This comes as no surprise to those familiar with the arch demeanor and towering self-esteem of Ed Braxton, a theology consultant who served briefly (3 years) as an Oak Park IL pastor before making bishop:
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) – Nearly four dozen priests in Belleville’s diocese want Bishop Edward Braxton to step down.
A letter signed by 45 priests and sent to Braxton says his resignation would be for the good of Braxton and the diocese.
He apologized in January for spending money not his own — restricted Vatican and diocesan funds — for vestments and in general has demonstrated “lack of collaborative and consultative leadership,” say the Four Dozen, who are forwarding their letter to Cardinal George in Chicago and the Vatican’s man in Washington.
They are sure to respond promptly and affirmatively, backing up the priests’ wish for so-called Vatican 2–style governance procedures.
But first, the Cubs and Sox play a seven-game World Series after Jerry Reinsdorf breaks the bank to buy A-Rod and other stars and Sam Zell gives up on selling Wrigley and changing its name.
Blithe Spirit 