Posted on 05/18/2004 8:44:39 PM PDT by Polycarp IV
Bumping this story.
However, bishop Wenski in his statement made a not very veiled reference to the reaction of some US bishops, such as Washington's Cardinal McCarrick and Los Angeles' Cardinal Mahoney, who have said that sanctions and public rebukes may ultimately harm the pro-life cause.
Bishop Wenski compares the failure to chastise pro-abortion politicians with the failure of the bishops in general to protect young people from predatory homosexuals in the priesthood. He writes, "But to fail to rebuke when necessary is to fail in the charity we owe our brethren. (And we bishops will be apologizing for a long time for the failure to rebuke and apply sanctions to those wayward priests who criminally sinned against young people and children.)"
Interesting to review this bishop's words here in light of subsequent discussions this past week on the "prudence" of refusing Communion to pro-abort Catholic politicians.
Simple and true.
I met Bishop Galeone several weeks ago at my Niece’s Confirmation. His Mass was very reverent and his Homily was outstanding. He told this group of 8th graders that doing drugs and engaging in sexual sins will put their souls at risk. He then instructed them that they are to be celibate until marriage. He also reminded the parents and confirmation sponsors ( of which I was one) of their responsibility to continue to instruct these young people in the faith and to insure they attend Mass. At the reception, he made it a point to speak with each family.
He definitely is one of the good ones.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.