If I may address this personally:

You seem to be suggesting that some of the bishops are in opposition to the truth of the Gospel. This does not correspond to my understanding of the seriousness with which they are continuing to examine the issue. If anything, the statements by Archbishop Collins and Archbishop Miller further confirm that the report was not intended to end discussion on Development and Peace. It was always understood that this would be a subject for discussion at the October plenary meeting of all the Canadian bishops. Likewise, we will continue to be covering the individual and collective responses of the bishops, which may include a more comprehensive look at the topic in a more appropriate medium than Zoom or the blog.

While we do allow some comments, the S+L blog was never intended as a forum for debate, much less for casting aspersions on anyone’s character or intentions. I regret that you feel singled out.

Comments this week by Archbishop Collins of Toronto confirm what pro-life groups have been saying all along:

1. D&P needs a profound reform
2. D&P should not be partnering with groups that oppose Church teaching
3. D&P should work in partnership with local bishops.

I didn’t make that up. It comes from the Archbishop of Toronto. Read here: http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2009_docs/dpstatementjuly2309.pdf

I find it disingenuous of you to stifle legitimate discussion on this topic by invoking a misplaced deference to episcopal authority (notice how all comments stopped after you brought down the hammer?). Yes, we must respect our bishops, but never at the expense of the Truth of the Gospel.

This is not libel towards our bishops. True charity involves fraternal correction and avoidance of scandal. Turning a blind eye to sin is not true Christianity.

In these, the Archbishop addresses the question of D&P funding of partner groups that lobby for abortion legalization, saying that tighter protocols will be in effect and that the signing of a particular UN declaration was inappropriate. He also says that the CCCB is in the process of addressing the complaint from the Peruvian bishops’ conference.

It must be reiterated that that the Archbishop has revealed only some of the CCCB report, as he is entitled to do as the CCCB President. It would be premature to speculate on how the report will address allegations pertaining to D&P partners in other countries. It is also too soon to comment on the degree to which the CCCB will alter D&P protocols.

And, most certainly, it is uncharitable to question the integrity and credibility of the bishops before their report is released or even approved by the assembly. (The report is in their hands to consider and discuss until the CCCB plenary meeting in October, at which point it will be voted upon.) While we welcome discussion on the S+L blog, we have editorial license to not approve comments that unfairly–and, sometimes, libellously–malign our Catholic leadership.

Truth goes hand in hand with openness, respect and tolerance of differences. These are values that are fundamental to any honest dialogue. Development and Peace respects and follows the teaching of the Catholic Church. In its relationships with other organisations, with other cultures and faith traditions, it does not silence its own faith and position. CCODP does not fund programs specifically designed to distribute condoms, nor does it fund elements of broader programs which involve condom distribution. In these latter cases CCODP will, however, continue to support the remaining components of broad programs, providing that they are consistent with CCODP’s approach to development work.

It would have also been nice if he addressed the Peruvian bishops’ letter asking Canadian bishops to stop supporting organizations in Peru working against the Church and her moral and social teaching.

I think we have to be a little dissatisfied with the advice to “trust bishops more than websites” (paraphrase). I say this because other Canadian bishops (like Archbishop Collins) have voiced concerns as a result of photographic, audio, and print evidence put forth by the organizations themselves, published and easily found on the web.