Thanks to Pat @ #20 for getting us back on track. I do not see how an anonymous allegation can be
usefully or justly pursued. The first step in the investigation of any offence is to obtain a detai
The Pope's Council of Cardinals (C9) was discussing the selection of bishops by Papal Nuncios this week. They seemed to be particularly concerned that the Papal Nuncios should be well trained for the
The majority of the Bishops were appointed according to a template drawn up by Pope John Paul 11.
Basically, the requirements were for sound men, who would do Rome's bidding.
Leadership ability,backbo
Having read all the above posts I agree with Sean O Connell .
Tim Hazelwood has been treated disgracefully as were the victims of abuse and their families.
The Hierarchy could not face up to the appa
Philip Mortell (whom I remember as a very fine fellow) and Kevin Hegarty were prophets just at the turning of the tide. I remember just about that time looking at a piece about the Vatican and pedophi
Perhaps now we can get back to the point of Tim Hazelwood's letter: the failure of church administation to provide procedures of due process where allegations are made, so that the accused person is n
#20 Doesn't the 'universal policy' of 'hushing up' on the issue of clerical child abuse - and the experience of Gerard McGinnity in Maynooth 1984/85 - fully explain why actually true incidences of un
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Church Collusion in Calumny
September 8 2016The majority of the Bishops were appointed according to a template drawn up by Pope John Paul 11. Basically, the requirements were for sound men, who would do Rome's bidding. Leadership ability,backbo
Church Collusion in Calumny
September 8 2016Having read all the above posts I agree with Sean O Connell . Tim Hazelwood has been treated disgracefully as were the victims of abuse and their families. The Hierarchy could not face up to the appa
Church Collusion in Calumny
September 8 2016Philip Mortell (whom I remember as a very fine fellow) and Kevin Hegarty were prophets just at the turning of the tide. I remember just about that time looking at a piece about the Vatican and pedophi
Church Collusion in Calumny
September 8 2016Perhaps now we can get back to the point of Tim Hazelwood's letter: the failure of church administation to provide procedures of due process where allegations are made, so that the accused person is n
Church Collusion in Calumny
September 8 2016#20 Doesn't the 'universal policy' of 'hushing up' on the issue of clerical child abuse - and the experience of Gerard McGinnity in Maynooth 1984/85 - fully explain why actually true incidences of un
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