My Novus Ordo local Roman Catholic Church is better than many others because my priest is very orthodox in his teaching. I hope you find a Roman Catholic Church that is likewise orthodox. Have you sought out any with a Tridentine Mass?
I would say that the Maronite Catholic Church that NYer attends is much closer to the Roman Catholic that what you seen to be talking about. But I am unsure of what you are so dissatisfied. You just spoke of “scandals”.
The Catholic Church is stronger now with new priests who have come through seminaries that have passed through inspections by a team sent from Pope Benedict. Change is happening. Look for the new Bishops that are being named by Pope Benedict. Very strong and straight-messaging, telling the people what they need to hear — not what the people necessarily want to hear. We are getting some wonderful Shepherds.
When you think back to Pope John Paul II’s funeral, do you remember seeing the Maronite priests? They were there!
Yeah, I remember... such deep and beautiful music :)
I expect an arduous and time consuming search... but I will give it a try. Thanks.