The following is an email which was released to the public today under the Freedom of Information Act.
Dear Dr. Fauci:
As a fellow graduate of Regis High Schoo l (b)(6) and very active alumnu s, I am writing to you out of deep concern for our nation. I am reading reports in The NY Times that President Trump may be considering firing you for tell ing the truth about the negative consequences of delays in mobilizing the American response to the coronavirus threat. The Times had run articles in recent days detailing the pertinent facts that place the blame for this delay squarely on President Trump. We can reasonably infer that significant loss of life and financial harm resulted from this delay. The mission of Regis was to mold young men with leadership potential to be "men for others" in the Jesuit tradition. To achieve that goal Regis also sought to hone our intellectual talents and imbue us with Christian morality to succeed throughout our lives in a persistent pursuit of excellence, which embodies the truth. A mission to relentlessly pursue and proclaim the truth.
The fact that you have consistently and courageously pursued that mission during one of the darkest times in our history explains the extraordinary admiration in which you are held by millions of Americans. You have won their confidence , which has enabled so many to make exquisite sacrifices to win this crucial battle. People will follow heroes, which is precisely how the vast majority views you.
I am writing because I want you to know how important you are to America. We cannot lose you and we can not lose the value of truth. Truth must prevail or our precious democracy is in grave peril. Consequently, and I know I speak for the vast majority of Americans whose decency is beyond question, if Donald Trump seeks your removal, please resist for the sake of our nation. An appeal to the populace will not go unanswered. Religious leaders will flock to your defense, as will the media and leading political leaders, including Biden and Cuomo. Republicans can not afford to alienate what you stand for. Jeopardizing the Catholic vote would be suicide.
In closing, know how proud all Regians are of you. You will always be an inspiration to those who understand the value of service to others. Our prayers are with you. David G. O'Brien (b)(6) Attorney at Law
This remarkable email appears to suggest that there were those who considered Fauci as untouchable because of his Catholic background, even though Fauci himself describes himself as a ‘secular humanist’ rather than as a Catholic.
In another email that was also leaked, America magazine also contacted Fauci in order to secure an interview regarding his Jesuit roots.
America magazine is the flagship effort of America Media in New York. We are a min istry of the Jesuits of the United States and Canada. America magazine may be the best known Catholic publication in the United States, publish for more than 100 years .
I realize you must be supremely busy under the circumstances, but I thought I would ask if you could spare a few minutes for an interview in New York, over the phone or on remote via Skype for one of our internet programs to talk about the coronavirus landfall here in the United States, how the public can best respond. We would also love to hear how your faith is helping you cope personally, perhaps how your Jesuit background is assisting your decision-making in this drama. Let me know if you think anything might be possible.
Thanks, Kevin
They were not the only ones, a Jesuit podcast also sought to contact him.
Dear Dr. Fauci, I host the AMDG Jesuit Podcast , which reaches a faith-based audience connected to Jesuit institutions around the country. I would love to welcome you onto the show to discuss the coronavirus and how your Jesuit education has shaped your career. It would be great to have 15-20 minutes of your time. Thanks very much for your consideration . Best, Mike
In the early stages of the lockdown crisis, La Stampa contacted Fauci for comment.
Dear Doctor Fauci, My name is Paolo Mastro lilli, I am the US Bureau Chief for the Italian daily La Stampa. I am writing because we would appreciate very much the opportunity to have a phone or wr itten Q&As interview with you to discuss the Covid 19 pandemic. Considering the difficult situation Italy is experiencing, the help President Trump is sending to Italy, and the plan to open America again, it would be very helpful for Italy to hear from your experience and competence to address the Covid 19. We think that your advices would be very helpfu l to help our country and our citizens in dealing with the pandemic . We understand that you are very busy and this request has no deadline. La Stampa is a leading Italian daily, it is owned by the Agnelli Elkann family, owner of Fiat Chrysler as well.
I am also a contributor for the Vatican Radio and the official news portal of the Holy See, I would share the interview with them as well, if you like.
My cellphone number is ________
Please let me know if you need any further information.
The emails also contained many references to a church in Daegu in South Korea, which the media tried to apportion blame to for an outbreak there.
The emails also contains references to not just his Jesuit education, but also his education from Dominican Sisters.
Because St. Bernadette's School had not yet been established, Tony went to Our Lady of Guadalupe School, where he was taught by Dominican Sisters. It was, and is, St. Bernadette's neighboring parish.