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DuBay's criticism of Cardinal McIntyre in 1964 drew praise from parishioners and human relations advocates, who believed that the Roman Catholic church's silence on issues pertaining to race relations contradicted the church's core values. Included in the files are several typed and handwritten letters addressed to DuBay that commend the priest for his actions against the church establishment and thank him for his commitment to racial equality.

Scope and Content 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...

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After he publicly denounced Cardinal McIntyre, DuBay received an onslaught of letters and postcards from Roman Catholic parishioners, many of whom criticized the priest for failing to respect the church hierarchy. The files include these letters and postcards, as well as several article clippings that discuss the DuBay/McIntyre conflict.

Scope and Content DuBay did not stand alone in the struggle to engage the Catholic church in the civil rights movement; two organizations, the Catholic Human Relations Council (CHRC) and Catholics United for Racial Equality (CURC), also called upon the Los Angeles Archdiocese to take a more proactive stand in racial matters. Like DuBay, the organizations often clashed with Cardinal McIntyre, who believed that their messages were too controversial and refused to grant them the official blessing of the church....

Scope and Content DuBay, upset that he was denied an ecclesiastical trial by the Roman Catholic church after his suspension, explored the possibility of filing a complaint against Cardinal McIntyre in civil court for denying him due process of the law. The files contain letters exchanged between DuBay, clergymen Richard Hill and William Richardson, and attorney David Greene Lilly about the ramifications of pursuing civil action. Also included are letters addressed to DuBay that offer legal advice, as well as...

Scope and Content After his suspension from the Los Angeles Archdiocese, DuBay wrote an article entitled We Must Reform the Church, which sharply criticized the conservative tilt of Roman Catholicism and stressed the need for the church to modernize its message and its practices. The article appeared in the June 4, 1966 edition of the Saturday Evening Post and elicited numerous responses from readers. Included in the files are letters and cards addressed...

Scope and Content Among the most controversial subjects of DuBay's book The Human Church involved the formation of unions for priests. According to DuBay, unionization would allow members of the clergy to achieve four principal goals: (1) to secure better wages; (2) to secure better working conditions; (3) to end arbitrary transfers; and (4) to institute a tenure policy which would guarantee the right to a hearing prior to suspension. Included in the files are letters and...

Scope and Content In October, 1966, DuBay successfully organized a labor union for clergymen, the American Federation of Priests, and served as the organization's first president. The files consist of correspondence exchanged between DuBay and his followers regarding the union's formation, which was seen by church critics as a tremendous victory in the battle for reform. Included are letters of commendation directed at DuBay as well as several letters that criticize his actions; letters requesting information...

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After his suspension from the priesthood in 1966, which gained national attention, DuBay received correspondence from both parishioners and the general public that offered words of encouragement. The files include letters and postcards addressed to DuBay in support of his actions and his progressive vision for the Roman Catholic church.

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The files contain correspondence exchanged between DuBay and his personal acquaintances, both before and after his suspension from the clergy by Cardinal McIntyre. Included are letters and postcards addressed to DuBay about a variety of topics, including his priesthood, his perception of the church, his discipline by the Cardinal, and his personal life.