Thursday, July 27, 2006

Fr. Altier wants retraction from diocesan official

The title of my post matches the title on Spero News, as the saga in Minnesota continues....

Thursday, July 27, 2006
by
Martin Barillas

Father Altier has written the following letter asking for a retraction from McGrath, saying that he is guilty of slander and calumny and that he has never publicly denounced his bishop

(Spero News) Father Robert Altier of the Archdiocese of Minneapolis-St. Paul, whose supporters say was effectively silenced by his bishop following an order to cease the distribution of his popular homilies, has called for a retraction from Dennis McGrath – archdiocesan director of communications.

McGrath had written a letter to Ken Fisher of Concerned Catholics of America in which he accused the priest of being critical of the bishop – to whom he is sworn to respect and obey....


continue reading Altier...


In all seriousness, lets please add Fr. Altier, and Bishop Flynn in our Novena to St. John Vianney. It's never too late, even if you come in the middle of the Novena. Those involved could use all the prayers they can get.

EDIT: Gerald has the original letter from McGrath, along with the letter by Altier at his blog. Go read it at The Cafeteria is Closed.