The Association of U.S. Catholic Priests said its members are "sad, angry, and frustrated" over continued reports involving fellow priests and a lack of accountability by bishops, the Crux website reports today (August 19, 2018).
"At every level, our Church is in pain," the 1,200-member organization said August 17.
The organization cited concerns over a recent Pennsylvania grand jury report that recounts seven decades of child sex abuse claims throughout six Catholic dioceses in the state, the recent resignation of Archbishop Theodore McCarrick from the College of Cardinals over allegations he is an abuser, an investigation into alleged improper activities at a Boston seminary, and clergy abuse in Australia and Chile.
Father Bob Bonnot, chairman of the association's leadership team, said the organization's statement serves to support the vast majority of Catholic clergy who have not been accused of wrongdoing and "to raise the voice of hope and joy, a pastoral voice to those within the Church and society."
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment