Posted on 08/10/2018 7:16:35 PM PDT by ebb tide
BOSTON, Mass. —Cardinal Séan O’Malley has announced a major investigation into St. John’s Seminary in the Archdiocese of Boston, following allegations made by two former seminarians.
The cardinal also announced that the rector of the seminary, Msgr. James Moroney, had been placed on immediate leave to allow for a “fully independent inquiry.”
The announcement was made by Cardinal O’Malley on Friday afternoon, Aug. 10.
In a prepared statement, the cardinal said that he had learned of the allegations earlier this week, after posts by the former seminarians appeared on social media. The Archdiocese has not confirmed the exact nature of the allegations.
“Earlier this week I was informed that two former seminarians of St. John’s Seminary in the Archdiocese of Boston had posted allegations on social media sites including the Archdiocese’s Facebook page that during their time at the seminary they witnessed and experienced activities which are directly contrary to the moral standards and requirements of formation for the Catholic priesthood,” O'Malley said.
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No “inquiry”. We no longer trust you.
Outside investigation.
Over 15 years too late.
Sorry, need receivership.
O’Malley is the same one who refused to act on a seminarian’s complaint about McCarrick’s homosexual assault on him. O’Malley blew it off as not being an assault on a minor.
Now all of sudden, he’s acting.
He’s a hypocrite. He’s also one of Bergoglio’s Gang o’ Nine.
Sorry, I’m mixed up. Do you mean ANOTHER seminarian (a 3rd), in addition to the 2 who got settlements, came to O’Malley to make a complaint of homo sex harassment? I Haven’t heard of this anywhere? Are you sure this was a valid, credible complaint to OMalley? Thanks.
I think I’m confused, never mind, I switched 2 cases in my mind. Too much of these cases! thamks... sorry.
‘Places Rector on Sabbatical’ just sounds naughty already. Do Seminary’s have proctors too?
There is no trust. Now there is only verify.
I want to see an investigation run by Catholic retired and experienced law enforcement officers and prosecutors who are experienced in investigating and prosecuting sex crimes.
Anything less will lack any credibility.
Really? This place has been pumping out homo priests since the 50’s. And they are investigating it now?
These old queens do have a sense of humor.
I would prefer a mob with gas cans and torches.
If God wants to save them, this is his opportunity.
I think He will be busy elsewhere that night.
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