Rorate Caeli: As a priest and canon lawyer, I’d like in canonical terms, to revisit the controversial events surrounding the denial of Holy Communion to Barbara Johnson by Father Marcel Guarnizo. First of all, while I agree with many of … Continue reading
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Fr. Marcel Guarnizo Defends Himself
CNA has published a statement made by Father Marcel Guarnizo concerning both the incident that took place on February 25, and his subsequent disciplining by Archdiocesan authorities. It appears in its entirety below. Fr. Marcel Guarnizo’s Response to the Eucharistic … Continue reading
Sandra Fluke and Barbara Johnson: Two Peas in a Pod
Recently, two activists for sexual depravity have become media darlings. In both cases the Catholic Church was involved. In both cases the activist was professedly opposed to Catholic teaching and worked to advance a contrary agenda. In both cases they … Continue reading
Priest Reprimanded by Bishop for Denying Communion to Publicly Active Lesbian, Updated Again
This woman (read the following facts for yourself) introduced her “lover” to the priest just prior to the funeral Mass he was to offer for her mother. Granted the priest should have said something then and there, but he didn’t. … Continue reading