Too pro life....don't pray outside abortion clinics...what is going on in the Catholic Church???

Okay, what is going on here? First the uproar over Father Pavone of Priests for Life being called back to TX by his bishop. The latest is that a letter has been released stating he is in good standing with the church and is not accused of ANYTHING! He is just too well known, too independent and is needed by in Amaarillo. Are you kidding me?? Jill Stanek covers the breaking story with updates by the hour.


Now from Spokanne WA, Bishop Blase J. Cupich as reported by LifeSite News is asking his priests not to pray outside of abortion clinics. 40 Days for Life which is slated to start in a few weeks relies heavily on parishioners being able to recruit church members following services.


A Catholic commentator writes on his blog

Bishop Cupich has informed all of his priests and seminarians that they cannot:
- pray outside of Planned Parenthood
- promote or organize peaceful protest outside Planned Parenthood in their parishes (naming 40 Days for Life specifically)
- or allow pro-life material to be distributed in their parishes unless it is published by the Washington State Conference of Catholic Bishops or the USCCB--who, ironically, support 40 DFL.

This information came to us directly from multiple Spokane priests. We were also told by these priests that Bishop Cupich identifies himself as pro-life, but disagrees with the "tactic" of praying outside of abortion clinics. The reason he gave for his decision is that he does not want his priests being identified with "extreme" pro-life persons.

We know you all understand the great concern that comes when a bishop is 1) not overtly supportive of pro-life activities and 2) will not allow his priests to fight for the pro-life cause by praying and giving witness to the sanctity of human life outside of Planned Parenthood.

Now the Bishop of Spokanne is traveling  and unavailable after dropping this bombshell as is the Bishop of Amarillo who called in Father Pavonne for being too well known  and then goes on vacation until the end of the month.

I have been invited to speak to a Diocesan Council of Catholic Women  in a week to encourage participation in 40 Days for Life. While 40 Days is not an exclusively Catholic event they have always been the most faithful participants. I am sure many are asking....what is going on here?? With friends like this..who need enemies.