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October 9, 2012

Posted by Rita Ferrone

I’ve been waiting to read that the newly-installed Archbishop of San Francisco, Salvatore Cordileone, has offered a warm and sincere apology to the Episcopal Bishop of San Francisco, Marc Andrus. But as of today, I’m still waiting.

Here’s what happened, as far as published sources have revealed it. Andrus issued a letter
to his own people, dated the first of October, stating that he looks forward to working with Cordileone on issues of common concern. He cited global development and immigration as especially pressing subjects on which they would join in making common cause. He acknowledges their differences over Proposition 8 (gay marriage) and promises that his own stand will remain firm. In light of the obvious disquiet among some over Cordileone’s appointment, he reminds his people in closing to “welcome as brothers and sisters” any who…