[Polycarp]

Sure it is. See post 6. We were told where to find it directly by a "friend" in the Vatican, because our Papal Pro-Nuncio refused to release it to laity even after written requests.

Conservatives in the Vatican realize the ONLY HOPE for the Church in the USA lies in the hands of the laity! Pope John Paul II fully expects the faithful orthodox laity here to be the ones to bring about the purging because the bishops won't do it and the priests either cannot or will not.

Pick up the banner and fight, folks! Our Pope is begging us to do it. Just how does anyone think the laity found this obscure Canon Law Journal if the orthodox conservatives at the Vatican didn't intervene and tell us!!!

[sinkspur]

I somehow get the idea that there's another document out there, issued by the Congregation for Religious.

At least,THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER gives that impression, with quotes like the following:

Scholars said the decree, developed by the Sacred Congregation for Religious, does not apply to diocesan seminarians. According to Catholic News Service, Vatican officials are considering updating and reissuing the document as part of their internal discussion about whether to impose standards for selection and training of priests.

I'm quibbling with you, I realize, but apparently the decree is out there somewhere.

[NYer]

Advancement to religious vows and ordination should be barred to those who are afflicted with evil tenencies to homosexuality or pederasty, since for them the common life and the priestly ministry would constitute serious dangers.

I read about this document but could not find it. THANK YOU POLYCARP for tracking it down and posting it to this forum!!!

Our local bishop is patting himself on the back and making a grand show in his diocesan newspaper over the measures he has taken to deal with sexual abuse. He is solliciting parishioners for feedback to bring to the meeting in June. But nowhere does he address future prevention. The seminaries in this diocese are filled with homosexuals.

We must get this document into the hands of the conservative media ... those who will publish it and suggest that catholics write their bishops, attaching a copy of this document. How and where do we begin?

[BlessedBeGod]

We were told where to find it directly by a "friend" in the Vatican, because our Papal Pro-Nuncio refused to release it to laity even after written requests.

I wonder if the Holy Father realizes how worthless our Papal Nuncio is?

No wonder so many have been able to get away with so much.