24-Jun-06. Casino-backers’ faith questioned. Calgary Sun, 5.

St. Mary’s Cathedral Rector Father Larry Bagnall said that Catholics who support gambling to fund classrooms are betraying their faith. In defending Bishop Fred Henry’s pastoral letter condemning the board’s decision to allow casino and bingo fundraising, Bagnall said there can be no compromise. Sanctioning gambling, said Bagnall, is akin to enabling alcoholics.