DuBay's public denouncement of Cardinal McIntyre was also criticized by Roman Catholics around the nation, many of whom believed that the church should play no role in matters pertaining to race relations and civil rights. Included in the files are letters and postcards addressed to DuBay that criticize the priest for opposing his superior; several items are accompanied by article clippings that discuss racial tension in general and DuBay's actions specifically. Items in the folder assume a racist tone and criticize the priest for advocating racial integration.