Letter to S-T:
Dear Editor:
Bob McClory’s argument for keeping Fr. Pfleger at St. Sabina parish limps in several respects.
First, it’s Bob’s own credentials for limiting Cardinal George’s authority in this case, Bob being an enthusiastic proponent of new limitations on bishops’ authority in general. Indeed, the Pfleger case fits his predilection for espousing radical change in the church.
Second, he (rightly) praises Pfleger’s pastoral availability to the bereaved and suffering — a combination of high profile achieved by Pfleger himself and Pfleger’s abundant empathy. But nothing in his transfer from St. Sabina would interfere with that, even work as president of a high school. He could be equally available to bereaved and badly treated people.
Third, he says the cardinal has handled this badly, to which I ask, Pfleger hasn’t?
— Jim Bowman
Blithe Spirit 