Today, Pope Francis con-celebrated mass with the disgraced former
head of the Philadelphia archdiocese, Cardinal Justin Rigali. The other
day, Francis brought with him to the White House the disgraced former
head of the Los Angeles archdiocese, Cardinal Roger Mahony.
Seen at the papal festivities a few days ago was the disgraced
Archbishop John Neinstedt. The St. Paul/Minneapolis archdiocese, which
he headed for years, faces criminal prosecution for endangering kids.
The “take away” here is this: No matter how much you enable or hide predator priests, if you’re a bishop, you’ll always be welcome in and by the Catholic hierarchy. Never mind if your visibility rubs salt into deep wounds. Never mind if your grandstanding discourages others from reporting crimes. Once you’ve been let into our esteemed ranks, you’ll always be a part of this exclusive club and enjoy the many benefits such membership confers.
http://www.snapnetwork.org/pa_a_third_disgraced_prelate_spends_time_with_francis?recruiter_id=342
The “take away” here is this: No matter how much you enable or hide predator priests, if you’re a bishop, you’ll always be welcome in and by the Catholic hierarchy. Never mind if your visibility rubs salt into deep wounds. Never mind if your grandstanding discourages others from reporting crimes. Once you’ve been let into our esteemed ranks, you’ll always be a part of this exclusive club and enjoy the many benefits such membership confers.
http://www.snapnetwork.org/pa_a_third_disgraced_prelate_spends_time_with_francis?recruiter_id=342