SDACT Petition Campaign Begins

In an editorial last week in the Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice, editor Paul Golias commented on Bishop Martino's refusal to recognize the SDACT saying that, "[a]n unnecessary and divisive wedge has been driven into the fabric of our region by Bishop Joseph Martino of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Scranton."

This analysis seems to be the definitive evaluation of the current situation. From all corners of our community, it appears that a definite consensus has developed and that is this : One man, Bishop Martino, is standing in opposition to the best interest of an entire community that has now been galvanized in opposition to his policies.

Beginning today, the SDACT and our friends in the labor community have begun to circulate a petition condemning the bishop for his actions as contrary to the common good of the community and an afront to the social justice teachings of the Church. The petitions will be sent to the Pope via the Apostolic Nuncio in Washington, DC., with the hope that appropriate action will be taken to correct the situation in the Scranton Diocese.

We hope all concerned members of the community will lend their names to our petition.

Click on the following link to view the petition:
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