Yes, Bishop D’Arcy has full authority. But what happens when Notre Dame ignores him as it has again and again and again and again?
Until now, the rest of the bishops have ignored the problem. If Cardinal George could be persuaded to persuade a significant block of bishops to stand together regarding serious action against the universities, not just No Shame U, it might finally get their attention.
It’s a big if, but 80 bishops signing on against NSU was a significant change from the past. If D’Arcy acts alone, we already know the outcome. We don’t know the outcome if he tries to convince Cardinal George to do something because (1) we don’t know exactly what he wants the conference of bishops to do, (2) we don’t know if Cardinal George will agree, and (3) we don’t know whether, even if Cardinal George agrees, he can persuade enough others
but we do know the outcome if D’Arcy acts alone.
So cut him some slack and wait to see what comes of his plan.
No surprise there. The POPE should SPEAK FOR HIMSELF!!!
Check this story out he could make Bishop quit the Pope he is one of them you know how things work out
My thoughts, Chris Smith, one of the few good things to come out of NJ,ought to run for the Senate.
Actually I was surprised that no one picked up on the baby in the audience that began to cry when Obama started to talk about abortion. That moment spoke louder to me than any platitude that Obama said since he has been president.