Bishop Nienstedt Expressed Dismay at Speculation that he’ll Overhaul Archdiocese St. Paul and Minneapolis
As the antithesis of the retiring Archbishop Flynn, incoming Bishop John Nienstedt will most likely be patient and avoid making any immediate policy changes in the notoriously troubled archdiocese. I have seen and heard of the frustrations that some have with Cardinal George in Chicago, and expect there may be similar expectations of immediate and revealing changes in St. Paul and Minneapolis with Bishop Nienstedt. While sometimes we would rather our Bishops assume the role of Jesus with the money changers in the temple, we also need to recognize the patience of our Lord in our own baby steps in our pursuit of holiness.
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Abp. Dolan did not make haste to “fix” Milwaukee.
Comment by dad29 — June 6, 2007 @ 12:20 pm
Great blog..just found it..
God bless
Comment by Mrs Jackie Parkes — June 6, 2007 @ 1:53 pm
We must always remember that these men (men like Bishop John Nienstedt) must be pastors - true fathers-in-God - to a whole diocese, and not just to traditionalists. I have come across too many good, traditional Catholics who expect revolutionary change when ‘their own’ people get into positions of authority. Yet when we do this, I think we hurt our own cause. First, because (if we want to use the metaphor of a military operation) we hurt these people’s ability to carry out their tasks by exposing them to public scrutiny. Second, because we are supposed to operate in charity ourselves, and tend to set it aside when faced with the opporunity to take the upper hand.
What we really need to do is just pray for Bishop John Nienstedt and pray for St Paul & Minneapolis.
Comment by HanseaticEd — June 6, 2007 @ 3:24 pm
Hanseatic, I’ve always been of the opinion that it is good to minimize the damages, just like you.
That’s why I think an Archbishop should shoot only ONE rebellious priest–within a week or two of arriving in the see–and then leave the body out there for a few days before commencing the usual funeral prep., etc., etc.
In 99% of the cases, the message is received immediately, and, you know, the Archbishop’s letters and instructions are heeded. No other disciplinary actions are required. Peace returns to the kingdom.
Slavishly.
Comment by dad29 — June 7, 2007 @ 12:27 pm