|
Anne works within the magisterium of the Church and
in complete obedience to her local bishop. Nothing that Anne writes
is published without the permission of her bishop or his
designated representative.
Bishop Leo O'Reilly of the Diocese of Kilmore in
Ireland has assigned a Spiritual Director to work on a full time
basis with Direction For Our Times. All writings have been submitted
to the bishop and he has given permission for their publication. In
addition to the permission for publication, the bishop has submitted
the writings to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
Regarding Anne's writings and the organization, Direction For Our
Times, the bishop has issued a letter which states:
|
To Whom It May Concern:
Direction For Our Times (DFOT) is a religious movement founded by
"Anne," a lay apostle from our diocese who wishes to
remain anonymous. The movement is in its infancy and does not as yet
enjoy canonical status. I have asked a priest of the diocese, Fr.
Darragh Connolly, to assist in the work of the movement and to
ensure that in all its works and publications it remains firmly
within the teaching and practice of the Catholic Church.
I have known "Anne," the founder of the
movement, for several years. She is a Catholic in good
standing in the diocese, a wife and mother of small children, and a
woman of deep spirituality. From the beginning, she has always been
anxious that everything connected with the movement be subject to
the authority of the Church. She has submitted all her writings to
me and will not publish anything without my permission. She has
submitted her writings to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the
Faith and I have done so, as well.
In so far as I am able to judge, she is
orthodox in her writings and teaching. Her spirituality and the
spiritual path that she proposes to those who wish to accept it are
in conformity with the teachings of the Church and of the great
spiritual writers of the past and present.
+Leo O'Reilly
Bishop of Kilmore
16 June 2006
|
For More Information - Clergy
Clergy members seeking further information may contact Fr. Darragh
Connolly, Bishop O'Reilly's designated representative in these
matters, by calling the DFOT Chicago office at (708)
496-9300.
|
|