New Disciplinary Action Looming for Father Pavone?

Catholic Culture ^ | 12/11/14

[marshmallow]

Father Frank Pavone, the founder of Priests for Life (PFL), once again faces possible disciplinary action because of his refusal to allow episcopal oversight of his organization’s finances.

New York’s Cardinal Timothy Dolan has revealed, in a letter to the bishops of the US, that the Vatican conducted an apostolic visitation of Priests for Life last year. After that investigation, the cardinal says, he was asked by the Congregation for the Clergy to “assist Father Pavone with several necessary reforms.”

However, Cardinal Dolan writes, Father Pavone has not cooperated with the reforms. As a result, the cardinal has told the Vatican that “I am unable to fulfill their mandate, and want nothing further to do with the organization.”

“What the Apostolic See intends to do, I have no idea,” Cardinal Dolan tells his brother bishops in his letter, dated November 30. (CWN has obtained a copy of the letter.) The cardinal’s letter, reporting Father Pavone’s refusal to undertake reforms, points toward the possibility of action by the Vatican against the controversial priest.

In his letter Cardinal Dolan reminds the other American bishops that Father Pavone has a history of clashing with the prelates who have sought to oversee his work. PFL was founded in New York, but after disputes there with Cardinals John O’Connor and Edward Egan, the pro-life activist sought and received a transfer to the Diocese of Amarillo, Texas. But his troubles continued there, and he was eventually suspended by Bishop Patrick Zurek. The suspension was lifted in 2012 after an appeal to the Vatican, but the difficulties persisted, leading to the apostolic visitation.

[Jim from C-Town]

This is unfortunate as I have more respect for Pavone than for almost any of the lousy Bishops that infest the Mother Church. That includes Dolan, an all butworthless prelate!

[FR_addict]

Fr Pavone vs. Cardinal Dolan

http://www.ask.com/wiki/Frank_Pavone?o=2801&qsrc=999&ad=doubleDown&an=apn&ap=ask.com

Dolan:
“In August 2012, after Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan invited President Barack Obama to the annual Al Smith Dinner, Pavone criticized the decision, saying it “amounts to scandal”, due to Obama’s support of legalized abortion.[41]”

Fr. Pavone:
“Pavone provided much commentary during the Terri Schiavo controversy, having been on the limited visitors’ list and having been at her bedside many times, including during her final hours. He delivered the homily at Schiavo’s funeral Mass at the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Gulfport, Florida on April 5, 2005.[19] He serves as a member of Dr. James Dobson’s Focus on the Family Institute.[20] He is the author of two books, Ending Abortion, Not Just Fighting It, and Pro-life Reflections for Every Day....

“In 1993, Cardinal O'Connor appointed him the full-time national director of Priests for Life.[2] He gained prominence through his work with the group, traveling to all fifty states and personally working with Mother Teresa and Mother Angelica. He received Norma McCorvey, the “Jane Roe” of the Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion in America who became a pro-life activist, into the Catholic Church in 1998.”

[cloudmountain]

Sigh. The Church doesn't need this now.
PRAYERS for all concerned.

[Alex Murphy]

Father Frank Pavone, the founder of Priests for Life (PFL), once again faces possible disciplinary action because of his refusal to allow episcopal oversight of his organization’s finances. New York’s Cardinal Timothy Dolan has revealed, in a letter to the bishops of the US, that the Vatican conducted an apostolic visitation of Priests for Life last year. After that investigation, the cardinal says, he was asked by the Congregation for the Clergy to “assist Father Pavone with several necessary reforms.” However, Cardinal Dolan writes, Father Pavone has not cooperated with the reforms. As a result, the cardinal has told the Vatican that “I am unable to fulfill their mandate, and want nothing further to do with the organization.”

Related threads:
Bishops for Life? : On Civil Rights and the Silencing of Father Frank Pavone
The Truth About Fr. Frank Pavone
Abortion fight highlights push for transparency in Catholicism

[NKP_Vet]

Dolan hates Father Pavone because Father Pavone is a very popular priest who has devoted his life to stopping abortion. He lives his faith. Dolan on the otherhand is a democrat operative who could care less about abortion and who receives Holy Communion. Dolan is not fit to polish Father Pavone’s shoes.

[LadyDoc]

I hope Pavone has hired a good (outside) accountant for his books, since if there is any problem, they will blame him. And the argument seems to be about money.

Church organizations often are run by those who are not smart financially so naive use of funds can taint their reputation.

And of course, theft by employees can occur (something that even occurred to ACORN, where the brother of the founder diverted tens of thousands for his drug habit... so it’s not just church groups where these things happen).

Pavone is Italian, and prickly, so will clash with the easy going and compromising bishops.

One merely hopes he is innocent, because he is in the sights of the pc bishops...so keep him in your prayers.