The leader of St. Sabina parish sent out a press release today that sees him taking aim for the low-hanging fruit of ABC's reality show The Bachelor.
Rev. Michael Pfleger Takes On The Bachelor
Cardinal George Reinstates Pfleger
Cardinal Francis George and St. Sabina's Rev. Michael Pfleger have made nice, leading to George lifting his suspension of Pfleger and restoring him to his "sacramental and pastoral ministry at St. Sabina."
Pfleger Wants to Stay at St. Sabina
Rev. Michael Pfleger took to his (bully) pulpit at St. Sabina to express his wishes to the congregation that he wished to stay at the Auburn-Gresham church he's shepherded for the past 30 years. "My life is in God’s hands. What happens at St. Sabina’s is in God’s hands," he said.
George, Pfleger Discuss Possible Post St. Sabina Options
Rev. Michael Pfleger, the normally loquacious pastor of St. Sabina Church, is keeping mum about reports that he and Cardinal Francis George recently discussed the possibility of him moving on from the Auburn-Gresham church he's used as a pulpit in more ways than one for over 30 years.
Extra, Extra
We love weird old Chicago stuff: the "frightful effects of dope addiction," a 70s White Sox radio, Marina City charm.
Pfleger's Heart-Pfelt Apology
Rev. Michael Pfleger apologized this weekend for his comments about Hillary Clinton and promised to refrain from specific political discussions for the rest of the campaign. He also said the last few days were "the most painful" of his life. From his "statement of apology":
Obama to Trinity: Smell Ya Later
Obama and wife Michelle sent a letter Friday to Wright's successor, the Rev. Otis Moss III: "Our relations with Trinity have been strained by the divisive statements of Reverend Wright, which sharply conflict with our own views."more ›
Pfleger Means More Pastor Problems for Obama
Rev. Michael Pfleger is coming under fire today for comments he made about Hillary Clinton while guest-preaching at Trinity United Church of Christ. Pfleger, a Catholic priest at St. Sabina's on the South Side, is a "long-time friend" of Obama's, according to both the Trib and the Sun-Times. Pfleger recently stepped down from Obama's Catholic advisory council and from the Catholics for Obama committee.

