Definition of Independent

Independent - (1) not subject to control by others : (2) not affiliated with a larger controlling unit. 
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/independent

How can our archdiocese call this "task force" independent? The vicar of this "task force" is not only an employee but one of the founders of the University of St. Thomas Law School which is an archdiocesan school. (note number 2 above)

Bishop Piche in attendance at 2012 National Black Catholic Congress

Dominican Father Reginald Whitt, a law professor at St. Thomas University in St. Paul, Minn., gave the opening address.
http://www.archindy.org/criterion/local/2012/07-27/nbcc.html

Rev. Kevin McDonough Diocesan Implementation Team Leader for National Black Catholic Congress

http://www.nbccongress.org/aboutus/nbcc-regions/nbcc-region-08.asp