Monday, November 17, 2003

New Toledo Bishop-designate defends celibacy

Another Bishop defends the disciplinary rules of the Church.

"Toledo Bishop-designate Leonard Blair, having just returned from a U.S. Catholic bishops conference in Washington, said yesterday that the church must continue its diligence in protecting children from sexual abuse, but said officials should "stay the course" rather than look to radical changes.

"Saying that he is still becoming familiar with the diocese he will lead starting Dec. 4, Bishop Blair said he saw some positive signs at the three-day meeting of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

"Bishop Blair said he does not think the church should discuss optional celibacy for priests, as proposed by a group of 160 Milwaukee priests and supported recently by 25 retired Toledo priests."

See the full story at http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20031115/NEWS10/111150111

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