Sixteen years to implement Vatican directives on education might seem too long, but we think that is not long enough. We think this sixteen year delay is good news. It means our leaders do not uncritically accept direction. It shows maturity and an adult approach to faith issues. That the country's largest Catholic newspaper did not see a reason to ask questions about the sixteen year delay--is another reason to believe that progress in our church is still in control. Confidential sources have informed Praise of Progress that some university presidents do not expect to live up to the adapted directives, but they have consented to the by-laws anyway. We think this is a healthy sign that our Catholic leaders still value creative arbitrariness over the rule of law.

To express gratitude for this sign of maturity and pastoral concern on the part of Canada's bishops, please send a message to Halifax Archbishop Terrence Prendergast (pictured above). He served as the CCCB liaison bishop with the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities in Canada. Prendergast may be reached at: chancery@catholichalifax.org

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