Transcript of Bp. Pelotte's 911 call

Fairly clear evidence that Bp. Pelotte is in need of medical/psychological treatment:

Below is a copy of portions of the conversation Pelotte had with a 911 dispatcher.

Dispatcher: "Can you tell me what happened?"
Pelotte: "They're just moving. They've been quiet. They've been going upstairs in the bedrooms and hiding behind the artifacts. But they don't talk."
(Pelotte tells the dispatcher that the people in his home are wearing masks.)
Dispatcher: "What kind of masks do they have?"
Pelotte: "Ma'am, I don't have the time to tell you. You'll see it for yourself. Please send somebody over here."
Dispatcher: "Do they still have their masks on?"
Pelotte: "It's pretty hard to decide what the issue is. But I can't leave them here overnight."

The most recent update update (Sep 21) from the Diocese of Gallup website indicates that Pelotte had not yet returned to the administration of his diocese after the injuries he sustained in July. The diocese has since remained in the care of the Vicar General.

While people have been trying to make the best of Bp. Pelotte's actions throughout these events, postulating everything from demonic activity to malicious hoaxing upon his person, I think we should keep in mind that there's no shame whatsoever in a Bishop suffering a psychological disorder or trauma. We should continue to pray that he gets the help he needs.

Furthermore, I would hope that the Church officials in Gallup quickly give an update on the bishop's condition to the members of the diocese. They deserve it.

Ph/t: Diogenes.