Hi Monica, 
To be honest I'm not too sure who these people are except for a couple. But, sounds like they've had this up their sleaves for some time now.  Just waiting for the right moment, like vultures watching their prey. And, from what I'm observing these negative attacks on the good guys are springing up frequently, Fr.Martin for e.g. As a matter of fact our world is far from joyous...war, displaced and starving peoples, hurricane damaged cities, earthquakes, King Kong and MickeyDuck wanting to blast each other up along with millions of others.  Never used to be so angry, selfish and uncharitable.  Keep praying.