EPISODE · Aug 21, 2026 · 20 MIN
San Antonio priest laicized for schism
from Ave Maria in the Afternoon Segments · host Dr. Marcus Peter
Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller of San Antonio has announced that John Mary Foster, a priest of the archdiocese, has been found guilty of schism and has been dismissed from the clerical state. Matthew Bunson has more on this and other Church news.Further ReadingArchbishop of San Antonio Announces Laicization of Priest for Schism and Disobedience to the PopeIn a First, Jewish Scholar Elected to Lead Catholic Biblical AssociationPope Leo Meets Lebanese President; Security Issues at Center of TalksLourdes Bishop Says Shrine Will Cover All Rupnik Mosaics Ahead of Pope’s Visit to FranceGuest InfoMatthew Bunson is Vice President and Editorial Director of EWTN News and a Senior Fellow at St Paul Center for Biblical Theology. He’s the author or co-author of more than 50 books including the first English-language biography of Pope Francis and The Encyclopedia of Catholic History. Follow him on twitter at MattBunson. Register Radio airs Saturdays at 4 pm and Sundays at 11 am on Ave Maria Radio This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com
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