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	Priest Council Backs Egan on Priest Transfers By Gary Stern Journal News May 23, 2008 http://lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080523/NEWS/805230432/-1/newsfront The Priest Council of the Archdiocese of New York, which met yesterday with Cardinal Edward Egan, released a statement today supporting him and the reassignments of dozens of priests. The Journal News and other media outlets have quoted priests anonymously in recent days who were critical of the transfers and of Egan. The statement says: "The Archbishop of New York, as Shepherd of this local Church, serves the needs of the people of the Archdiocese of New York. In that capacity, the Archbishop assigns priests based on the pastoral needs of the people of this Archdiocese, as well as the needs of the parishes and other institutions. We, the Priest Council of the Archdiocese, recognize our Archbishop's authority to assign priests and support him as he faces unfair and anonymous attacks in the media. We have full confidence in Cardinal Egan's leadership as he continues to serve with distinction the people who have been entrusted to his spiritual care." Egan has approved the reassignments of 40 priests this month, according to the archdiocese. Another six transfers are planned.
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