Fr. Long – New Walden

Let’s Rebuild St. Andrew’s. We Can Start with the Library.

I am posting the comments of “through another lens” because, frankly, they stunned me: “Paul, I do not believe the 4 staff members who were fired without cause or notice (all on the same day) or the 2 additional staff members who resigned would share in the view that Fr. Long “… acted in ways […]

by John Gravino

Is Boycotting Immoral?

The boycott seems to be the hot topic in the comments section, and because it has received so much criticism, I thought I should say something in its defense. First I need to correct some FAKE NEWS that is circulating. There is not a shred of evidence that Fr. Long was forced out or pressured […]

by John Gravino

Official Announcement from the Diocese of Raleigh

From the Diocese of Raleigh website . . .

by John Gravino

The Big Picture at St. Andrew’s

medium picture First, the medium picture. I have expressed to friends privately my opinion that this “resignation” is not a done deal. If I am right, this is good news for Fr. Long’s supporters and bad news for his opponents (like me). My past experiences with the diocese lead me to this conclusion. We thought, […]

by John Gravino

Habemus Pastorem? Seeing Smoke at St. Andrew’s. . . .

It is a long-standing journalistic tradition to speculate about papal successions and some-such things and to report every rumor that comes along. We at NewWalden have higher standards however. Which is why we spared you the Fr. Philip Johnson rumor—he was simply too young and inexperienced for the rumor to be credible. But a new […]

by John Gravino

Answering Your Questions

The comments section has been pretty active for the past several days, and the subject that is on everybody’s mind is St. Andrew’s and Fr. Long. ( In case you didn’t know, if you are following some of these discussions, there is a section on the left sidebar that displays the latest comments. Clicking on […]

by John Gravino

Breaking: The Bishop Has Accepted Long’s Resignation

Now is a time for prayer and healing. . . .

by John Gravino

Breaking: Fr. Long Meets with Bishop Today.

The bishop will decide whether to accept or reject Long’s resignation.

by John Gravino

Breaking News: Fr. William Long Has Resigned.

We are working to confirm this report . . . .

by John Gravino

Fr. Long: “St. Paul Was in Error.”

This recording is very short. It comes from Sunday Mass, January 21, 2018. Fr. Long’s custom is to give an introduction before each reading, and, here, Long is introducing the second reading, which comes from 1Cor. 7:29–31. Long’s message is predictable: St. Paul was at a “lower level of development.” He had an “incorrect world […]

by John Gravino

Should We Boycott the “Bishop’s Annual Appeal”? Take the Poll.

Vote now!

by John Gravino

Did Fr. Long Commit Sacrilege Against the Eucharist?

Did Fr. Long excommunicate himself by his actions? If he did, how can he still be a priest? How can the masses he celebrates be valid? How can the sacraments he administers be valid? These are important questions that people who continue to attend St. Andrew’s must ask themselves.