Despite his original support for their ecumenical work, Gorman relieved four Texan Paulist priests of their duties in 1967 for purportedly neglecting their responsibility of servicing the Newman Clubs at local colleges.
Although initially supportive of the Paulists' ecumenical work, Gorman removed four Texas priests from their positions in 1967 due to accusations that they neglected their obligation to serve the Newman Clubs at colleges.