Monday, March 06, 2006

StarTribune Article on Fr. Altier

A St. Paul priest's opposition to an Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis anti-sex-abuse curriculum has led to a request by Archbishop Harry Flynn "to take some time off" from his radio and web ministries, the archdiocese's spokesman said Friday.
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Along with Oregon Bishop Robert Vasa, Altier has gained a national following among curriculum foes, many of whom are associated with Catholic Parents Online, based in St. Paul. They believe that the program violates Vatican teachings (the magisterium) and that only parents should talk to children about sex.
For those in the area, I wish to remind you that Bishop Vasa will be here to give a talk on March 20, about the issue, "Evaluating and Questioning Safe Environment Programs for Children". See more here.

In the meantime, we should continue to pray for Fr. Altier, that, by his suffering in being silenced, God will grant him the perseverance to endure. We should also pray for Archbishop Flynn, that he be given the graces to see the these programs for what they really are and the grace to act in accord with the will of God.

Star Tribune article is here.

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