Attorney: Vatican upset with Miami Archdiocese
By Matt C. Abbott renewamerica.us Wednesday, September 7, 2005
Just days after the dismissal of a civil lawsuit filed on behalf of the Rev. Andrew Dowgiert against the Archdiocese of Miami, Dowgiert's attorney, Sharon Bourbutta, says the Vatican is "well aware" of the situation and might intervene.
The May 2005 lawsuit alleges that Dowgiert was wrongfully terminated for complaining to the archdiocese about loveual and financial improprieties allegedly committed by certain archdiocesan clergy.
Reports Bourbutta (slightly edited):
"I have been in contact with Rome and a canon lawyer there. The Vatican is well aware of Fr. Andrew's situation. They are also aware that there is something very wrong with the Archdiocese of Miami and St. Petersburg. I cannot spell out the details, but the future for Fr. Andrew looks very promising. Much prayer, of course, is still needed.
"Our investigations and lawsuit and communications with the Vatican have caused a stir. There is more to come.
"The best thing for people to do now is to continue to complain about the issue of the oppressive gay clergy. This has the Vatican upset. If you know members of parishes run by loveually active gay clergy, you should tell the parishioners to write the Vatican. They can contact me for 'how-to' directions.
"I am getting calls because of the significant publicity we have received locally and statewide. Some calls are from other priests in Fr. Andrew's position. Some calls are from priests who have been successful in fighting the bad bishops.
"The civil court appeal is pending and should continue. Fr. Andrew feels like he has lost, but, in fact, he has not. Rome is alert to what is happening. In fact, a meeting is going to be held in the near future with persons who have authority. That is all I can say now.
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"In conclusion, the archdiocese will be put under a microscope, but it will take a while."
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