Roman Catholics: A Joyful Place

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There is no idleness in Don Sergio's diocese either—nor any dread of sudden expulsion. It is rather, says Leroy Hoinacki, a former Illich colleague now at U.C.L.A., "a symbol and a source of inspiration. It is a joyful place, with no fear, no suspicion. Any young priest, sister or layman who has hopes of being a Christian, especially within the structure, looks to Cuernavaca and Don Sergio. They are living the Gospel as it should be lived." German Catholic Theologian Johannes Metz agrees. Don Sergio's benign but active leadership, says Metz—who is dedicating a new book on church reform to the bishop —provides a model of diocesan government that could profitably be emulated throughout the Catholic Church.