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hedgehog

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Mon Nov 19, 2012, 05:10 PM Nov 2012

The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith Canonically Dismisses Roy Bourgeois [View all]

Source: Christian News Wire

MARYKNOLL, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, on October 4, 2012, canonically dismissed Roy Bourgeois from the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America, also known as the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers. The decision dispenses the Maryknoll priest from his sacred bonds.

As a priest during 2008, Mr. Bourgeois participated in the invalid ordination of a woman and a simulated Mass in Lexington, Kentucky. With patience, the Holy See and the Maryknoll Society have encouraged his reconciliation with the Catholic Church.

Instead, Mr. Bourgeois chose to campaign against the teachings of the Catholic Church in secular and non-Catholic venues. This was done without the permission of the local U.S. Catholic Bishops and while ignoring the sensitivities of the faithful across the country. Disobedience and preaching against the teaching of the Catholic Church about women's ordination led to his excommunication, dismissal and laicization.

Mr. Bourgeois freely chose his views and actions, and all the members of the Maryknoll Society are saddened at the failure of reconciliation. With this parting, the Maryknoll Society warmly thanks Roy Bourgeois for his service to mission and all members wish him well in his personal life. In the spirit of equity and charity, Maryknoll will assist Mr. Bourgeois with this transition.


Confirmed by a Facebook notice by the Women's Ordination Conference. It's not clear to me, but it appears that Father Bourgeois is no longer allowed to be a priest by the Roman Catholic Church. The Vatican has been less and less willing to accept any dissent. This is bad news for all Roman Catholics.

Edited to add: Father Burgeois has fought for years to close the School of the Americas.

Read more: http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/2523770927.html

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