[HarleyD]

A rather interesting article, Alex. I wondered if the bishops and priest were in a similar situation but couldn't find any comparisons. Here is an interesting article about the problem written above.

Retired nuns’ care costly crisis

There was also a post of a similar nature about nuns fighting to receive Social Security. (Elderly nuns press U.S. for full benefits) Seems like it's, "Thanks for the service. You took an oath of poverty, now live it." Very sad throwing these people onto government assistance.

The early church was the one to establish care for those inside the church (1 Tim 5:8-10). We have lost this concept it seems.

[dangus]

"THROWING THESE PEOPLE ONTO GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE???"

Much of SS is actually government assistance. But the core of the program is purchased. The Catholic Church, which provides more private education than all other providers combined, and dominates the not-for-profit, non-governmental caretaking fields, is in financial crisis. Yet no-one is being thrown onto government assistance.

When you go to collect your social security, we;ll see whether you consider it "government assistance."