Abusive ecclesial authority puts our bishops on the spot

Abusive ecclesial authority puts our bishops on the spot

NCR

By Thomas C. Fox

Thomas C. Fox

Some of our bishops are acting like bullies, abusing the authority of their offices in the name of enforcing orthodoxy. Dealing with U.S. women religious, these bishops' actions appear governed more by a desire to enforce obedience than to develop fidelity in our sisters. Catholics see through this guise. They are upset, fed up with the likes of this behavior. They are speaking out. Soon they will be on the streets making their voices heard. You can count on it.