journalism like they did when they exposed all the abuse that Pope Francis covered up in Argentina? After exposing Francis, are they afraid to report the truth about Pope Leo XIV whose acts and omissions make one think he should have chosen the name Francis II? Will LifeSiteNews evolve into another Catholic News Agency (CNA) that tries to lead Catholics to believe that the abuse crisis is over; that seminaries are filled with devout straight candidates; and that doctrinal teachings of the Church will now be upheld because the new pope is blessing the faithful in Latin?
This negativity is not helpful at this time.
He's entitled to ask the question. I'm sick and tired of people being accused of "negativity" when they speak up or question anything.
Maybe he signed an NDA.
Thank you, Bishop Joseph, for trying to prevent division by speaking the truth! God bless you for always being a true shepherd.
I was so sorry to see that news last night. John-Henry has always been a spectacular host to watch, listen to, and read his countless news articles. God Bless you Bishop Strickland for shining the light on this matter and will pray for John-Henry.
No offense Your Excellency but how exactly do you know that Westen was not removed for criticizing Robert Prevost who was elected by an illegal conclave that had 13 illegal electors who were by law not permitted to be there thus nullifying whatever 'election' took place.
Thank you for putting your approval and standing toe to toe with this good man.
Despite your good and holy intentions, your correction omits any clarifications or alternative reasons for JHW’s departure. In this light, or lack thereof, your sincere attempt to calm the waters doesn’t. We’ve watched LSN censor and ban much open and honest debate in recent years. All is not well there.
It is difficult to say definitively what happened without a full investigation of the Destructive Hidden Influences. Without correctly identifying such agents, one can "get it wrong." So, perhaps it was wise of the Bishop to resist assigning blame.
I agree, and it goes to my point. Why say anything if it further obscures and doesn’t quell the controversy?
Exactly. Thank you. Well said.
The lack of public statement from LSN invites suspicion.
It reminds me of when EWTN removed Fr. J. Corapi over accusation from a woman.
I assume was false-accusation because modern womanhood should not be trusted given studies of Parental Fraud and False-accusations informs us to require real proof, and never again casually destroy or dispose another man until False-Witness women are publicly punished - tasered till screaming and soiling self, a Mercy because Justice is death.
Also, Fr. Corapi was vocal anti-abortion and similar that this Modernist heretical sick Church doesn't have the testicles to support. Shame.
God Bless., Steve
Father Corapi, to whom I owe a debt of prayer for his place in my return to Catholicism, was also very vocal about the problem of actively homosexual bishops. He said he could name names, but had the good sense not to. I’m sure that played a part in his engineered demise as a public figure.
Boom! Thank you, your Eminence.
Let us be patient until we learn where John Henry plants his flag.
I read the letter from Life Site today which is as perplexing as it is informative.
This is shocking and I'm deeply saddened by this! John Henry IS Life Site News in my opinion. I don't get it. I feel like the entire world has lost its collective mind... Except for Bishop Strickland. He's the voice of sanity. Thank you, Bishop Strickland, for being that beacon of light in the storm, keeping us on course.
DEAR SHEPHERD STRICKLAND, YOUR GIFT FOR TRUTH ARE RESULTING US AS WE DEMAND TRUTH ALWAYS AS THE ONLY WAY JESUS EVER CAME TO HIS FLOCK, YOU ARE A VOICE FOR JESUS AS HE WISHES US TO BE. I WANT TO MIRROR JESUS ENOUGH TO BE LABELED LIKE YOURSELF ALL THE TIME. I PRAY TO BE ONE OF YOUR FLOCK THAT MIGHT BE SOMEDAY
DONNELLYMJJD@GMAIL.COM
Thank you for your support of John-Henry, Bishop Strickland. I'm really going to miss his smile, his quiet, kind nature, and his excellent reports. God bless you, Bishop Strickland, for always speaking the truth and leading us in the right direction. You are one of the few I can count on.
It was a hostile takeover. HE FOUNDED the company, and he stood for truth, unlike so many in the Catholic media. I hope LifeSite tanks after this. John-Henry IS LifeSite and I am sorry, Bishop, you know that he was fired for this.
Sad fact is, nothing has been made public regarding the reason for John’s departure. Until it is, we should sit still and let things work themselves through the process.
Dear Bishop Joseph,
Thank you for being a spiritual shepherd. And thank you for speaking when silence is easier, and for reminding us what holy leadership truly looks like: service, sacrifice, and unwavering love for Christ and His Church.
We at MaltaLeeds Heart to Heart have read your words with deep reverence and a shared sorrow, tempered only by hope in the victory of truth and love.
Your spiritual leadership radiates the kind of courage and charity that our Church so desperately needs today.
We echo your affirmation: John-Henry Westen has been a steadfast voice in defense of life, family, and the unchanging teachings of Christ’s Church.
Whatever the circumstances behind recent decisions, it is never ours to sow doubt or spread division. Instead, it is ours to pray, to fast, and to guard the unity of the Spirit.
It is love; holy, crucified, resurrected love, that will save the Church. Not strategy. Not speculation.
We all need to cling to the Cross. Stay in the Heart of Mary. Stand with the Church, in penance.
The enemy would have us fight each other. Christ calls us to wash each other's feet.
We are praying for John-Henry Westen, for LifeSiteNews, and for every voice that strives to speak the truth in love. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus guard them. May the Immaculate Heart of Mary comfort them.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, burning with love for Your Bride, the Church,
have mercy on us.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, motherly refuge in times of trial,
pray for us.
And unite what has been divided. Heal what has been wounded.
Amen.
Beautiful. Indeed, this is the course the Holy Ghost would have us take. Amen.🙏
That is very good to hear. I hope Lifesite remains a trustworthy source. There are so few.
God bless you, America's Bishop; we need to defend the truth, and the truth speakers -John Henry and others who's voices are important beacons of clarity in this time of confusion
Thank you John Henry