In his new novel released by Dog Ear Publishing, Fr. Paul
Morrissey, O.S.A., a prison chaplain in Philadelphia, confronts the
struggle between loyalty and honesty in the Church during the crisis of
sexual abuse and the cover-up by some of its bishops.
is rendered mute by his collar, both literally and figuratively. As Fr.
Morrissey says, “We need to be able to speak honestly in the Church as
Pope Francis has encouraged us. My hope is that this book will foster a
discussion about sexuality, gender and power in the Church so that we
can heal.” His book is dedicated to Pope Francis.
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(PRWEB) June 29, 2015
The priest on the cover of this new book
is rendered mute by his collar, both literally and figuratively. As Fr.
Morrissey says, “We need to be able to speak honestly in the Church as
Pope Francis has encouraged us. My hope is that this book will foster a
discussion about sexuality, gender and power in the Church so that we
can heal.” His book is dedicated to Pope Francis.http://www.ssuchronicle.com/2015/06/29/catholic-priest-confronts-churchs-sexual-abuse-scandal-with-his-new-novel-the-black-wall-of-silence/