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To: johniegrad
We as laity have to observe the following protocol when we have credible knowledge of abuse:

Tell the cops. The media. And the Bishop. In that order.

And "the problem" is not just a matter of legally-defined abuse (of minors). Every instance of clerical unchastity is a sin of sacrilege, and maintains that "sex network" which is at the root of the problem.

So I'll listen when the bishop says that he will root out every instance of clerical unchastity in his diocese, whether the cleric was acting out sexually with children or adults, females or males, including each other.

Every Diocese needs to have a public ceremony in which every priest, deacon, and seminarian individually takes an oath to live in perfect sexual continence, and to resist and report every person who makes any attempt to compromise their chastity in any way. No matter what, no matter who.

15 posted on 08/19/2018 9:50:53 AM PDT by Mrs. Don-o ("For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God." - 1 Peter 4:17)
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To: Mrs. Don-o

This morning’s homily by Reverend John Lankeit, Rector the Cathedral for Diocese of Phoenix, was powerful addressing this whole subject of abuse. He is one of those wonderful priests that we need many more of and need to pray for every day. This was the televised Mass for the diocese and I imagine the homily will soon be available through you tube. Hopefully, someone that knows how to post a link to his homily can post it when it’s available.


16 posted on 08/19/2018 11:36:10 AM PDT by AzIrish
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To: Mrs. Don-o
We as laity have to observe the following protocol when we have credible knowledge of abuse:

Are you referring to the written policy of your diocese or something you are suggesting?

20 posted on 08/19/2018 5:22:43 PM PDT by johniegrad
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