Amarillo, Texas, Oct 6, 2011 / 11:51 am
Bishop Patrick J. Zurek of Amarillo, Texas said today that his actions in the situation surrounding Father Frank Pavone are tied to his pastoral concern for the national director of Priests for Life. The bishop also announced that he has invited Fr. Pavone to a private meeting on Oct. 13.
“As a diocesan bishop, I am obligated to show concern for the well being and ministry of all our priests,” Bishop Zurek said in an Oct. 6 statement.
“I support with no exception the various ministries that the priests of our diocese carry out for the common good of the Church,” he added.
Bishop Zurek said that it is because of this concern that he is “seeking clarifications and answers to concerns about the administration of the Priests For Life organization and other related entities of which Fr. Pavone has a leadership role.”