I appreciate that Archbishop Sheen requested to be buried in NY and respecting his wishes is understandable, but for the cause of the universal Church calling him to sainthood.
THAT is a different matter that dear Bishop Sheen would humbly be obedient to. Sainthood is what we hope for and seek. To be received into the process for such a declaration, Bishop Sheen would not have refused to his Church.
NY has been found possessive of the remains while having rejected the cause and the process. They have broken a contract.
Cardinal Dolan could end this reversal of an oral contract without a scene and a scandal, if he wants to. His silence is deafening.
Frankly, I respect the pushback NY is getting, based on this report. The will of Cardinal Dolan has stretched more than a few bounds already, and now this?
Very embarrassing for the Church, especially in the US.
I just sent two e-mails off to Communications@archny.org and to VicarGeneral-ChanceryCanonical@archny.org
They look to be the best addresses on the Archdiocesan website.