Priest who committed suicide to have Catholic funeral services [View all]

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http://www.ksat.com/news/priest-who-committed-suicide-to-have-catholic-funeral-services

Elizondo was a once-respected local leader of the Catholic Church. He was accused of sexual abuse and was found dead inside his home Monday. The Bexar County medical examiner ruled his death a suicide. The 80-year-old former rector at San Fernando Cathedral died of a self-inflicted gunshot to the head.

St. Mary's University Assistant Professor of Theology Andrew Getz said recent teachings show those who commit suicide may not be completely free nor completely understand what it is that they're doing.

"Suicide is no longer a mortal sin," Getz said.

Aw, isn't that special? They can decide the rules have changed when a child abuser in their ranks broke them, but god (sic) forbid they allow a gay teacher at one of their schools to marry their partner.

Priorities on full display. Protecting the abusers, abusing everyone else.