AmP exclusive: Open Letter to Legionaries by Dr. Germain Grisez

I've been given permission to publish an open letter to the Legionaries of Christ and Regnum Christi, by Dr. Germain Grisez, Flynn Professor of Christian Ethics at Mount Saint Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

In the open letter, Dr. Grisez calls for the Legionaries to reorganize themselves into a new institute. They must, he argues, appeal to Pope Benedict to "fulfill his responsibility" of being "the ultimate superior on earth of every religious institute," and thereby "save the common good of the faithful members of the Legionaries of Christ."

Canon Lawyer Edward Peters (my father) made a similar argument yesterday: "Rome must take control of the Legion crisis."

The official word from the Legionaries who have spoken publicly thus far is that they are not considering this option. There has been no official reaction from Rome, yet.