Sir, – The Rev Patrick G Burke's response to Fr Tony Flannery's silencing by the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith misses the point (September 17th). The CDF's actions in limiting his priesthood remain in place and still affect him. Fr Flannery is choosing to speak out despite the restriction, to bring the truth of the bullying and aggressive behaviour of the CDF into the light for all to see.
I commend and support Fr Flannery for speaking out, and for his refusal to bow to bullying and emotional blackmail. Speaking against injustice, however it is manifested, is a prophetic act. At least it was the last time I looked. – Yours, etc,
ANGELA HANLEY,
Beech Park,
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Athlone, Co Westmeath.