Bishop Thomas Tobin of Province happens to think that Rep. Patrick Kennedy should not be able to participate in one of the Catholics biggest traditions. Tobin questions Kennedy’s Catholic faith due to his support for abortion in America. Rep. Kennedy has responded by saying that Tobin is not allowing him to take community at his church. Tobin proclaims he did write to Kennedy questioning his views on abortion and asking him not to receive communion but has never ordered him or instructed anyone else to not give him communion. Tobin says that Kennedy is held to a higher standard than an ordinary parishioner because of his position as a legislature which allows him to shape abortion laws and policy.
Other bishops and clergyman in the Church have been split on Tobin’s views about Kennedy. Rev. Thomas Reese discusses how the pope has given communion to multiple leaders of countries who support abortion in their country. I believe that Tobin has the right as Kennedy’s Bishop to approach him away from the public eye and help him grow in his faith. It was wrong of the Congressman to publicize Tobin’s views and thoughts.
Other bishops and clergyman in the Church have been split on Tobin’s views about Kennedy. Rev. Thomas Reese discusses how the pope has given communion to multiple leaders of countries who support abortion in their country. I believe that Tobin has the right as Kennedy’s Bishop to approach him away from the public eye and help him grow in his faith. It was wrong of the Congressman to publicize Tobin’s views and thoughts.
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