King's professor and nationally-known labor priest blasts Martino's union stance

After the rejection of several requests to speak with Scranton Diocese Bishop Joseph F. Martino and other diocesan officials, King's College professor Rev. Patrick J. Sullivan, C.S.C., Ph.D., is speaking out against the diocese's rejection of the teacher's union. Father Sullivan is also a nationally-known labor priest who has been the author of many scholarly works on the Church and labor.

"The Church has already suffered from too many losses and scandals. May we not add more pain and shame," Sullivan wrote in his letter to Bishop Martino. Last month, the diocese announced the Scranton Diocese Association of Catholic Teachers would not be recognized as a collective bargaining unit, and instead the diocese is implementing an employee relations program.

Full Text of Father Sullivan's Letter: Bishop should allow teachers to belong to a real union

Click on the following links for the full story in today's local press..

Citizens' Voice February 27, 2008 "No response from diocese prompts priest to write public letter to Martino"

Times-Tribune February 27, 2008 "Priest faults diocese’s stance"

Daily & Sunday Review February 27, 2008 "Priest speaks up for union Teachers, supporters circulating petitions to be sent to pope"

Times Leader February 27, 2008 "Priest criticizes Bishop, Union launches petition"