Is the La Crosse Tribune Trying to Schmooze Bishop Listecki?

They seemed to have no kind words for Archbishop Burke.

Today we offer a hearty welcome and our best wishes to Bishop Jerome Listecki, who on Tuesday was installed as the spiritual and organizational leader of the Catholic Diocese of La Crosse.
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Listecki inherits a diocese with no shortage of challenges. Local Catholics have been wrestling recently with their school system, attempting to match resources to educational desires. One elementary school will close this spring as the system deals with funding shortfalls.

The new bishop also will be leading a flock divided in some regard by the policies, practices and priorities set forth by former Bishop Raymond Burke, now the archbishop in St. Louis. We would never presume to advise Listecki on how to best pick up the mantle left by his predecessor. We will, however, encourage the Catholic community throughout the diocese to support and uphold their new leader. (my emphasis)

Perhaps others could comment on how long this support will last?

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Another article, however, shares this interesting story about Bishop Listecki and Archbishop Burke:

[Bishop] Listecki, a Chicago native, said he and another priest were traveling to Winona, Minn., for a meeting Feb. 22, 1995, when they decided to stop and see Burke installed.

"Arriving at the back of this beautiful cathedral, I was quickly met at the door by a vigilant Knight of Columbus who blocked my entrance and demanded a ticket," Listecki recalled in his homily Tuesday.

"Having no ticket, I was told that I could stand in the vestibule. I did so willingly, stretching my neck to catch a glimpse of my friend Bishop Burke on this glorious day for the church of La Crosse. ...

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