Bishop Morlino warns dissenters to stop — or else

Photo ~ The action by Bishop Robert Morlino, which two Catholic scholars called highly unusual, appears to include the possibility of offenders being prohibited from taking part in church sacraments …More
Photo ~ The action by Bishop Robert Morlino, which two Catholic scholars called highly unusual, appears to include the possibility of offenders being prohibited from taking part in church sacraments such as communion, confession and burial.
Bishop Morlino warns dissenters to stop — or else
Madison Catholic Bishop Robert Morlino has moved to quell a backlash against a group of conservative priests in Platteville by warning parishioners they risk formal church censure unless they stop spreading "rumors and gossip."
The action by Morlino, which two Catholic scholars called highly unusual, appears to include the possibility of offenders being prohibited from taking part in church sacraments such as communion, confession and burial.
The warning came in a five-page letter Wednesday from Morlino to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Platteville. The congregation has been roiled by opposition to the traditionalist priests, who began serving the parish in June 2010.
Within months, church donations …More
OrdainedPraise
Don't be fooled by this ploy. Listen to the two Catholic scholars who say this is highly unusual. Priests steeped in God's love are not moved by rumors and gossip. They know even parishioners can sin. The opposition has been respectful in the form of a petition. These rumors have not been proven to rise to the level of calumnious inciting of hatred of priests, the faith, and Morlino. It says they …More
Don't be fooled by this ploy. Listen to the two Catholic scholars who say this is highly unusual. Priests steeped in God's love are not moved by rumors and gossip. They know even parishioners can sin. The opposition has been respectful in the form of a petition. These rumors have not been proven to rise to the level of calumnious inciting of hatred of priests, the faith, and Morlino. It says they may rise to this level. Here is your clue for the infamous 'hate speech.' A true Christian rejoices in the persecution of their faith - see the beatitudes - even though they suffer as our Lord did. "The congregation has been roiled by opposition." Liberals are famous for applying labels to roil citizens to their cause. The movement toward turbulence is not proven by actual facts that have taken place but only expressed through opinion from this source. If they are in financial straits, it is due to their own mismanagement. Money is not the source for growth to the Christian. True wisdom, justice and virtue would be good sources.
Jim1013
Jim1013
We need more Bishops like Bishop Morlino. 👍
Syte
The "stop- or else" headline was exaggerated and inflammatory-- something the Wisconsin State Journal is good at.
Bishop Morlino was much more kind and constructive than that.
For a better perspective on this issue: sytereitz.com/…/wisconsin-state…
CitadelCatholicmedia
Congratulations and thank you to this shepherd in upholding the actions and traditions that will restore reverence and thereby belief in the Real Presence of our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.