What damage is this cat doing to convent property? Who is he hurting? So he lays in the grass getting some sunshine and maybe catch a nap, I simply don't understand what the problem is here. One would think a priest and a religious community would take a kinder and more humane attitude towards one of God's creatures.

At the church I belonged to before it closed following our Pastor's passing, a group of feral cats was being fed by the owner of the funeral home across the street. The cats would then go to Pastor's back yard with a chain link fence to play and do what cats do. Pastor loved watching them especially when the mommie cats introduced their new babies. Pastor's husband built shelters for them in the yard where they had free access. Jeff always made sure there was food and fresh water for these most welcome visitors. Seeing all the kitties in the yard before and after service was a treat we all looked forward to. Maybe this is why I find this situation so incomprehensible.

Donna, if there's a petition or anyone we can write to in support of this kitty please pass it along? Groucho and I will be with you in spirit.