In sworn deposition before the Massachusetts Superior Court,
“John Doe 16” tells his story. A parishioner at the St. Patrick’s
Church in Stoneham, Mass., he was a shy and withdrawn child with not
many friends of his own age.
He befriended Father Paul Shanley, who extended an open door if he needed to chat. At age 12, John had surgery to lower his undescended testicles. In light of the embarrassment he felt, he went to Shanley to talk and get some encouragement.
http://www.mintpressnews.com/child-abuse-and-the-catholic-church-a-gospel-of-tragedy/45253/
He befriended Father Paul Shanley, who extended an open door if he needed to chat. At age 12, John had surgery to lower his undescended testicles. In light of the embarrassment he felt, he went to Shanley to talk and get some encouragement.
http://www.mintpressnews.com/child-abuse-and-the-catholic-church-a-gospel-of-tragedy/45253/