Oh, I think the ones who ordered this take down of Westen and LSN are way above Prevost's Vatican pay grade. This is New World Order stuff. As soon as it happened I thought of James O'Keefe at Project Veritas. Same operation. Mother Angelica and EWTN also comes to mind.
My theory is when they can't blackmail or flip the CEO of one of these outlets broadcasting the truth, they infiltrate the Board of Directors, stack the deck, and throw the guy out.
I think the fall of Michael Voris and Church Militant is another example, only they were able to work on Voris' weakness of being same-sex attracted, and so they had ol' Milo Yiannopoulos sashay across the stage, and sing the sweet siren song Voris was so susceptible to, and then once Voris succumbed to the temptation of his old sinful life, and more than likely wouldn't go away peacefully, they exposed him and destroyed the outlet.
They couldn't care less if the organization is destroyed, because the mission is to silence the voice of truth that is contrary to the narrative. If they can use the resulting organization to promote their narrative (EWTN), they do so. If that doesn't work, they let it die (like Project Veritas) or take it down (like Church Militant).
You are SPOT ON! This is the New World Order/One World Religion at work here. The minute I realized just WHO Dcn Keith Fournier is, everything made sense to me. Trouble always follows that guy! Known him since the 1980’s in Steubenville. Knowing that he was also working under Bishop Strickland in Tyler, TX, I now wonder if he was involved in the good bishop’s removal. Idk, I just know that trouble always follows him. Because of JHW’s love and esteem for Bishop Strickland, I believe he was naive in letting Dcn. Fournier into the LSN fold without knowing his background. I’ve never heard of this new CEO Hoover guy but the fact that he came from Microsoft with no background in Catholic media tells me everything I need to know. The devil is so cunning, isn’t he?? We all must be so careful who we let into our inner circles, ESPECIALLY such good solid media outlets like LSN! You are soooo right that when they can’t flip the CEO, they infiltrate the boards, stack the deck and then oust the CEO. Your insights about Michael Voris are awesome!!! I never thought about that with Milo. Boy the devil is so cunning, isn’t he??
I had not connected that Deacon Keith Fournier was with Bishop Strickland in Tyler, Texas. Yes, I remember that now, and that he seemed a little shady to me even in his comments after Bishop Strickland was removed. Thanks!
I'm not very familiar with Deacon Fournier, except that I remember seeing his emails in my inbox multiple times and deciding not to read them for some reason because something always felt off (one way to put it is they felt "too Novus Ordo"). Now I know I had a reason to dislike him.
In a nutshell, I agree with those posters saying there's more to it. Microsoft-Bill Gates-New World Order death cult (pro-abortion; assisted dying; population control in any way possible e.g. mRNA jabs, many courtesy of Gates himself) ramping up for what they think (I presume) will be their glorious hour. They don't want any pro-life, pro-God, pro-Catholicism influences with large audiences.
They were never going to allow pro-life sites to flourish without trying to destroy them and it's probably child's play for them to take them down, if by a slow creep rather than an explosion.
I've been a reasonably regular reader of Lifesite over 10 years but it's changed dramatically and I don't read much there any more (banned about 5 times!). I also avoided Westen's rather weird stuff headlines like aliens, suspect apparitions and what have you. I think it was a big mistake, and don't understand why he got into it all (and someone else has mentioned charismatic movement) but I don't think what's happened has anything to do with that. From the available information, I believe something nasty's crawled out of the woodwork and he got in its way, and we all know whom the the New World Order serves.
I'm not in the least bit surprised that this has happened - there's been something strange going on for a while and I have the same feeling about another major site, the behaviour of which is very similar - just saying.
The whole charismatic renewal, the constant reference to the Holy Spirit and charisms, is nothing more than a substitute for Apostolicity.
First, the various Protestant sects tried to legitimize themselves with charismaticism. Charismaticism, as a "direct and living connection with the Holy Spirit," is an attempt to legitimize their break with the Apostolic faith, tradition, and Church and to make up for the lack of Apostolicity. Now the conciliar-synodal antichurch is doing the same. But in doing so, it only makes it clear that it is not the Apostolic Church.
>> co-CEO Robert Hoover, a former Microsoft executive with no prior experience in Catholic media
>> According to multiple internal sources, Hoover has imposed what employees are calling a “tyrannical company-wide lockdown.”
Fron Kokx:
>> LSN LEGAL COUNSEL Keith Fournier publicly defends "praying in tongues for over 50 years."
>> Fournier defends PREVOST'S pagan Mass, re-packaged as the "Care of Creation" Mass
There you go.
We knew that vermin had infested LSN and managed a coup.
What a revolting combination -- Big tech overlord crossed with demon addled so-called-charasmatic.
Undobubtedly they've pulled in others of their ilk and now they're trying to purge any remaining faithful.
Prayers that Westen and Kokx managed to thwart them and clean things up.
Until/if they do though -- there clearly is even more reason to stay clear of the wretched mess that LSN has become.
Thanks to Jackson, Kokx, and Westen for standing up to them. Hopefully they inspire others still within that mess. [Apologies, and please delete if this is double posted.]
The hostile takeover of LSN at the budding start of Pope Bob’s rein was as sketchy as dollar store cheese. Begs the question were the individuals running the various Trad Inc. brand names “persuaded” in any unseemly way by Vatican agents to stand down on criticism of Francis II… err… Bob I… I mean Leo XIV?
Who appointed Hoover as CEO? It appears there is a power struggle going on between Ismert, who as Chairman of the Board ordinarily outranks Hoover as CEO, and Hoover. Hoover was able to implement the lockdown, however. I wonder who’s pulling the strings.
Speaking of, I’m sure others have noted the change of name for EWTN/Raymond Arroyo’s “Papal Posse” to “Prayer Posse”.
Catholics have always had tolerance for the different “flavours” of Catholicism in each other. We may have dear Catholic friends who go gaga over an unapproved apparition, or find solace in traveling to anpparition sites. Others may choose to kneel on the floor to receive Communion on the tongue. Some have appreciated the charismatic renewal, and tongues are a quiet private consolation for them in their spiritual life. Others have a weighted focus on Mary, sometimes seeming to sideline Jesus. Some focus on novenas. Through all this we love and remain as Catholic friends, focusing on the central tenets of our beloved Catholic faith - the tenets that unite us. It may be a priest or parish karens who get knicker-knocked, screaming “Beware the attack in Unity!” over a parishioner kneeling for Communion on the tongue. The rest of the parish barely notices (if at all) and gets on with their lives. We are faithful Catholics. We love the Lord, love His Church, and seek to love and tolerate one another, all with differing flavours of piety.
We might be seeing here who is in the details now - dividing and conquering a ministry.
For what it is worth, I have heard at least a dozen around me say in the last few years that they rarely read Lifesite any more; they just scan the headlines - if that. Why? It is thought by some, myself included, it has become too strident, sometimes overreacting too quickly to news, and moving away from the original pro-life focus. The Church has always moved slowly. Perhaps we need to think about that.
Consider calling all parties involved to go on a three-day retreat with solid, knowledgeable third-party priests as directors. Pray together, eat together, receive the sacraments together. Kyrie eleison.
Sounds like Mystica Pollyanna to me. And as for tolerating the many "flavors" of Catholicism, uh-uh. There was only ONE flavor of Catholicism before Vatican II where every Catholic - good, bad, or indifferent - knew what the Faith was about, or could know if they cared to learn. And it didn't change to suit one's fancy at any given moment. It was always the same - One, Holy (pivotal word here, holy), Catholic, and Apostolic. A Catholic could go to Mass anywhere in the world and follow it because it was the same everywhere, said in one language - Latin - with the interpretation to the vernacular on one side of the missal and Latin on the other. We were catechized under one Catechism of the Church, taught what sin was, and how to work out our salvation here on earth. There were no charismatic renewals, guitar or clown masses, abbreviated habits, or pagan rituals to Pachamama. Yes, the Church moved slowly, not rushing into "canonizing" questionable propagandist social stars and soft-on-doctrine so-called apparitions. You talk about dividing and conquering a ministry. That's exactly what VII did to the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church - it splintered her into exactly the melting pot of various "flavors" you describe above, with absolutely no unity. I want the True Church back, not this Ecclesia Haeretica.
Perhaps I was not clear. Maybe emphasis on certain “pieties” would be more accurate. I thought that became evident in the totality of my original posting.
We are faithful Catholics who live with other faithful Catholics, and we all know that good people take solace in, or emphasize, certain aspects of the faith (and, yes, sometimes it seems to others it can be too much of an emphasis). At the same time we all embrace the teachings of the Church, love the Sacraments and Sacred Scripture as best as we can.
I am not young, and I can say with certainty that most faithful Catholics I have known over these years have glommed onto a piety of sorts that consoles them, while not taking them away from the centrality of Catholic faith. One chases after every apparition that comes up, yet attends daily Mass, spends hours daily in intercessory prayer, leads an exemplary life. Another says Mother Mary and her deep faith in the rosary are her main focus and does not wish to meditate on Scripture; she is a holy, pious woman.
We are fearfully and wonderfully made, yet we are in part formed by our upbringing, teachers, environment. We are wounded and seek wholeness in our journey to God, battered by circumstance, culture, and the love that is available to us. We are sharing a path on the Kingdom of Heaven Road to the kingdom of heaven. God know our wounds, weaknesses, strengths and gifts. Most importantly, He knows our hearts.
My point, perhaps poorly made, was that we need to remember to cut each other some slack. We know not the struggles of other Catholics as they seek solace in faith. Many are dancing as fast as they can with the knowledge, circumstances and gifts they have. And I would hope that tolerance is given me as I seek to live out my Catholic faith. These are not easy times to be Catholic. Thanks be to God we have the grace of the sacraments.
I believe calling JHW a prophet is mistaken when the big picture is taken into account. I would call him controlled opposition, one who was deviating too far. Something interesting to note is that LSN would allow comments & replies leading readers to novusordowatch.org or other sede sites like whitesmoke1958.com, which other Trad V2 sites would not allow. Maybe that's the main reason for his ouster?
I’ve gotten to know John-Henry a little as he was my guest speaker last year for the not-for-profit organization that I run, Tennesseans For Life. He’s really an amazing Catholic and person. He wouldn’t even allow us to reimburse him for travel expenses as he considers helping the pro-life movement as his missionary work. I will forever be grateful to his generosity and what he shared with me.
In regard to the Microsoft executive, I dealt with him as well on a separate matter. I was not impressed and that’s all that I’m going to say.
In regard to Strickland, he really disappoints me, as he stabbed John-Henry in the back in that leaked audio clip. John-Henry was the first person to go and reach out to him and supported him after he was cancelled. I am so disappointed in him.
My family is dedicating our rosaries for John-Henry and that God may guide him through this battle. Whatever happens, my family will always support this brave Catholic man.
Just saw this video by Joe McClane claiming he was given a video leak to the LSN board meeting that ousted John-Henry Westen (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE0qWtKpwQU) and was very damaging to JHW. McClane refused to play the leaked clip but says it was actually sent to Christine Harrington of Eternal Life Plan and could be heard there directly. (I saw a video of this woman once, she apparently worked for Church Militant before the downfall; did not care for her at all, very damning popesplainer-type.) Anyway, I couldn't find the video where she claims to have this revealing board clip. Does anyone else know about this and what it says?
No, but I think Joe McClane, whoever he is, is displaying appalling behaviour, playing with this 'video leak'. He's enjoying having fun with his 'shall I or shan't I tell you what's in it' tripe - like a child in the playground. Whatever the truth, he's not helping and if it turns out to be fraudulent , he'll have helped spread slander.
Talk about night and day. Whooda thunkit would be this bad in such a short time. I got whiplash! Welp I canceled my LSN recurring donations and am patiently waiting for what Westen has up his sleeve. He doesn't need this.
Where there is Microsoft execs, the blue screen of death is never far behind.
Same with Deacon Keith Fournier!
Agree!
It's like evil forces have entered LifeSite to tear it apart. So tragic.
It all smacks of the long fingers of the false Conciliar Church putting a death grip on LSN. Excellent reporting Mr. Jackson!
Oh, I think the ones who ordered this take down of Westen and LSN are way above Prevost's Vatican pay grade. This is New World Order stuff. As soon as it happened I thought of James O'Keefe at Project Veritas. Same operation. Mother Angelica and EWTN also comes to mind.
My theory is when they can't blackmail or flip the CEO of one of these outlets broadcasting the truth, they infiltrate the Board of Directors, stack the deck, and throw the guy out.
I think the fall of Michael Voris and Church Militant is another example, only they were able to work on Voris' weakness of being same-sex attracted, and so they had ol' Milo Yiannopoulos sashay across the stage, and sing the sweet siren song Voris was so susceptible to, and then once Voris succumbed to the temptation of his old sinful life, and more than likely wouldn't go away peacefully, they exposed him and destroyed the outlet.
They couldn't care less if the organization is destroyed, because the mission is to silence the voice of truth that is contrary to the narrative. If they can use the resulting organization to promote their narrative (EWTN), they do so. If that doesn't work, they let it die (like Project Veritas) or take it down (like Church Militant).
They are not playin'.
You are SPOT ON! This is the New World Order/One World Religion at work here. The minute I realized just WHO Dcn Keith Fournier is, everything made sense to me. Trouble always follows that guy! Known him since the 1980’s in Steubenville. Knowing that he was also working under Bishop Strickland in Tyler, TX, I now wonder if he was involved in the good bishop’s removal. Idk, I just know that trouble always follows him. Because of JHW’s love and esteem for Bishop Strickland, I believe he was naive in letting Dcn. Fournier into the LSN fold without knowing his background. I’ve never heard of this new CEO Hoover guy but the fact that he came from Microsoft with no background in Catholic media tells me everything I need to know. The devil is so cunning, isn’t he?? We all must be so careful who we let into our inner circles, ESPECIALLY such good solid media outlets like LSN! You are soooo right that when they can’t flip the CEO, they infiltrate the boards, stack the deck and then oust the CEO. Your insights about Michael Voris are awesome!!! I never thought about that with Milo. Boy the devil is so cunning, isn’t he??
I had not connected that Deacon Keith Fournier was with Bishop Strickland in Tyler, Texas. Yes, I remember that now, and that he seemed a little shady to me even in his comments after Bishop Strickland was removed. Thanks!
I'm not very familiar with Deacon Fournier, except that I remember seeing his emails in my inbox multiple times and deciding not to read them for some reason because something always felt off (one way to put it is they felt "too Novus Ordo"). Now I know I had a reason to dislike him.
In a nutshell, I agree with those posters saying there's more to it. Microsoft-Bill Gates-New World Order death cult (pro-abortion; assisted dying; population control in any way possible e.g. mRNA jabs, many courtesy of Gates himself) ramping up for what they think (I presume) will be their glorious hour. They don't want any pro-life, pro-God, pro-Catholicism influences with large audiences.
So they infiltrate and destroy from within, just as they have governments. Schwab speaking about infiltration of governments:: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3XMPkEvTyM:
They were never going to allow pro-life sites to flourish without trying to destroy them and it's probably child's play for them to take them down, if by a slow creep rather than an explosion.
I've been a reasonably regular reader of Lifesite over 10 years but it's changed dramatically and I don't read much there any more (banned about 5 times!). I also avoided Westen's rather weird stuff headlines like aliens, suspect apparitions and what have you. I think it was a big mistake, and don't understand why he got into it all (and someone else has mentioned charismatic movement) but I don't think what's happened has anything to do with that. From the available information, I believe something nasty's crawled out of the woodwork and he got in its way, and we all know whom the the New World Order serves.
I'm not in the least bit surprised that this has happened - there's been something strange going on for a while and I have the same feeling about another major site, the behaviour of which is very similar - just saying.
The whole charismatic renewal, the constant reference to the Holy Spirit and charisms, is nothing more than a substitute for Apostolicity.
First, the various Protestant sects tried to legitimize themselves with charismaticism. Charismaticism, as a "direct and living connection with the Holy Spirit," is an attempt to legitimize their break with the Apostolic faith, tradition, and Church and to make up for the lack of Apostolicity. Now the conciliar-synodal antichurch is doing the same. But in doing so, it only makes it clear that it is not the Apostolic Church.
Key take aways.
From Jackson:
>> co-CEO Robert Hoover, a former Microsoft executive with no prior experience in Catholic media
>> According to multiple internal sources, Hoover has imposed what employees are calling a “tyrannical company-wide lockdown.”
Fron Kokx:
>> LSN LEGAL COUNSEL Keith Fournier publicly defends "praying in tongues for over 50 years."
>> Fournier defends PREVOST'S pagan Mass, re-packaged as the "Care of Creation" Mass
There you go.
We knew that vermin had infested LSN and managed a coup.
What a revolting combination -- Big tech overlord crossed with demon addled so-called-charasmatic.
Undobubtedly they've pulled in others of their ilk and now they're trying to purge any remaining faithful.
Prayers that Westen and Kokx managed to thwart them and clean things up.
Until/if they do though -- there clearly is even more reason to stay clear of the wretched mess that LSN has become.
Thanks to Jackson, Kokx, and Westen for standing up to them. Hopefully they inspire others still within that mess. [Apologies, and please delete if this is double posted.]
Louie has one of the other key pieces necessary to see the full picture in his post:
Ann Lyke.
Marketers.
Really that's all that needs to be said. Oh, and unrestrained.
The hostile takeover of LSN at the budding start of Pope Bob’s rein was as sketchy as dollar store cheese. Begs the question were the individuals running the various Trad Inc. brand names “persuaded” in any unseemly way by Vatican agents to stand down on criticism of Francis II… err… Bob I… I mean Leo XIV?
Who appointed Hoover as CEO? It appears there is a power struggle going on between Ismert, who as Chairman of the Board ordinarily outranks Hoover as CEO, and Hoover. Hoover was able to implement the lockdown, however. I wonder who’s pulling the strings.
Speaking of, I’m sure others have noted the change of name for EWTN/Raymond Arroyo’s “Papal Posse” to “Prayer Posse”.
And where is Steve Jalsevac in all this now? Is he no longer Co-Founder and Co-CEO?
Catholics have always had tolerance for the different “flavours” of Catholicism in each other. We may have dear Catholic friends who go gaga over an unapproved apparition, or find solace in traveling to anpparition sites. Others may choose to kneel on the floor to receive Communion on the tongue. Some have appreciated the charismatic renewal, and tongues are a quiet private consolation for them in their spiritual life. Others have a weighted focus on Mary, sometimes seeming to sideline Jesus. Some focus on novenas. Through all this we love and remain as Catholic friends, focusing on the central tenets of our beloved Catholic faith - the tenets that unite us. It may be a priest or parish karens who get knicker-knocked, screaming “Beware the attack in Unity!” over a parishioner kneeling for Communion on the tongue. The rest of the parish barely notices (if at all) and gets on with their lives. We are faithful Catholics. We love the Lord, love His Church, and seek to love and tolerate one another, all with differing flavours of piety.
We might be seeing here who is in the details now - dividing and conquering a ministry.
For what it is worth, I have heard at least a dozen around me say in the last few years that they rarely read Lifesite any more; they just scan the headlines - if that. Why? It is thought by some, myself included, it has become too strident, sometimes overreacting too quickly to news, and moving away from the original pro-life focus. The Church has always moved slowly. Perhaps we need to think about that.
Consider calling all parties involved to go on a three-day retreat with solid, knowledgeable third-party priests as directors. Pray together, eat together, receive the sacraments together. Kyrie eleison.
Sounds like Mystica Pollyanna to me. And as for tolerating the many "flavors" of Catholicism, uh-uh. There was only ONE flavor of Catholicism before Vatican II where every Catholic - good, bad, or indifferent - knew what the Faith was about, or could know if they cared to learn. And it didn't change to suit one's fancy at any given moment. It was always the same - One, Holy (pivotal word here, holy), Catholic, and Apostolic. A Catholic could go to Mass anywhere in the world and follow it because it was the same everywhere, said in one language - Latin - with the interpretation to the vernacular on one side of the missal and Latin on the other. We were catechized under one Catechism of the Church, taught what sin was, and how to work out our salvation here on earth. There were no charismatic renewals, guitar or clown masses, abbreviated habits, or pagan rituals to Pachamama. Yes, the Church moved slowly, not rushing into "canonizing" questionable propagandist social stars and soft-on-doctrine so-called apparitions. You talk about dividing and conquering a ministry. That's exactly what VII did to the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church - it splintered her into exactly the melting pot of various "flavors" you describe above, with absolutely no unity. I want the True Church back, not this Ecclesia Haeretica.
>> Catholics have always had tolerance for the different “flavours” of Catholicism
No.
We have not always tolerated "different flavours."
That is a Modernist VII development.
Perhaps I was not clear. Maybe emphasis on certain “pieties” would be more accurate. I thought that became evident in the totality of my original posting.
We are faithful Catholics who live with other faithful Catholics, and we all know that good people take solace in, or emphasize, certain aspects of the faith (and, yes, sometimes it seems to others it can be too much of an emphasis). At the same time we all embrace the teachings of the Church, love the Sacraments and Sacred Scripture as best as we can.
I am not young, and I can say with certainty that most faithful Catholics I have known over these years have glommed onto a piety of sorts that consoles them, while not taking them away from the centrality of Catholic faith. One chases after every apparition that comes up, yet attends daily Mass, spends hours daily in intercessory prayer, leads an exemplary life. Another says Mother Mary and her deep faith in the rosary are her main focus and does not wish to meditate on Scripture; she is a holy, pious woman.
We are fearfully and wonderfully made, yet we are in part formed by our upbringing, teachers, environment. We are wounded and seek wholeness in our journey to God, battered by circumstance, culture, and the love that is available to us. We are sharing a path on the Kingdom of Heaven Road to the kingdom of heaven. God know our wounds, weaknesses, strengths and gifts. Most importantly, He knows our hearts.
My point, perhaps poorly made, was that we need to remember to cut each other some slack. We know not the struggles of other Catholics as they seek solace in faith. Many are dancing as fast as they can with the knowledge, circumstances and gifts they have. And I would hope that tolerance is given me as I seek to live out my Catholic faith. These are not easy times to be Catholic. Thanks be to God we have the grace of the sacraments.
The narrow path IS narrow.
Appreciate your heartfelt response, Donna Ruth. Thank you for posting.
"If the board trades a prophet for a manager...."
I believe calling JHW a prophet is mistaken when the big picture is taken into account. I would call him controlled opposition, one who was deviating too far. Something interesting to note is that LSN would allow comments & replies leading readers to novusordowatch.org or other sede sites like whitesmoke1958.com, which other Trad V2 sites would not allow. Maybe that's the main reason for his ouster?
LSN used to. They starting blocking factual comments about false popes acouple of months ago.
Wonder what the intern safety scores are for the new leadership?
I’ve gotten to know John-Henry a little as he was my guest speaker last year for the not-for-profit organization that I run, Tennesseans For Life. He’s really an amazing Catholic and person. He wouldn’t even allow us to reimburse him for travel expenses as he considers helping the pro-life movement as his missionary work. I will forever be grateful to his generosity and what he shared with me.
In regard to the Microsoft executive, I dealt with him as well on a separate matter. I was not impressed and that’s all that I’m going to say.
In regard to Strickland, he really disappoints me, as he stabbed John-Henry in the back in that leaked audio clip. John-Henry was the first person to go and reach out to him and supported him after he was cancelled. I am so disappointed in him.
My family is dedicating our rosaries for John-Henry and that God may guide him through this battle. Whatever happens, my family will always support this brave Catholic man.
Just saw this video by Joe McClane claiming he was given a video leak to the LSN board meeting that ousted John-Henry Westen (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE0qWtKpwQU) and was very damaging to JHW. McClane refused to play the leaked clip but says it was actually sent to Christine Harrington of Eternal Life Plan and could be heard there directly. (I saw a video of this woman once, she apparently worked for Church Militant before the downfall; did not care for her at all, very damning popesplainer-type.) Anyway, I couldn't find the video where she claims to have this revealing board clip. Does anyone else know about this and what it says?
No, but I think Joe McClane, whoever he is, is displaying appalling behaviour, playing with this 'video leak'. He's enjoying having fun with his 'shall I or shan't I tell you what's in it' tripe - like a child in the playground. Whatever the truth, he's not helping and if it turns out to be fraudulent , he'll have helped spread slander.
Talk about night and day. Whooda thunkit would be this bad in such a short time. I got whiplash! Welp I canceled my LSN recurring donations and am patiently waiting for what Westen has up his sleeve. He doesn't need this.