Author Topic: Fisher More College to hear from Ecclesia Dei mid-July (Read 1231 times)

Geremia · « **on:** May 23, 2014, 05:13:49 PM »

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Fisher More College awaiting answer from Ecclesia Dei

After having TLM suppressed by Bishop Olson, school expects answer soon

Rorate has obtained a first look at a statement to be released tomorrow by Fisher More College. In the statement below, the school -- for the first time -- confirms publicly what Rorate has known: that it has rightly appealed to Ecclesia Dei and expects an answer soon.

Back in March, Rorate broke the exclusive story that the Most Rev. Michael Olson, the newly-ordained bishop of the Fort Worth Diocese, had suppressed the Traditional Latin Mass at the college, writing to the president it was for the good of "your own soul" (read the whole story here).

Maybe most disturbing is that Bishop Olson not only took this unjust action, but has remained silent on the matter since, refusing to even meet with some of the students of whom he has banned their God-given patrimony.

Bishop Olson has also ignored a list of questions Rorate asked of him in writing, giving him every opportunity to use our blog to explain his actions to those scandalized by this matter. We still welcome His Excellency to respond to our questions and will run them in full without editorial comment.

Let us pray Ecclesia Dei steps up and stomps out this complete and unjust overreach. The statement from Fisher More College follows:

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The business operations and programs of the College proceed as usual into normal summer mode. An announcement regarding fall courses and enrollment will be made as soon as it is possible. The College has petitioned the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei for hierarchical recourse against the decision of Bishop Michael Olson prohibiting Mass in the forma extraordinaria of the Roman Rite at the College chapel. Based on our understanding of canonical procedure, the Commission can be expected to rule on this matter by mid-July. At this time, the College intends to withhold making any decisions regarding its campus and residential program until it receives a ruling from the Commission.

The Fisher More Academy online program is healthy and operates with business-as-usual in preparation for next school year. The Academy continues to add exceptional teachers and staff from across the country, has been accepting enrollment for grades 4 thru 12 since the beginning of April, and looks forward to another year of providing an education program to Catholic families that is traditional, formative, excellent, and affordable.

Adfero at 5/23/2014 02:08:00 AM

s2srea · « **Reply #1 on:** May 23, 2014, 05:30:15 PM »

And people wonder why the Archbishop did what he did?

Geremia · « **Reply #2 on:** May 23, 2014, 07:39:02 PM »

Quote from: s2srea

And people wonder why the Archbishop did what he did?

Indeed…

TKGS · « **Reply #3 on:** May 23, 2014, 07:49:41 PM »

I hope someone tracts this and posts what the reply from the Vatican is. I'm willing to wager right now that the answer from Ecclesia Dei will be the same one the bishop gave: The 1962 Mass is available elsewhere.

What's with the backdrop that looks like the sports backdrops when the professional and college players and coaches are giving interviews?

By the way, it looks like his Lenten fast went really well.

Pete Vere · « **Reply #4 on:** May 23, 2014, 07:54:10 PM »

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I hope someone tracts this and posts what the reply from the Vatican is. I'm willing to wager right now that the answer from Ecclesia Dei will be the same one the bishop gave: The 1962 Mass is available elsewhere.

That would be my guess as well.

But even if the decision comes down in FMC's favour, which is a real possibility, will it make any difference now that the college is reportedly shutting down?

JPaul · « **Reply #5 on:** May 23, 2014, 09:38:49 PM »

Quote from: Pete Vere

Quote from: TKGS
I hope someone tracts this and posts what the reply from the Vatican is. I'm willing to wager right now that the answer from Ecclesia Dei will be the same one the bishop gave: The 1962 Mass is available elsewhere.

That would be my guess as well.

But even if the decision comes down in FMC's favour, which is a real possibility, will it make any difference now that the college is reportedly shutting down?

And in the end, the Conciliarists will have had their way and run Tradition out of town. If this issue has been run by Francis, it is most likely that he will have them stand behind this "bishop".

Geremia · « **Reply #6 on:** May 24, 2014, 11:30:35 PM »

Quote from: TKGS

I hope someone tracts this and posts what the reply from the Vatican is. I'm willing to wager right now that the answer from Ecclesia Dei will be the same one the bishop gave: The 1962 Mass is available elsewhere.

Yes, there is one about 10 min. away.

TKGS · « **Reply #7 on:** May 25, 2014, 05:45:08 AM »

Quote from: Pete Vere

Quote from: TKGS
I hope someone tracts this and posts what the reply from the Vatican is. I'm willing to wager right now that the answer from Ecclesia Dei will be the same one the bishop gave: The 1962 Mass is available elsewhere.

That would be my guess as well.

But even if the decision comes down in FMC's favour, which is a real possibility, will it make any difference now that the college is reportedly shutting down?

Is it really? Taking away the Mass (said, by the way, by doubtful priests) is shutting it down or were there other issues as well?

Pete Vere · « **Reply #8 on:** May 25, 2014, 06:08:33 AM »

Quote from: TKGS

Quote from: Pete Vere
Quote from: TKGS
I hope someone tracts this and posts what the reply from the Vatican is. I'm willing to wager right now that the answer from Ecclesia Dei will be the same one the bishop gave: The 1962 Mass is available elsewhere.

That would be my guess as well.

But even if the decision comes down in FMC's favour, which is a real possibility, will it make any difference now that the college is reportedly shutting down?

Is it really? Taking away the Mass (said, by the way, by doubtful priests) is shutting it down or were there other issues as well?

The big issue, from what I understand in various media and blog reports, is that the college was short both money and students to really keep it viable. Keep in mind that even before this whole story broke with the bishop, the college had reportedly nearly shut down after Christmas. It was kept afloat for the winter semester only after a last-minute student-led fundraising effort hit its goal.

Nevertheless, the college generally had a reputation as R&O at the time of this winter fundraiser. Thus the clash with the diocesan bishop over the college's recent wandering into R&R territory came as a surprise to many R&O parents and donors.

s2srea · « **Reply #9 on:** May 25, 2014, 12:33:02 PM »

I, for one, am very much in support of the College. I wish there were more like it. Of course, I'd rather it not be Indultian/ FSSP/ Etc., but, for what it is, I think its good. I was glad to have heard they were able to prevent themselves from shutting down this past year. I hope things go well for them. If they offer the entire degree online in the future (they only offer the Freshman course right now), I would love to take it.