Though touted as a stalwart anti-abortion bishop and conservative (ie "orthodox"), Bishop Joseph Martino is much disliked inside his own diocese due to his massive church closure program, abrasive personality, and disrespect toward laity and teachers within the Diocese of Scranton. His reasons for leaving simply do not add up, particularly since he was called to Rome not terribly long ago.
We will include several links for you. First, news of his resignation:
Whispers in the Loggia
The Deacon's Bench
Bishop Martino's shameful church closure program:
Click here for articles on Scranton church closings
His controversial tenure (generally thought favorably of outside the diocese, disliked at home):
Whispers in the Loggia
We will include several links for you. First, news of his resignation:
Whispers in the Loggia
The Deacon's Bench
Bishop Martino's shameful church closure program:
Click here for articles on Scranton church closings
His controversial tenure (generally thought favorably of outside the diocese, disliked at home):
Whispers in the Loggia