William Joensen

“In no way did any of us intend by our involvement to endorse any political party or any individual candidate,”

William Joensen · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-26

Bishop Joensen said in a statement that the bishops did not intend to endorse any political party or candidate.

“I wish I had been more shrewd and less simple, like those who exploited our meeting for partisan political purposes,”

William Joensen · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-26

Bishop Joensen expressed regret that the meeting was exploited for partisan political purposes.

“exploitation of vulnerable poor persons”

William Joensen · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-26

Bishop Joensen said the meeting was arranged to discuss issues including the exploitation of vulnerable poor persons.