A chara, – One would have thought it laudable that Cardinal George of Chicago put a greater priority on fulfilling a prior commitment made to a youth retreat rather than "snub" the young people of his diocese in favour of a political shindig with our Taoiseach (Home News, February 28th). One calls to mind the 3rd Century church manual the Didascalia Apostolorum(Teaching of the Apostles) which reminds bishops that they should not interrupt their teaching and preaching to make a fuss about a visiting dignitary. – Is mise,