Deacon James Garcia, in his role as a master of ceremonies at St. Matthew’s Cathedral in the District, has assisted Wuerl during major liturgies. But no amount of apology will suffice unless and until bishops and other complicit clergy are removed or resign,” Garcia wrote in his letter. A few dozen protesters picketed with signs outside St. Matthew’s and outside the cardinal’s residence. He was assigned to the parish at St. Matthew’s, the cathedral in the archdiocese of Washington. An earlier version of this story inaccurately described Garcia’s role at St. Matthew’s Cathedral.

Source: Washington Post September 09, 2018 10:01 UTC