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BISHOP IN ST. PETERSBURG TRANSFERS SCHINDLER PASTOR
Spirit Daily ^ | 4/09/2005 | Michael Brown

Posted on 04/09/2005 11:11:10 AM PDT by GOP_Thug_Mom

The day after the funeral Mass for Terri Schiavo, which garnered national attention for its touching moments and heavy attendance, Bishop Robert Lynch of St. Petersburg, Florida, informed the church's pastor, Fr. William Swengross of Most Holy Name of Jesus Church and pastor to the Terri's parents, the Schindlers, that he will be transferred in June to St. Stephens Church in Valrico. This church is located out of the diocesan mainstream, far away from Pinellas County, where the Schiavo drama played out. Bishop Lynch previously drew controversy for taking what seemed like a neutral stand in the Schiavo dispute, declining to become directly involved and reportedly instructing priests to stay away from the situation. Bishop Lynch himself was in Asia surveying tsunami damage when the Schiavo woman finally succumbed on March 31 due to extraction of her feeding and hydration tube at the behest of husband Michael. Terri's parents are devout Catholics who opposed that measure and were supported by Catholics across the country. Previously Bishop Lynch also found himself in the midst of controversy for disallowing exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the diocese. While remaining obedient, as is right, to the bishop, parishioners are sending around a petition protesting the move by Most Reverend Lynch, who can be contacted here


TOPICS: Religion
KEYWORDS: bishoplynch; demon; terrischiavo
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1 posted on 04/09/2005 11:11:13 AM PDT by GOP_Thug_Mom
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To: GOP_Thug_Mom; Ohioan from Florida; tutstar; floriduh voter; FreepinforTerri

Did y'all hear about this??


2 posted on 04/09/2005 11:12:40 AM PDT by GOP_Thug_Mom (STOP THE KILLING!)
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To: GOP_Thug_Mom
. . disallowing exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the diocese.

WHAT??!!!

3 posted on 04/09/2005 11:14:55 AM PDT by Andyman (The world should not be ruled by those who are most easily offended.)
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To: GOP_Thug_Mom

Lynch's diocese has also had sex scandal during his tenure.


4 posted on 04/09/2005 11:18:24 AM PDT by tutstar ( <{{--->< Impeach Judge Greer http://www.petitiononline.com/ijg520/petition.html)
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To: GOP_Thug_Mom

Living in St. Pete for a few horrible months, my wife and I were struck by how utterly lifeless the Catholic Church there was. I recall as typical one pastoral homily delivered in a cavernous (but not full) church. The priest reminded us that as Catholics we have to be sure we are following all God's laws. "That means," he announced, "that you have to be sure you've had all your marriages annulled before you get in line for communion." It was apparently the only example of godly thinking that entered his brain.


5 posted on 04/09/2005 11:19:23 AM PDT by madprof98
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To: GOP_Thug_Mom

Pretty bad! Did the Schiavo's pastor attempt to help them in some way or do something else that violated Lynch's order to stay away from them? What's is the reason for Lynch's vengeance?

Frankly, I find it incredible and scandalous in the first place that a Bishop of the Church was allowed to conduct himself this way, and that none of the other bishops here in Florida had enough cojones to stand up to him. Collegiality means never having to say you're sorry, I guess.


6 posted on 04/09/2005 11:20:08 AM PDT by livius
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To: GOP_Thug_Mom
Terri's parents are devout Catholics who opposed that measure and were supported by Catholics across the country. Previously Bishop Lynch also found himself in the midst of controversy for disallowing exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the diocese.

I don't care about moving the pastor...there could be a hundred reasons for that all unconnected to Terri's awful death. But refusing the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in his diocese?!?! If that's true the man should be put out to pasture.

7 posted on 04/09/2005 11:22:21 AM PDT by pgkdan (Johannes Paulus Magnus, ora pro nobis!)
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To: madprof98

Maybe he was inspired by thinking about Kerry! Certainly not about the teachings of the Catholic Church ("all of your marriages" indeed!) It would be funny if it weren't so pathetic.

BTW, there are a fairly large number of independent Tridentine rite chapels around there, and possibly one SSPX, so obviously the good folk of St. Petes are voting with their feet.


8 posted on 04/09/2005 11:22:34 AM PDT by livius
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To: livius
I don't know what the pastor did, but obviously, it was more than his bishop wanted.

I fear for this bishop's soul. so much prayer needed!!!

9 posted on 04/09/2005 11:24:04 AM PDT by GOP_Thug_Mom (STOP THE KILLING!)
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To: GOP_Thug_Mom; amdgmary
Yes, they punished the Priest who held the memorial service in his Church. If they want to get rid of young Priests that they need, that's one sure way to do it.

Bishop Lynch is a religious tyrant. He got jealous of Father Pavone being in the spotlight.

Lynch told a Terri supporter to stay away from the rectory and that praying the rosary for Terri wasn't the sort of thing he did. Lynch is a renegade.

10 posted on 04/09/2005 11:24:21 AM PDT by floriduh voter (www.theempirejournal.com Demand the Impeachment of Judge Greer...No More!!!!)
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To: pgkdan

Please explain the significance of all this in terms a Protestant can possibly understand. Thanks.


11 posted on 04/09/2005 11:24:46 AM PDT by gov_bean_ counter
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To: Scoop 1; EternalVigilance; Salvation; Ohioan from Florida
Ping. THIS IS A MASSIVE COVERUP. Even the clergy are trying to help in the coverup imo Re: Terri.

It all comes back to this: "Thou Shalt Not Kill".

12 posted on 04/09/2005 11:25:56 AM PDT by floriduh voter (www.theempirejournal.com Demand the Impeachment of Judge Greer...No More!!!!)
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To: pgkdan

You are so right. I believe there was some connection drawn last year to this type of offense to God and to the abundant hurricanes Florida received. Too bad the bishop isn't getting the message. I even heard he was over in the Tsunami-hit area on March 31st when his hotel was shaken by that other big earthquake. I think I'd be down on my knees (after a good confession!), putting on the sackcloth and ashes...then making right all the wrongs!


13 posted on 04/09/2005 11:27:35 AM PDT by GOP_Thug_Mom (STOP THE KILLING!)
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To: topher; Saundra Duffy; nicmarlo; TheDon; vox_freedom

ping


14 posted on 04/09/2005 11:29:03 AM PDT by GOP_Thug_Mom (STOP THE KILLING!)
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To: GOP_Thug_Mom

Florida seems to be over ran with poisonous snakes.


15 posted on 04/09/2005 11:30:37 AM PDT by F.J. Mitchell (Have the Democrats,our RINOs and their MSM ever met a skunk too stinking to snuggle up to?)
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To: F.J. Mitchell



Make that venomous asps.


16 posted on 04/09/2005 11:33:17 AM PDT by F.J. Mitchell (Have the Democrats,our RINOs and their MSM ever met a skunk too stinking to snuggle up to?)
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To: Andyman

This is crazy. John Paul II pray for us!


17 posted on 04/09/2005 11:35:09 AM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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To: madprof98

**my wife and I were struck by how utterly lifeless the Catholic Church there was.**

From your lips to God's ears -- translation -- to the Cardinal Conclave -- get a Bishop in here who will follow the laws of the Church and love people! [Not money--sarcasm off]

This is so sad.


18 posted on 04/09/2005 11:36:47 AM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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To: gov_bean_ counter
Please explain the significance of all this in terms a Protestant can possibly understand. Thanks.

Bishops rarely transfer a priest today willy-nilly. Most dioceses have set up tenures for pastors and associates (typically a set number of years for each). Also, in most dioceses, a Priests' Senate will make recommendations on transfers and new assignments.

Unless something very untoward occurred here, this transfer has been in the works for some time, is routine, and is unrelated to anything else.

19 posted on 04/09/2005 11:39:13 AM PDT by sinkspur (If you want unconditional love with skin, and hair and a warm nose, get a shelter dog.)
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To: GOP_Thug_Mom
And a quote from a saint whose name I have lost:

"The floor and walls of hell are paved with the skulls of bishops."

Anyone who can chime in with the author on that -- I would much appreciate it.

20 posted on 04/09/2005 11:39:16 AM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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