Nowadays the term “Catholic” is used a little too loosely.Qualifying adjectives should be employed such as devout,knowledgeable,catechised,practising,and in-name-only,cultural,cafeteria,etc.The latter of whom make up the majority of Catholics in North America.He shouldn’t HAVE TO ask! Every Catholic who is paying any attention knows darn well they must not attend.
I would think most bishops don’t want to make any waves. SPINELESS.Why is this bishop not supported by other bishops, especially those geographically nearby? Omaha Archbishop Lucas, do you really think your flock is insulated cagainst this trouble or are you just too afraid to act without being part of the USCCB’s official mob?
I know. It’s nonsense. There is only two types of Catholics: Loyal and Disloyal to the Magisterium/Teachings.Nowadays the term “Catholic” is used a little too loosely.Qualifying adjectives should be employed such as devout,knowledgeable,catechised,practising,and in-name-only,cultural,cafeteria,etc.The latter of whom make up the majority of Catholics in North America.
Good for the bishop. He knows his flock.Davenport, Iowa, Jun 2, 2010 / 06:03 am (CNA).- Repeating Catholic teaching on the invalidity of attempts to ordain women, the Bishop of Davenport, Iowa has said a local woman’s intention to undergo ordination by a breakaway Catholic group damages the unity of the Church and has asked people not to participate in the ceremony.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/catholicnewsagency/dailynews/~4/ufdJJBIf_F0
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It may be because they don’t want to interfere in another diocese, or it may be because they don’t want to give the Womenpriests organization more attention than it gets already.Why is this bishop not supported by other bishops, especially those geographically nearby? Omaha Archbishop Lucas, do you really think your flock is insulated cagainst this trouble or are you just too afraid to act without being part of the USCCB’s official mob?
The “attention” thing may be valid. I once wrote a letter intended for our local paper when an old “abuse” story was resurrected. But first, I sent a copy to the media person in our diocese, who encouraged me not to send it. The explanation was that it keeps the story alive.It may be because they don’t want to interfere in another diocese, or it may be because they don’t want to give the Womenpriests organization more attention than it gets already.