A priest told a friend of mine that Bishop Robert Lynch warned the priests in the diocese not to discuss Terri's case. The few priests who have defended Terri's right to life were ostracized by Lynch and other priests.
Another friend of mine was scheduled to give a talk on a respect life topic in Gainesville, Florida. He found out today that he cannot mention Terri's name in his talk because the subject was banned from all dioceses in the State of Florida.
The Florida bishops are wimps. What are they afraid of?
If the person explicitly mentioned the Pope's statements on the subject, what right would his superiors have to forbid that? Methinks there is a war in that diocese and the battle needs to be joined.
Coleus,
Please read Post #2163 on this thread.
Can't priests who are harrassed by a bishop for following the Pope's wishes be reported to a head bishop, or the U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops?
Please advise if you know the answer to this.
Thanx,
Sun
That is pitiful. I hope that some of them speak loudly! There is an article here somewhere from the Catholic Medical Association.
But not all is lost. Tell everyone to go here: