Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton, both Catholic Democrats from Chicago, were banned Thursday from receiving communion in Springfield because of their support for legislation expanding abortion rights.
Bishop Thomas John Paprocki issued the decree, according to a statement from the Diocese of Springfield, specifically in response to the leaders' role in the passage of two measures, one from the most recent legislative and another that was signed into law in 2017.
"The Eucharist is the most sacred aspect of our Catholic faith," Paprocki said in a statement. "To support legislation that treats babies in the womb like property, allowing for their destruction for any reason at any time, is evil. It’s my hope and prayer these lawmakers reconcile themselves to the Church so they can receive Communion.".....snip~
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/war...510921881.html
The Bishop singled those 2 out. But says any Catholic Demos wont receive communion until they repent.
Bishop Denies Communion for Dems Who Pushed Illinois ...
https://www.libertyheadlines.com/catholic-communion-illinois-abortion
Jun 06, 2019 · The decree barring Illinois’ two highest-ranking lawmakers — both Catholic
Democrats from
Chicago — from taking the sacrament was issued by Thomas Paprocki,
bishop of the Springfield Diocese, less than a week after an abortion rights bill won final approval in the legislature and sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Bishop bans communion for Democrat officials - dailytimes.ng
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Bishop bans
communion for Democrat officials.
Bishop bans
communion for Democrat officials. June 6, 2019. UN runs out of cash in August – Guterres. ... The decree barring Illinois’ two highest-ranking lawmakers, both Catholic
Democrats from
Chicago, from taking the sacrament was issued by Thomas Paprocki,
Bishop of Springfield Diocese. ...