"Those who have been excommunicated or interdicted after the imposition or the declaration of a penalty as well as others who obstinately persist in manifest grave sin are not to be admitted to communion."
This is not some bishop's "opinion" and it is not for cross-dressing and other nonsense. It is prescribed by Canon Law for those who obstinately persist (after having been warned) in "manifest" (publicly known) "grave sin"(like, among other things, being an accomplice in the killing of an innocent human being)--- and the purpose is to protect the faithful from scandal, protect the Blessed Sacrament from public profanation,and protect the offender himself from further acts of sacrilege, praying always for his repentance.
This is not a political football. It is a necessary--- in fact, mandatory--- defense of spirtual integrity.
Too bad only Burke and a few others are faithful enough to actually enforce Canon Law. It applies to beishops, priests, deacons, EM's and anybody else who is entrusted with the grave responsibility of ministering the Sacrament.
it is an absolute necessity, and not done nearly enough. i am floored to hear people saying that the bishop should just SHUT UP. what is the function of a religious leader other than to LEAD?