tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598228705498900088.post3783988246674849120..comments2024-03-12T07:54:08.013+00:00Comments on Offerimus Tibi Domine: New Bishops on the wayFr Simon Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05375804232895565241noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598228705498900088.post-9713036521065619082012-04-04T12:28:01.459+01:002012-04-04T12:28:01.459+01:00Yes Father, it does seem that the ‘squeaky wheel’ ...Yes Father, it does seem that the ‘squeaky wheel’ is the one to get the grease even in episcopal appointments. Scanning appointments in the Bolletino, a majority appear to have been seminary rectors or to have had some ‘Roman exposure’ through work at assorted Vatican posts.<br /><br />I have long felt that a wider net needs to be cast and the process for arriving at the terna needs work and broadening. This is where the Nuncio needs to be more ‘out and about’ and not just rubber-stamping the list from the episcopate. Perhaps he should invite the faithful of vacant dioceses to present names for consideration? At minimum he should develop an awareness of experienced and faithful priests around the country who might not otherwise make the terna.<br /><br />Granted, this approach might run afoul of the bishops, but then he is not appointed to be the mouthpiece of the local episcopate - but for the benefit of all the faithful.GORhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14313101159848740722noreply@blogger.com