CATHOLIC NEWSLINK: “Priest Excommunicated, Parish Closed After Criticism of Conciliar Popes” – Church Militant

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“A priest of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter has been excommunicated, and his parish permanently closed, months after he criticized certain actions of various popes both during and after the Second Vatican Council. On April 1, Bp. Steven J. Lopes announced he had issued a decree of excommunication against Fr. Vaughn Treco, pastor of St. Bede the Venerable in suburban Minneapolis, citing ‘rejection of the magisterial authority of an Ecumenical Council and a series of popes.’ …”

CATHOLIC NEWSLINK: “Cincinnati Catholic raised ‘red flags’ about priest over a year before rape indictment” – CNA

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“… ‘What are we to do with these ‘red flags’ about Father [Geoff] Drew?’ the parishioner wrote, addressing auxiliary Bishop Binzer. ‘They were brought to your attention on many occasions and your response was to place Fr. Drew in a parish with the largest Catholic grade school in the state! ….'”

CATHOLIC NEWSLINK: “Hong Kong student leader: Catholics have an important role in peaceful protests” – CNA

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“… The largest protest has so far this year has been an estimated 2 million-strong crowd on June 6. At some of the protests, police and some protesters have resorted to violence. … Protesters continue to demonstrate against the use of excessive force by the police, as well as the potential for Hong Kong to begin extraditing suspected criminals to stand trial in mainland China. …”

CATHOLIC NEWSLINK: “Statement From The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Regarding Reverend Monsignor Joseph C. McLoone” – Archdiocese of Philadelphia

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“Off book accounts are in violation of standard Archdiocesan financial control practices and procedures. This bank account was frozen in February 2018 and a review of parish financial records was then undertaken by personnel from the Archdiocesan Office for Parish Services and Support. … The Archdiocese of Philadelphia was informed by the Chester County District Attorney’s Office that Monsignor McLoone was arrested on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. He faces charges of theft. These charges are serious and disturbing. The Archdiocese and the parish will continue to cooperate with law enforcement as the criminal matter enters its next phase. Pending the outcome, Monsignor McLoone remains on administrative leave. Information regarding his arrest will be shared with the Saint Joseph Parish community.”

CATHOLIC FAITHLINK: “‘No priest may obey’ proposed law, California bishop says” – CNA

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“Bishop Michael Barber, S.J., of the Diocese of Oakland, California, has said he would sooner accept arrest and prison than comply with a state law that would force priests to violate the seal of confession. … ‘I will go to jail before I will obey this attack on our religious freedom’ …. ‘Even if this bill passes, no priest may obey it. The protection of your right to confess to God and have your sins forgiven in total privacy must be protected. I urge you to contact your State Senator today to protest this bill.’ …”

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