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Bishop Bruskewitz criticizes Bishop Morin’s defense of CCHD November 25, 2009

Bishop Fabian Bruskewitz of Lincoln, Nebraska-- one of four prelates who opted out of national collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD)-- has criticized Bishop Roger Morin’s recent defense of the controversial anti-poverty program at the US bishops’ meeting.

“I didn't think [Bishop Morin’s report] took into account sufficiently the negatives that have been bantered about with regard to the organization,” Bishop Bruskewitz said. “I think he was perhaps a little bit too dismissive of them.”

“We question the ideology of [CCHD],” Bishop Bruskewitz added. “We are shocked at the scandalous participation with the ACORN organization and also the participation with other organizations of questionable moral values or standards.”

Source(s): these links will take you to other sites, in a new window.

• Bishop Bruskewitz on CCHD: Bishop Morin Was a "Bit Too Dismissive" of Concerns (LifeSiteNews.com)
• Four US bishops opted out of national CCHD collection (CWN, 11/24/09)
• Bishop denounces ‘outrageous claims’ of CCHD critics, says 3 grant recipients ‘in conflict with Catholic teaching’ (CWN, 11/19/09)

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• Posted by: Hal - Nov. 25, 2009 10:47 AM ET USA

  Hooray for Bishop Bruskewitz!