DEAR EDITOR:

This is re: the Diocese decree banning funeral visitation on church property. How uncaring, how unfeeling, how out-of-touch this bishop is! Does this decree apply to priests and nuns, too? Remember who built these churches and who pays to maintain and keep them running. Did anyone even bother to consult the laity as to their needs? No! It was decided by money-hungry funeral directors (what a conflict of interest) and priests who like more free time.

I am not talking about priests serving four or five parishes who kill themselves trying to keep this Diocese going; they deserve a medal.

I have some questions and comments regarding Bishop Bonnar’s statements:

�–� Who put together the Order of Christian funerals?

�–� What is the purpose of the vestibule / greeting space as yo

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