By Micaiah Bilger, LifeNews - On Sunday, the Rev. Robert E. Morey of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Florence, South Carolina.. “Sadly, this past Sunday, I had to refuse Holy Communion to former Vice President Joe Biden,” the priest said. “Holy Communion signifies we are one with God, each other and the Church. Our actions should reflect that. Any public figure who advocates for abortion places himself or herself outside of Church teaching.”.. Morey also said he is praying for Biden.