“I have never been disciplined, nor reprimanded, nor have I ever heard a complaint about my ministry during my time as House chaplain,” Conroy wrote. “I have accepted Father Conroy’s letter and decided that he will remain in his position as Chaplain of the House,” Ryan said in a statement. “I am disappointed by the misunderstanding, but wish him the best as he continues to serve the House,” Burks said. Walker later removed himself from a bipartisan committee to find a new House chaplain amid outcry from Catholics. Conroy has served since 2011 as the House chaplain, a position that is filled by election every two years.

Source: Huffington Post May 03, 2018 20:28 UTC