Statement
on Cancellation of Cindy Sheehan Event
at St. John Hall
The March 11 issue of The Catholic Light contained a notice about an
upcoming appearance by anti-war activist
Cindy Sheehan, who was scheduled to speak at
St. John Hall in
Scranton
on April 9.
This notice was published in error. Neither Cardinal Justin Rigali,
Apostolic
Administrator
of the Diocese of Scranton, nor Bishop-elect
Joseph C. Bambera had authorized the use of
a Diocesan or parish facility to host this
speaker. Although Mrs. Sheehan is well known
for her anti-war stance against the
conflicts in
Afghanistan
and
Iraq, she also supports positions that are
contrary to Church teaching regarding life
and marriage issues.
Therefore, her appearance at St. John Hall has been cancelled and she
will not be allowed to speak at any other
Diocesan or parish facility.
