Free Republic

The priest who fight valiently alongside Terri Schiavo’s family to protect her right to life has passed away. The Schindler family fought a losing uphill battle against the court system that decided Terri was better off dead than living as a disabled patient. Monsignor Thaddeus F. Malanowski, a retired Brigadier General in the United States Army and who became known as “Terri Schiavo’s priest” during her family’s battle to properly care for her, died on January 23, 2020. He was 97. Bobby Schindler, President of the Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network, said, “Monsignor Ted visited Terri regularly during her...

Inperson Interview with Msgr. Thaddeus MalanowskiMsgr. Thaddeus Malanowski, retired chaplain and brigadier general, spent 28 years in the Army, but his biggest battle came later. Msgr. Malanowski has been providing spiritual care to Terri Schindler-Schiavo and her parents for the past three years. On Oct. 18, after Terri's feeding tube was removed, Msgr. Malanowski was prevented from giving Terri viaticum - Communion for the dying. He spoke with Register staff writer Tim Drake. How long have you been a priest? I've been a priest for 56 years. The Diocese of Hartford, Conn., originally ordained me. I spent 28 years as...