That's exactly what the journalists heard him saying. But regardless, as of today there are seven (7) active Catholics, one of them a priest, excommunicated in the St. Louis Archdiocese, courtesy of a tough "shepherd" - and none of them was excommunicated for abortion or the support of it.
And I'm supposed to be impressed by the journalists' selective hearing? Did YOU read the context from which this quote was excised and painted as though Abp. Burke were suddenly abandoning his position of June 2004?
If you actually took the time to read the pastoral letter, you would see that he maintains his original position.
...and none of them was excommunicated for abortion or the support of it.
And now, I find it troubling that by insinuating that Abp. Burke said that it's okay to vote for pro-aborts, you make it appear as though the disobedience of the lay board is justified. Why would you do that I wonder?
I know you don't want to believe this, but really, the people at St. Stans brought it on themselves. They were afraid that the parish would be closed based on the fact that there has been quite a bit of restructuring of late. The big historic parishes, for the most part, were left open.
You're barking up the wrong tree and really don't know much about the situation, namely that the SL P-D takes every opportunity and opening to beat the Church to a bloody pulp no matter who is in charge. Even when May was archbishop - and he was a beloved leader by everyone - the Post went after him and twisted everything so that it was unrecognizable.