Sunday, September 29, 2024

Denver archdiocese ‘shocked’ by action against Peruvian lay movement

The Archdiocese of Denver has released a public statement expressing surprise and disappointment at the disciplinary action taken against leading members of the Sodality for Christian Life (SCV), a Peru-based group that has had a strong presence in Denver.

“While the Archdiocese is actively working to understand the full extent of the Vatican’s investigation,” the statement says that the Vatican action against the SCV leader “is inconsistent with our longstanding experience of the men who have served within the Archdiocese of Denver,” and concludes that “the findings against them are deeply disappointing, to say the least. 

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September 25, 2024

Archdiocese of Denver Statement on Sodalitium Christianae Vitae Expulsions

The Archdiocese of Denver is shocked and saddened by the news of expulsions of members from the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, based on decades-old allegations in South America. While the Archdiocese is actively working to understand the full extent of the Vatican’s investigation, we are unable to comment on specifics. This news is inconsistent with our longstanding experience of the men who have served within the Archdiocese of Denver.

Amongst those named living here, Father Daniel Cardó has served nobly and faithfully in Colorado for 17 years. During his time here, Fr. Cardó has not faced a single disciplinary action against him. He is beloved by his parishioners and well-respected in the community. The once-dying Holy Name parish community in Sheridan is now thriving due to his commitment to the Lord and those he serves.

Similarly, Eduardo Regal and Alejandro Bermúdez have served faithfully and with distinction in the Archdiocese of Denver and the findings against them are deeply disappointing, to say the least.