OSV's John Norton interviews Legionary Fr. Thomas Williams

Fr. Thomas Williams, LC is the dean of theology for the Legion's pontifical university in Rome.

Excerpts:

Father Williams: We have already begun moving [Maciel's] pictures from the walls. Regarding his writing, it is more complicated since they represent an integral part of the charism of the order, which the Church has approved as authentic.

OSV: On a related note, for the purposes of carrying on the charism of the Legion, how does the congregation do that considering the founder apparently led a double life? How can his teachings on the charism be reliable?

Father Williams: We have the assurance of the Church's magisterium to rely on. A number of cardinals have stepped forward to encourage us to remain strong and keep moving forward, despite the tremendous difficulties.

{snip}

OSV: Is there any consideration at all to dissolve the congregation and refound?

Father Williams: None whatsoever.

Read the full interview here.

As I mentioned earlier, he will be appearing on EWTN tomorrow night at 8pm.