Catholic Church Law and Law of Love Inform Father Altman Case
NEWS ANALYSIS: Understanding the canonical process and obedience are important in unpacking the contentious case of the Wisconsin priest and his bishop.
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Father Altman Removed from Ministry by La Crosse Bishop
The bishop’s decree denies a commendatory letter to the priest, meaning he can only celebrate Mass in private with no members of the faithful present, excepting only his parents.
Controversial La Crosse Priest Father Altman to Challenge Bishop's Request to Resign
Fr. Altman stirred controversy for numerous public statements he made in 2020 and 2021 on politics, racism, feminism, and the coronavirus pandemic.
La Crosse Bishop to Correct ‘Catholics Can’t Be Democrats’ Priest
Fr. James Altman, a priest of La Crosse, gained attention after an Aug. 30 video was published on YouTube, in which the priest said that “You can not be Catholic and be a Democrat. Period.”
