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Why Bishop Brandt?
We are parishioners of the Diocese of Greensburg, and we have many questions to ask our Bishop, Lawrence Brandt in the wake of some questionable decrees from him. Decrees that make no sense to us and appear to be having negative impacts on our Diocese. Since our questions to date have gone unanswered in private letters sent to the Bishop we are now making these questions and concerns public.
Is it true that priests, funds and vocations are shrinking within the Diocese of Greensburg? If these are true then why Bishop Brandt….
1. Do you live like a prince in a mansion on a large expensive compound when Pope Francis has asked the Bishops of the Church to live among and like the people of the Church?
2. Did you spend millions of dollars of Diocesan funds on lavish renovations, including a very expensive chair for yourself, at The Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, while parishes and Catholic Schools were being closed due to lack of funds?
3. If your strategic plan is to save the Diocese of Greensburg due to priest shortages, why would you ever dismiss Benedictine Priests who have faithfully served our Diocese for nearly 100 years?
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