Abp. Schwietz has officially MOVED the Episcopal Bishop "consecration" from OLG Catholic Church

(Since a lot of new traffic has come to read this story, I am giving a brief synopsis of the situation, as there seems to be some confusion based on emails that I have received, including who requested the move [The Archbishop or the Episcopals]).

After learning last week that Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church was slated to hold an Episcopal Bishop "consecration/ordination" on September 4th, 2010, we posed some questions on this blog regarding whether that was proper. We also were perplexed that the Archdiocese was willing to host it due to the fact that Katharine Schori would be presiding over the event. (Read Original Post here)

We then posted Vatican documents explaining our position and mentioned that we would be writing a letter stating our concerns and questions regarding the matter. (Link). Our intention was never to be right, but to get the event moved from the Catholic church. Our reasons were grounded in Catholic teaching, and concern for the Sacredness of the CONSECRATED Church, Altar, and the True Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. At this point we were unsure the person responsible for granting the OK for this event. We were especially concerned, due to the vetting policy of the Archdiocese.

We then posted a letter to the Archbishop explaining our position and asking our questions. We sought understanding and clarification, but most of all we sought a change of heart. We included with our letter, a petition for those wishing to sign on to the letter that they also include some sort of prayer, almsgiving, or fast that they would dedicate to the Archbishop, the Parish of OLG, and this matter. You can read the letter here: (Link.) 

Almost immediately, the Archbishop posted an open letter to the faithful. It explained that he was the one responsible for allowing the Episcopals access to the Church and that he did so for reasons of outreach and in the spirit of "being a good neighbor." You can read that letter here: (Link) As you can imagine we were quite saddened by this news, but were committed to getting signatures to the letter, and sending it off, with the enclosure of the spiritual bouquet. We were hoping that prayer would change hearts and minds.

Less than an hour later, the letter had been removed from the Archdiocese website. (Precisely, the link was taken down.) This confused us as to its meaning, but we waited in hope that it meant that the Archbishop had some change of heart. We had to wait until the next day, but our hopes were realized! Although we haven't received official word from the Archdiocese we learned from various sources that the event had been moved. (end synopsis).

So we checked on some of the Episcopal websites and it seems that the Archbishop has decided to move the Episcopal "consecration" that was slated to occur at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church on September 4, 2010. (Full Story)

(Source: Episcopal AK)

Our Bishop has "...not fled in fear of the wolves," and has made a very difficult, but courageous decision. He has chosen his flock over the niceties of "ecumenical outreach." He has upheld the Sacredness of the Church, the Altar, and the True Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.

Alas! Our job is not done! In fact, the difficult part is just beginning. Our Archbishop is sure to face fire and attack over this decision. The wolves world is sure to criticize this decision and attack the faith and attack him personally. We must blanket him with spiritual support -

WE MUST PRAY.

This is a joyful time and we must offer prayers of joy, gladness, and thanksgiving. Yet, we must also pray for the Angels and Saints to intercede for us and for our protection. The devil does not like to lose, and he is sure to look for a way to strike back an make amends for this defeat. It is our job to battle against him and defend our faith and defend our courageous Bishop. As the lay faithful, as the Ecclesia Militans, we must take Heaven by force.

From the days of John the Baptist until now, The Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence, and the violent are taking it by force! -Matthew 11:12

Be sure to write the Bishop and thank him for his courageousness, and tell him you will pray for him:

Email: Archbishop Roger Schwietz, OMI

Finally, please stop over and thank the following folks for their help and dedication to the faith in this matter:
The Devout Life
Gun Lovin' Alaska Catholic Club
ChesterBelloc
Acts of the Apostasy
&
Restore DC Catholicism