Ritchie disinvited to speak at Minneapolis Catholic church; appearance: "just not appropriate"

 
 Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie, who had been invited to speak at St. Joan of Arc Church. Since Ritchie has been outspoken about the upcoming constitutional amendments, the church has rescinded their invitation. 

After consultation with archdiocese officials, a Minneapolis Catholic church is rescinding a speaking invitation for Secretary of State Mark Ritchie, who is at the center of several controversies related to constitutional amendments on this fall's ballot.
Minnesota's top election official, Ritchie was invited to speak prior to Mass on Sunday, Aug. 12 at St. Joan of Arc Church in South Minneapolis. His talk was entitled "A Spiritual Path for Democracy."
Jim Accurso, spokesman for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, said Ritchie was not expected to address the constitutional amendments in his talk. But because he's been a high-profile target of amendment-related criticism, his appearance is "just not appropriate," Accurso said.
"The invitation to him is in the process of being withdrawn," Accurso said Tuesday afternoon. "He will not be speaking on the 12th."



Ritchie disinvited to speak at Minneapolis Catholic church; appearance: "just not appropriate" - TwinCities.com