The Bishops of the Province of Marseille warn the faithful against Vassula's activities

    

The following warning, signed by several bishops of southern France - including three archbishops - was issued on October 22, 2011. The original text in French is published on the website of the Diocese of Marseille (http://marseille.catholique.fr/Mise-en-garde). You will find hereunder an English translation:

 

WARNING

Several sources have announced that on November 2011 Mrs Vassula Ryden will be coming to Marseille. The programme mentions conferences, Mass, deliverance and healing prayers.

The Roman Congregation for the doctrine of the faith has pronounced itself several times on her case, by emitting great reservations and not recognizing the supernatural character of her alleged messages. It advises Catholics not to support this person's activities by participating in her initiatives.

The Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople has recently pronounced itself in a similar way, since Mrs Vassula Ryden was a member of that Church.

The bishops of the Province of Marseille want to bring to the attention of the catholic faithful of their dioceses that this event is in no way connected to our Church. The acts of religious nature (Mass, deliverance and healing prayers) - if they take place - will be performed outside the communion with the Catholic Church.

In Marseille, October 22, 2011.

+ Georges PONTIER Archbishop of Marseille

+ Christophe DUFOUR Archbishop of Aix-en-Provence and Arles

+ Jean-Pierre CATTENOZ Archbishop of Avignon

+ François-Xavier LOIZEAU Bishop of Digne

+ Dominique REY Bishop of Fréjus-Toulon

+ Jean-Michel di FALCO LEANDRI Bishop of Gap and Embrun

+ Louis SANKALÉ Bishop of Nice

+ Jean BONFILS Apostolic Administrator of Ajaccio