==Colorado Springs, Colorado==
Leader of schismatic Colorado Springs group disregards excommunication
After receiving a letter of excommunication from the Vatican, the leader of a schismatic group in Colorado Springs told congregants he would ignore it — furthering the divide between the small splinter group and the Catholic Church. Anthony Ward heads the Servants of the Holy Family, a group that labels itself as Catholic in spite of the Diocese of Colorado Springs’ declaration that the group is schismatic. In a 40-minute speech to his congregation in which he called Church authorities “a kangaroo court” of “heretics” and “freemasons,” Ward went public on Nov. 16 about his excommunication and his plans to continue ignoring the Catholic Church’s directives. (Catholic News Agency 12.5.25) READMORE>>>>>>
After receiving a letter of excommunication from the Vatican, the leader of a schismatic group in Colorado Springs told congregants he would ignore it — furthering the divide between the small splinter group and the Catholic Church. Anthony Ward heads the Servants of the Holy Family, a group that labels itself as Catholic in spite of the Diocese of Colorado Springs’ declaration that the group is schismatic. In a 40-minute speech to his congregation in which he called Church authorities “a kangaroo court” of “heretics” and “freemasons,” Ward went public on Nov. 16 about his excommunication and his plans to continue ignoring the Catholic Church’s directives. (Catholic News Agency 12.5.25) READMORE>>>>>>
2 Colorado Springs teachers placed on administrative leave after reported Charlie Kirk comments
Two Colorado Springs teachers have reportedly been placed on administrative leave after allegedly making comments about Charlie Kirk’s death. On Friday, a spokesperson with District 49 confirmed that two D49 staff members at The Campus--which includes Springs Studio for Academic Excellence and Pikes Peak Early College--were put on administrative leave after reported comments that “indicated approval” of the murder of Charlie Kirk. The following statement was shared with parents: “Campus Families - We are actively investigating reports that two of our staff members may have reacted to the news of the assassination of Charlie Kirk in ways that indicated approval of that action. We do not condone this kind of behavior, particularly in the presence of students. Leaders at The Campus, the Sand Creek Zone, and District 49 take every report like this one very seriously. Behaviors like those described are a clear violation of the expectations we have for everyone associated with the District. We hold ourselves to a higher standard. At this time, the staff involved have been placed on administrative leave while we continue to review the matter. Because these issues are an ongoing personnel matter, we will not provide further information or comments. As always, we thank you for your trust and understanding. (KKTV 9.12.25) READMORE>>>>>>
Two Colorado Springs teachers have reportedly been placed on administrative leave after allegedly making comments about Charlie Kirk’s death. On Friday, a spokesperson with District 49 confirmed that two D49 staff members at The Campus--which includes Springs Studio for Academic Excellence and Pikes Peak Early College--were put on administrative leave after reported comments that “indicated approval” of the murder of Charlie Kirk. The following statement was shared with parents: “Campus Families - We are actively investigating reports that two of our staff members may have reacted to the news of the assassination of Charlie Kirk in ways that indicated approval of that action. We do not condone this kind of behavior, particularly in the presence of students. Leaders at The Campus, the Sand Creek Zone, and District 49 take every report like this one very seriously. Behaviors like those described are a clear violation of the expectations we have for everyone associated with the District. We hold ourselves to a higher standard. At this time, the staff involved have been placed on administrative leave while we continue to review the matter. Because these issues are an ongoing personnel matter, we will not provide further information or comments. As always, we thank you for your trust and understanding. (KKTV 9.12.25) READMORE>>>>>>