I am writing to encourage area clergy to watch the movie "Spotlight," the true story of The Boston Globe’s investigation of the conspiracy to cover up sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.
In the early '70s, a close friend and I were abused by our pastor, so I am sensitive to this issue. Though the Catholic Church has taken steps in abuse prevention, major problems remain (see bishopaccountability.org). One glaring example: Bernard Law, the bishop responsible for the coverup in Boston, remained a Cardinal and even now lives in opulence at the Vatican.
http://www.sj-r.com/article/20151116/OPINION/151119643
In the early '70s, a close friend and I were abused by our pastor, so I am sensitive to this issue. Though the Catholic Church has taken steps in abuse prevention, major problems remain (see bishopaccountability.org). One glaring example: Bernard Law, the bishop responsible for the coverup in Boston, remained a Cardinal and even now lives in opulence at the Vatican.
http://www.sj-r.com/article/20151116/OPINION/151119643