Nancy Pelosi may call herself catholic but she is not....a formal and public excommunication would not change that.
The beauty and miracle of Catholicism lies in the blessing of the Eucharist. It is not the age of the church but the miracle of Christ’s sacrifice and the gift that that sacrifice bestows in the heart of the believer at mass that helps the sinner find salvation. Are there sinners ( committing grave sins no less) at every level of the church...yes and yet Christ is present with them at every mass. Remember he surrounded himself with sinners during his human life here on Earth.... doesn’t it fit that He would keep company with sinners after His resurrection as well?
Where is God you ask in the Catholic church? He is in the tabernacle, on the altar and in the hearts of the faithful.
The fruits of the church lie not in vatican city..or the offices of the bishops but with the people who learn to love Jesus... their fruits are many if you are willing to look... by their deeds you shall know them.
This article ties directly into this book:
“Bad Religion: How We Became a Nation of Heretics”
By Ross Douthat
http://www.amazon.com/Bad-Religion-Became-Nation-Heretics/dp/1439178305/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371919749&sr=8-1&keywords=bad+religion+hardcover
http://www.amazon.com/review/R19AJ0K1SC6HVO/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm
Perhaps that church could use a refresher course and some sales training.
I only offer observations about those who make claims of authority, yet whose actions show a curious reluctance to lead by example and usually drive those in need away.
That seems harmful and contrary to their mission, but what do I know? Not much.
Fortunately, it's not hard to find God if you are willing to look for Him. He will help the earnest, as well as the wretched, to develop the ears to hear and the eyes to see.