Storm Clouds over Amarillo
Don't look now, but the Missionaries of the Gospel of Life, the religious order founded in 2005 by Father Frank Pavone, has quietly been disbanded. The Missionaries continue to exist as a lay association, but the lay members may be confused, since they originally signed up as lay affiliates of an order that no longer exists.
The disappearance of the religious order reflects a decision by the Amarillo (Texas) diocese, ratified by the Vatican. In the long run, the move may presage further troubles for Priests for Life, Father Pavone's more successful venture....
But there's more to the story. Church officials in Amarillo and in Rome were reportedly concerned about possible confusion in fundraising between the religious order and the secular corporation. Beyond that there were-- and still are-- concerns about the successful fundraising by Priests for Life, a group that has been raising tidy sums with minimal ecclesiastical control....
HT to Darla for the link...
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We must increase our prayers for our clergy who are under enormous attacks by Satan. Fr. Pavone has been on many prayer lists for a very long time. Many of us are concerned about Fr. Pavone's publicized personal support for Brownback and McCain well before primaries were finished, and concerns about Fr. Pavone's lock-step agreements with National Right to Life, an organization known to endorse pro-abortion candidates. Priests for Life’s Form 990, publicly available at www.guidestar.org, reveal a financial situation that bishops and the Vatican may rightly be concerned. Many lay people and leaders of 100% pro-life organizations have tried to offer fraternal correction to Fr. Pavone, and our e-mails, letters and phone calls go unanswered. God have mercy on all our souls!
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