Father Pfleger vows to preach at other churches if suspension isn’t lifted
May 11, 2011
Father Michael Pfleger, the controversial pastor of St. Sabina Pastor in Chicago, has vowed to preach at other churches if Cardinal Francis George does not lift his suspension by this weekend. The cardinal suspended Father Pfleger’s faculties after the priest said that he would rather leave the Church than accept a position as a high school principal.
For all current news, visit our News home page.
Further information:
- Pfleger says he will begin to preach at other churches if his suspension isn't ended (Chicago Tribune)
- Cardinal George suspends Father Pfleger (CWN, 4/28)
All comments are moderated. To lighten our editing burden, only current donors are allowed to Sound Off. If you are a current donor, log in to see the comment form; otherwise please support our work, and Sound Off!
-
Posted by: -
May. 11, 2011 9:56 PM ET USA
Yet more threats by Pfleger to take his marbles and play somewhere else. I hope Cardinal George does not try to kiss up to this leftwing Pfleger poverty pimp and race hustler any more. Pfleger has already damaged too many people by his demagoguery -- look at what he's done to St. Sabina. I rest my case. Good riddance, Pfleger. (Cardinal George, for once do the right thing and let Pfleger -- GO.)
-
Posted by: impossible -
May. 11, 2011 9:33 PM ET USA
Cardinal George should forbid Pfleger to speak at any Catholic institution in the diocese and fobid those institutions to host him. He should be given the choice to be obedient or be laicized. Since the issues have been long joined, he should be given a whole week to make his choice.
-
Posted by: rpp -
May. 11, 2011 6:28 PM ET USA
Dan, Fr. Pfleger and Rev. Wright publicly claim to be friends and often appear together at events; less like competition and more like partnership. But to the point, how does the Fr. P take this stand, yet balance that with the obedience he is to show to his ordinary? Does he think he has some special exemption?
-
Posted by: -
May. 11, 2011 4:43 PM ET USA
It is entirely appropriate for non-Catholics to preach and non-Catholic churches.
-
Posted by: -
May. 11, 2011 11:42 AM ET USA
The Cardinal should invite Mr Pfleger to create a church of his own. Rev. Wright, you may shortly have some competition!
-
Posted by: -
May. 11, 2011 11:06 AM ET USA
Maybe he should threaten to hold his breath until he gets his way.
-
Posted by: Defender -
May. 11, 2011 10:42 AM ET USA
Don't let the door hit you on your way out...
-
Posted by: -
May. 11, 2011 7:07 AM ET USA
That's a serious threat . . . to the "churches" where Fr. Pfleger plans to preach.
