We consider it deplorable that this cartoon should appear in a magazine that has the name Catholic in its title.

Although the story is absurd and at times somewhat humorous, it produces a hateful image of the institution and it is well known that hateful images like this produce feelings of hatred in those who lack a critical sense.

Merely adding a disclaimer that says 'fiction' is not enough.

Any adult can distinguish reality from fiction. But you cannot expect a child to make proper judgements.

I kind of see myself as a cartoon that's on its way to becoming a real person that has to find that special amulet or mushroom to get to that next realm or level. I don't feel like anything is that tangible. It freaks me out, why I feel unhappy or conflicted and why that can change on a dime.

Each of the three titles has been special in its own way. This year's title was special because we had a rough start and many people did not believe we could win. We bonded as a team and worked together to achieve our goal.