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Priests for Life president ‘remains suspended’

By | 10.05.11 | 11:15 am | More from The Florida Independent

A recent letter from Bishop Patrick Zurek to members of the diocese of Amarillo, Texas, states that Priests for Life President Frank Pavone “remains suspended” from activities outside his diocese.

Suspended Priests for Life leader proposes anti-abortion ‘religious order’

By | 09.19.11 | 12:02 pm | More from The Florida Independent

In response to his recent suspension, Priests for Life leader Frank Pavone floated the possibility of starting a “religious order” for “religious and lay people who feel called to give their whole lives to the pro-life cause.”

Anti-abortion-rights group to picket Catholic facilities after Priests for Life suspension

By | 09.15.11 | 12:56 pm | More from The Florida Independent

The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform recently announced that the group will be picketing “Catholic facilities and activities in the Diocese of Amarillo, Texas.” The anti-abortion group wants to force Bishop Patrick Zurek to allow Father Frank Pavone “to resume full-time anti-abortion ministry.” Zurek More…

Anti-abortion Operation Rescue calls Priests for Life ‘financial improprieties’ allegations ‘unfounded attack’

By | 09.14.11 | 4:45 pm | More from The Florida Independent

The anti-abortion group Operation Rescue announced today that it is standing behind the leader of Priests for Life, Frank Pavone. Pavone was recently suspended from “engaging in active ministry outside the Diocese of Amarillo, Texas, as a result of concerns about financial improprieties.”