Call Begins for the Resignation of Rev. Jenkins, President, Notre Dame
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, March 30 /
Christian Newswire/ -- On Saturday, Randall Terry met with two officials at Notre Dame, to discuss upcoming protests against the School's invitation to President Obama to speak at the next commencement.
Mr. Terry states:
"The talks were candid, polite, and fruitful. We all know what we expect from each other. They understand our mission; we understand their concerns."
Mr. Terry gave a "Resignation Letter: for Fr. John Jenkins, President of Notre Dame" to deliver to Rev. Jenkins. Penned by Mr. Terry, the letter shows the issues at stake, and why Rev. Jenkins must resign or be fired. (Letter below.)
Mr. Terry States:
"I believe the loss of Rev. Jenkins job is inevitable after his monumental failure to honor the laws of God, and the lives innocent who have been slain by abortion."
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The Resignation Letter of Rev. John I. Jenkins, CSC
To the Board of Trustees:
When I took holy vows as a priest, I had high hopes and deep desires to serve Christ and His Church with valor, and without wavering in fidelity.
Regrettably, I have failed in my duty as a priest, and brought much scandal and confusion to the faithful.
My decision to acquiesce to the urgings of others to invite President Obama to speak at our 2009 commencement – even though I knew he was openly defiant of our Lord's commandment, "Thou shalt not murder," and that as President he has personally authorized the shedding of innocent blood in America and around the world – shows that my moral compass has been badly damaged.
It is clear that I do not possess the internal fortitude to resist the machinations of those who promote child-killing, and who seek to tear apart Christ's beloved bride. I am not fit to lead this institution in the battles to defend God's innocents, and Catholic orthodoxy.
After much reflection, as an act of contrition before our Lord, His Church, Our Lady, the holy men who founded Notre Dame, and the millions of innocent children who have been slaughtered by abortion, I hereby tender my resignation as President of Notre Dame University, effective immediately.
Please pray for me.
Signed: ________________________________
Father John I. Jenkins, CSC
(This draft was written by Randall Terry, for Father Jenkins use.)
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