Fr Pfleger was asked to take a 2-week leave of absence by Cdl. George of Chicago.
The firebrand pastor of St. Sabina parish was removed from his duties there Tuesday, according to a statement released by the Archdiocese of Chicago.
In the statement, Cardinal Francis George says he asked the Rev. Michael Pfleger, 59, to "take leave for a couple of weeks from his pastoral duties." The statement said Pfleger "does not believe this to be the right step at this time." "While respecting his disagreement, I have nevertheless asked him to use this opportunity to reflect on his recent statements and actions in the light of the Church's regulations for all Catholic priests," George said
A two-week suspension is no big deal, and Pfleger knows it.
HT: ProEcclesia
I think the penalty was definitely light but what would be more appropriate- one month, five years, total removal?
ReplyDeleteFurthermore, I think the Cardinal understands it would be easy to disenfranchise the parishioners as they really seem to like Pfleger.
The Cardinal ASKED him to take a leave? Boy, if my employer ever wanted to suspend me, I hope they ask me if I wanted to be suspended.
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