Support Letter From Joseph K. Selvaggio
27 September, 2000
His Excellency Joseph Estrada
President
Republic of the Philippines
Malacañang Palace, Manila,
Philippines
Dear President Estrada:
I'm writing on behalf of Fr. Shay Cullen, the Columban priest from Olngapo. I know you are aware of the case against him being taken by the Philippine Justice Department.
I've known Fr. Cullen for over 16 years now. We have similar backgrounds with my work and position coming from America. We have been seen each other for lengthy visits five times and have communicated, at least monthly, by phone, fax, and letter.
In our business you get to be a fairly good judge of character. In my judgement, there is no finer character than Fr. Shay Cullen. It would be a terrible travesty of justice to have put in jail. It's unthinkable that Fr. Shay could harm any of the children whom he's fought for , for so long.
I hope you will intervene ans use all of your presidential powers to see that justice is done , and Fr. Shay is allowed to continue his Christain ministry.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
via fax message, dated
September 27, 2000
