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Rep. Kennedy to meet with Bishop

Will discuss Kennedy's recent health care remarks

Updated: Wednesday, 04 Nov 2009, 2:04 AM EST
Published : Wednesday, 04 Nov 2009, 2:03 AM EST

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Rhode Island U.S. Representative Patrick Kennedy will meet face to face with Diocese of Providence Bishop Thomas Tobin .

The two confirmed they will meet on November 12th to talk about President Obama's health care reform plan .

Last month, Kennedy was highly critical of the Catholic Church for opposing the bill.

The church says it could lead to taxpayer financed abortions.

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