For those recently entering the Catholic Church, it is important to have communion with the Holy Father and the See of Peter. But the development of a culture of communion... implies also that equal attention be given to communion with the bishops of the Church, communion with the local diocese and parishes, communion with the Catholic faithful, and bonds of charity and friendship with those still separated from the Church. I am well aware that many of you have experienced conflict and division in the years leading up to your decision to seek full communion with the Catholic Church. A culture of communion will not take hold if our default position is defensive or contentious. Unity is easily undermined by a culture of suspicion.
Bishop Mueller with Pope Benedict XVI |
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