"I was wondering about calling the Bishop in Florida."
"Terri's bishop, Robert N. Lynch of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, has openly stated that the Schindlers should allow Terri to die."
"Terri's family met with Bishop Lynch in his office on two separate occassions. Each time, Lynch said there was nothing he could do. Lynch warned the priests in the diocese not to get involved with Terri's case. Those who have shown support for Terri have been ostracized by Lynch."
I did not know this. So the Bishop in Florida is openly going against the wishes of the Pope. Unbelievable! How terrible.
Then maybe we need to go higher than the Bishop and ask why this Bishop is going against the Pope's teachings and why the American Catholic Church does not censure this Bishop.
The Pope's recent words are very clear on this subject. If this Bishop still believes that Terri should die, he is going against the Pope.
I am very glad to hear the Monsignor Thaddeus (Ted) Malanowski visits Terri every Saturday. Is he allowed to give her Communion?
If Michael were smart, he'd allow it. Then when Terri swallows it, he could proclaim it's "A MIRACLE"--never mind that she could have taken foods orally before had they been given--and he'd have an excuse for any improvement in her condition that might occur if she's given therapy.
No, Msgr. Malanowski is not permitted to give Terri Holy Communion orally. She is only permitted to receive Him 'spiritually'.
If it is true that the Bishop is going against the Pope's teachings, he should be reported to a higher authority, like maybe his Cardinal? I don't know for a fact if it's true, but wrote an e-mail to find out.
I believe it would carry more weight if someone from FL contacted him or his office, but anywhere around the country doesn't hurt, either.
Office of the Bishop
Most Reverend Robert N. Lynch
Bishop of the Diocese of St. Petersburg
Mrs. Angelica Iglesias
Executive Secretary for the Bishop
Phone (727) 341-6830
E-mail: VI@dosp.org
I e-mailed the Bishop's secretary. Here's my e-mail:
Dear Mrs. Iglesias:
What is the Bishop's position on whether or not to remove the feeding tube of Terri Schiavo?
Ironically Terri Schiavo CAN swallow, but Judge Greer and Terri's husband, Michael, won't allow it. A nurse had fed Terri jello which she enjoyed immensely.
Terri laughs at jokes and can say a few words, and tries to talk, but needs therapy to talk better. Michael won't allow her any kind of therapy.
May God bless you and guide you,