Monarchical leadership style?
There was an article in the January 13, 2006 National Catholic Reporter that discussed some allegations from some of the priests in southern Illinois Catholic diocese of Belleville “objecting to the “monarchical” leadership style of Bishop Edward Braxton.”
Some other quotes from the article:
“A statement signed by 24 of the 72 active priests claimed Braxton makes decisions without consultation, is unavailable for advice or discussion, and has an arrogant, off-putting manner. As a result, they said “crisis situations” have developed in some parishes since Braxton, 60, was installed as bishop last June.”
“Attempts by NCR to contact Braxton or his vicar general for comment were unsuccessful.”
If nothing else the article points out the need to work to develop trust in the people being served. Building that trust would be difficult if you were unable to listen or talk to your followers, or if they percieved that to be the case.
Some other quotes from the article:
“A statement signed by 24 of the 72 active priests claimed Braxton makes decisions without consultation, is unavailable for advice or discussion, and has an arrogant, off-putting manner. As a result, they said “crisis situations” have developed in some parishes since Braxton, 60, was installed as bishop last June.”
“Attempts by NCR to contact Braxton or his vicar general for comment were unsuccessful.”
If nothing else the article points out the need to work to develop trust in the people being served. Building that trust would be difficult if you were unable to listen or talk to your followers, or if they percieved that to be the case.
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