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Originally Posted by SWTXBelle
That's all I'm sayin'. So ONE MORE TIME - does anyone have anything new to add about the reaction of the bishop or the congregation?
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Apparently, the majority of his congregation agrees with the letter. Also, here is a quote from the diocese:
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Stephen Gajdosik, spokesman for the Catholic Diocese of Charleston, told The News that calling parishioners who voted for a candidate who supports legalized abortions to penance is a question of how best to deepen a flock's relationship to God and a move left up to local priests. He said such a move is appropriate and in line with church teaching
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Here is a link to the article:
http://http://www.greenvilleonline.c...WS01/811130314
Based on the last part of the article, it doesn't sound like he is going to refuse communion to anyone- if they go up for communion then they will recieve it. But he does want his congregation to be in full communion with church teachings before they recieve communion. So maybe the letter wasn't so much a threat as it was an attempt to teach his congregation about the Church's stance and give ways to get back in full communion.