Cardinal O'Malley Statement on Passing of Senator Edward M. KennedyBy having the funeral in the Mission Church (which I found out is one and the same as the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica), it would seem the Church, as always, is trying to walk that fine line between adherence to church tenets and concern for the family. However, by their not mentioning, even obliquely, that many Kennedy's positions and actions were at great variance from church teachings they have done a disservice to the faithful who strongly believe and fight for Church principles especially the rights of the unborn. Once again the Church bows to the altar of liberalism, humanism and political correctness and not to the altar of God."Today we mourn the passing of Senator Edward M. Kennedy and we extend our heartfelt prayers and sincere condolences to his wife Victoria and their children, Kara, Edward, Patrick, Curran and Caroline. Senator Kennedy was blessed with a dedicated and loving family who stood by his side, particularly during the past year as he faced his illness with courage, dignity and strength.
We join with his colleagues in Congress and the people of Massachusetts in reflecting on his life and his commitment to public service. For nearly half a century, Senator Kennedy was often a champion for the poor, the less fortunate and those seeking a better life. Across Massachusetts and the nation, his legacy will be carried on through the lives of those he served.
You say that as if the official name of the church is a secret -- it's not; it's common knowledge.
And the church has always been staffed by the Redemptorists, not diocesan priests. My guess is the Order owns the church, and the Redemptorists in recent years, I hear, are little better than the Jesuits (or at least not as noisy). The Orders don't answer to the bishop.