Kelsey Reinhardt
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“so contrary to the faith,”
Kelsey Reinhardt · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Reinhardt warned of the impact of Catholic politicians publicly opposing church teachings.
“It’s certainly a tool that bishops have in their legislative disciplinary toolbox, which is to say, you know, actually you’ve found yourself in a state of grave sin because you’ve publicly advocated for this so I can no longer give you the Holy Sacrament,”
Kelsey Reinhardt · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Reinhardt addressed the disciplinary options available to bishops, including denying Holy Communion.
“It’s left entirely to the bishops,”
Kelsey Reinhardt · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Reinhardt discussed the authority bishops hold over disciplining Catholic politicians.
“creates confusion for people in the pews.”
Kelsey Reinhardt · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Reinhardt expressed concern about the confusion caused among churchgoers when politicians contradict church doctrine.
“To weaponize Catholic virtues, to weaponize Christian virtues in the defense of something so egregiously contrary to the faith is a new moment in the political landscape and in the way in which bishops should deal with politicians,”
Kelsey Reinhardt · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
CatholicVote is urging Massachusetts bishops to discipline Democratic Gov. Maura Healey over a new abortion law.
“It gave cover for too many years and now that cover is no longer possible.”
Kelsey Reinhardt · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Reinhardt argued that Catholic politicians can no longer use personal opposition as cover for supporting abortion rights.
“We’ve seen generations of Catholic politicians now claim this same exception,”
Kelsey Reinhardt · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Reinhardt commented on Catholic politicians who claim personal opposition to abortion while supporting abortion access.