Priest plows, sows arduously in ecumenical field. (Americans in Rome - Father James Puglisi)

From: National Catholic Reporter | Date: April 2, 1993| Author: | Copyright information

ROME -- Ecumenism. Passe? Watch where you say that.

Of American Franciscan Friar of the Atonement Father James Puglisi, his graduate and undergraduate students in Venice say: "Watch out for Puglisi. He's very picky!"

They're right. When anyone talks ecumenism, Puglisi is picky.

That's because Puglisi, a native of Amsterdam, N.Y., knows the risks associated with plowing and sowing in the ecumenical field.

"Anyone who works in the ecumenical sphere comes under scrutiny from everyone. You are accused of watering down the faith, of capitulating to one side or ...

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