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Diocese Puts Father Pfleger On Leave
June 03, 2008 4:52 PM
Francis Cardinal George, the Archbishop of Chicago, just issued the following statement about controversial Obama friend Father Michael Pfleger:
"To put recent events in some perspective, I have asked Father Michael Pfleger, Pastor of St. Sabina’s Parish, to step back from his obligations there and take leave for a couple of weeks from his pastoral duties, effective today. Fr. Pfleger does not believe this to be the right step at this time. While respecting his disagreement, I have nevertheless asked him to use this opportunity to reflect on his recent statements and actions in the light of the Church’s regulations for all Catholic priests. I hope that this period will also be a time away from the public spotlight and for rest and attention to family concerns.
"I hope also that the life of St. Sabina’s parish may continue in uninterrupted fashion. Fr. William Vanecko, Pastor of St. Kilian’s parish, will be temporary administrator of St. Sabina’s and will assure the full complement of ministerial services during this period. I ask the members of St. Sabina’s parish to cooperate with him and to keep him and Fr. Pfleger in their prayers. They are in mine."
- jpt
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This should be a happy moment for Democrats. It is just the opposite. As I read this statement from Cardinal George and think aboute the vile and grotesque performance that provoked it, I am deeply saddened. Michael Pfleger has been a close friend of Obama's for years. Obama has referred to him as his "moral compass." I believe that Obama sincerely meant this. Just as he sincerely meant the praise he offered for Jeremiah Wright. That is the problem. I cannot support a candidate for president who clearly lacks a true moral compass. I think it highly likely that most Americans will reach the same conclusion.
A very sad day for the Democratic party and for America.
Posted by: DDay | Jun 3, 2008 5:12:18 PM
Now, if only his buddy Barack would be put on leave.
Posted by: A | Jun 3, 2008 5:08:52 PM
Father Pfleger should never have been asked to go on leave. His comments are divisive notwithstanding but to go on leave, waoh thats too much. A warning would have been fine. Thats why we should never mix politics with religion.
Posted by: vuzous | Jun 3, 2008 5:07:29 PM
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