September, 09 2008
Baltimore archdiocese issues statement on alleged visionary
Responding to "regrettable" confusion among the faithful, the Baltimore archdiocese reminds the public that a thorough study released in 2003 and approved by archdiocese and the Vatican found that "the alleged visions of Dr. Gianna Sullivan were not supernatural in origin," and discouraged "any public activity relating to the alleged visions" in local churches.
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Baltimore archdiocese issues statement on alleged visionary
Baltimore archdiocese issues statement on alleged visionary
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Statement of the Archdiocese of Baltimore
STATEMENT OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF BALTIMORE
ON THE ALLEGED VISIONS OF DR. GIANNA TALONE-SULLIVAN
“In 2003, the Archdiocese of Baltimore issued a decree stating that the alleged visions of Dr. Gianna Sullivan were not supernatural in origin. This followed an extensive study by a commission comprised of experts in the field of theology and canon law who interviewed several individuals, including Dr. Sullivan, and who examined approximately 600 pages of testimony and other documentation. The commission´s finding was based, in part, on the fact that many of the messages were apocalyptic in nature, placed undue emphasis on future destruction, and called for great and miraculous signs — all of which are incompatible with tradition and teachings of the Catholic Church. This decree was issued by Cardinal William H. Keeler, who is now the retired Archbishop of Baltimore, with the approval of then-Cardinal Josef Ratzinger, Prefect of the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith, to give guidance to Catholics in the Archdiocese — many of whom were awaiting word from the Church as to the supernatural nature of the messages delivered by Dr. Sullivan. It is regrettable that any confusion remains for Catholics in the Archdiocese, who need only read the decree to understand the Church´s position on this matter. It clearly articulates the Church´s belief that the alleged visions of Dr. Sullivan are not supernatural in origin. To alleviate confusion among Catholics, the decree further prohibits any public activity related to the alleged visions from occurring in the churches, oratories, and other properties of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. There is no apparent evidence that this prohibition has been violated.”
STATEMENT OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF BALTIMORE
ON THE ALLEGED VISIONS OF DR. GIANNA TALONE-SULLIVAN
“In 2003, the Archdiocese of Baltimore issued a decree stating that the alleged visions of Dr. Gianna Sullivan were not supernatural in origin. This followed an extensive study by a commission comprised of experts in the field of theology and canon law who interviewed several individuals, including Dr. Sullivan, and who examined approximately 600 pages of testimony and other documentation. The commission´s finding was based, in part, on the fact that many of the messages were apocalyptic in nature, placed undue emphasis on future destruction, and called for great and miraculous signs — all of which are incompatible with tradition and teachings of the Catholic Church. This decree was issued by Cardinal William H. Keeler, who is now the retired Archbishop of Baltimore, with the approval of then-Cardinal Josef Ratzinger, Prefect of the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith, to give guidance to Catholics in the Archdiocese — many of whom were awaiting word from the Church as to the supernatural nature of the messages delivered by Dr. Sullivan. It is regrettable that any confusion remains for Catholics in the Archdiocese, who need only read the decree to understand the Church´s position on this matter. It clearly articulates the Church´s belief that the alleged visions of Dr. Sullivan are not supernatural in origin. To alleviate confusion among Catholics, the decree further prohibits any public activity related to the alleged visions from occurring in the churches, oratories, and other properties of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. There is no apparent evidence that this prohibition has been violated.”