March 25, 2026

(LifeSiteNews) — A young priest from New Jersey has come to the defense of Carrie Prejean Boller amid her removal from President Donald Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission, stating that, despite descriptions to the contrary by two prominent prelates, her deportment on the commission was “fitting” and “important” for ensuring religious freedom for Catholics and others.

Father Joseph S. DeMarzo III issued his Monday analysis on social media platform X, disagreeing with Bishop Robert Barron’s assessment that Boller was removed from the commission for “browbeating witnesses, aggressively asserting her point of view, hijacking the meeting for her own political purposes.”

“I must disagree with this statement,” explained the young priest who was ordained for the Diocese of Patterson, New Jersey, last June.

 

Father Joseph S. DeMarzo III defended Carrie Prejean Boller against criticism from Bishop Robert Barron regarding her removal from President Donald Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission, arguing that her conduct was appropriate and vital in advocating for religious freedom amid a hearing focused on combating discrimination. Disputing claims that Boller dominated discussions for political purposes, DeMarzo emphasized that her challenging questions—particularly about rejecting antisemitism while addressing the suffering of Palestinians—reflected her commitment to protecting both Jewish and Palestinian lives, consistent with Catholic values opposing the killing of innocent people.

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