The Mysterious Quiet: The Catholic Anchor Saga - Part V

So it has been almost two weeks since we received word that Joel Davidson, the current editor of The Catholic Anchor, was given 6 months notice that he was going to be let go. The 6-month timeframe is peculiar enough in itself, but what is even more perplexing is the silence coming from all fronts. We have no official statement from the Anchor or the parties in question, and the only comment we have from the Chancery of the Archdiocese is that "Joel Davidson continues to be the editor." Also of note, today Joel Davidson published his first signed piece on the Anchor website since December 1st, 2010. So where does the situation stand?

We have not been contacted by the Archdiocese or anyone within the Chancery to tell us that our story is incorrect. Nor have we been contacted by anyone to tell us that we are incorrect. In fact, our blog comments and email have been continually used as an outlet for people who have continued to confirm our reports. We have also received a lot of communication from Catholics in the Archdiocese frustrated and upset with the way the Chancery has handled this.

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The truth boils down to two options: Either we are wrong and Joel Davidson was not given notice, at a meeting on December 15, 2010, that he had 6-months before he would be let go... or... he was. The Chancery has only added to the confusion of this question and not in any way helped to clarify it by giving the statement they did to us, in response to a series of questions that could have easily helped clear everything up.

So we will continue to wait... it appears it might be 6 months before we know the truth. Quiet continues to be the only sound coming from the Chancery. Meanwhile, we will continue to pray for the Archbishop, the Archdiocese, the Anchor, and the Davidsons.

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