It just so happens that these nuns and religious communities are vehemently opposed to the Vatican's ongoing apostolic visitation, and have been obstinately obstructionist.
Now, just this afternoon, the CMSWR (the Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious) issued a statement opposed to Obamacare, in support of the U.S. Bishops.
This group is supportive of the apostolic visitation, and is cooperating.
There's a connection, I think...
Here's the text of the CMSWR statement:
March 18, 2010 - In a March 15th statement, Cardinal Francis George, OMI, of Chicago, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, spoke on behalf of the United States Bishops in opposition to the Senate's version of the health care legislation under consideration because of its expansion of abortion funding and its lack of adequate provision for conscience protection. Recent statements from groups like Network, the Catholic Health Association and the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) directly oppose the Catholic Church's position on critical issues of health care reform.
The Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious, the second conference of Major Superiors of Women Religious in the United States, believes the Bishops' position is the authentic teaching of the Catholic Church.
Protection of life and freedom of conscience are central to morally responsible judgment. We join the bishops in seeking ethically sound legislation.
Mother Mary Quentin Sheridan, R.S.M.
President
On behalf of the Membership of the Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious
Another round to the CMSWR....
s/s Pewsitter for the text.
