The diocese needs a third-party perspective

The following editorial appeared in the Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice, March 31, 2008

The labor dispute between the teachers in the Catholic Diocese of Scranton and the bishop has moved to the next level. And that’s a good thing. The Congregation for Catholic Education will review the dispute over whether the diocesan teachers can unionize. Then it will rule. The next avenue of appeal is the Supreme Tribunal of the apostolic Signatura, the Supreme Court of the church.

Clearly, third party intervention is needed here. The review will provide an independent third-party perspective. Sadly, at this point, it seems to be the only vehicle left capable of negotiating this rocky road.