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Monday August 28, 2006

Here's news that the Sonoma County District Attorney might well have enough evidence to charge Santa Rose Bishop Daniel Walsh with a crime in connection with the escape to Mexico of a priest wanted for child molestation. Bishop Walsh might...
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astorian
August 28, 2006 8:51 PM

I'm not a lawyer, so I don't know what crimes various bishops can be charged with, but I've long believed that a few bishops are going to have to serve some prison time before things get better.

I don't blame victims' families for suing the Church, nor do I begrudge them whatever monies they receive, but financial losses do nothing to bring about accountability. After all, the money victims' families receive comes from ordinary parishioners, not from the bishops.

Until bishops start to realize they could be charged with obstruction of justice, or indicted as accessories after the fact, they'll have no real incentive to do the right thing. And without such incentives, they probably WON'T do the right thing.>

Attila the Nun
August 28, 2006 9:05 PM

So, this is NEWS?

No.

This is NORMAL for the prissified pansies that run that sorry excuse for a church. Just a multinational corporation run by homosexuals for themselves, their friends, lovers, and associates.

If anyone at all doubts this is NORMAL behavior { frankly, this Bishop should be given the speedy-Gonzales award for acting in THREE DAYS...} they only need to read two books.

One:

Vicars of Christ the Dark Side
by Peter De Rosa - priest

Two, the recently released:

The Rite of Sodomy, a MASSIVE HUGE effort just published last month.

The Rite of Sodomy, Homosexuality and the Roman Catholic Church, Randy Engel.

http://www.riteofsodomy.com/

It is only the complete ingorance of the laity as to the REAL condition of the RCC clergy over the ages, a credit to the spin doctors and synchophants { like Markie Shea, the lapdog of the clelrgy } that have kept them from understanding that their church has ALWAYS been this corrupt, and frankly, even the massive exposure of the altar boy crowd was an IMPROVMENT actually of the horrid crimes the RCC has continually perpetuated in crimes agains the most vulnerable of her laity, the women, kids, and goats and cows.>

David J. White
August 28, 2006 9:30 PM

Got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning, eh, Attila?>

Susan
August 28, 2006 9:50 PM

The gays wish they had that much power The level of gay panic among some in the Catholic church would be amusing if it weren't so sad.>

Gabriel
August 29, 2006 1:06 AM
http://decayedarcadia.blogspot.com

Attila-

That kool-aid with the greenish glow? Best to avoid it.>

Attila the Nun
August 29, 2006 3:13 AM

>>>> Attila-

That kool-aid with the greenish glow? Best to avoid it.>

curiouser and curiouser
August 31, 2006 4:48 PM

How many raped kids will it take before the institution that allows it and protects the predators is finally seen for what it truly is?

"Let the chips fall where they may?"

Rod, such vicious condemnation from you - NOT!

When will you wake up?>

cholo
November 24, 2006 7:35 AM

NEIGHBORHOOD ALERT!

Dear Neighbors,
Father Charlie Gagan is the Pastor of St. Ignatius Church, 650 Parker Avenue, San Francisco. Email: gagan@usfca.edu
Even though numerous priests have sexually abused children, many parents still believe that a parish priest would never harm their child. Do you know that thousands of Catholic priests have been credibly accused and many have been found guilty of sexually abusing boys and girls as well as vulnerable adults?
Catholic bishops allow some pedophile priests to remain in ministry so it s best not to allow your children ever to be alone with a priest. If your children participate in parish activities, always ask them what happens at church sponsored activities. Even if you trust your parish clergy, keep an open mind and accept that your children may be at risk.
A middle-aged man recently disclosed that his priest uncle sexually abused him when he was a teenager; a priest that sexually abuses a family member is also capable of harming your children. Incest is harmful and it s important to report the molester to the SFPD immediately! If you know of or suspect that a child has been sexually abused, call the San Francisco Police Department, (415) 553-8090.
Catholic Bishops have willfully neglected the molestation of children by priest pedophiles. Bishop Walsh of Santa Rosa recently violated state reporting laws by neglecting to report a priest with multiple charges of sexual abuse to the police! As a result, Fr. Ochoa fled to Mexico and may presently be molesting trusting children. It s the duty of families and communities to insure the safety of their children. Families can no longer trust the Catholic Bishops to protect children from criminal acts by priests. The San Francisco Archdiocese has made a mockery of California reporting laws and the government allows it to continue. What can you do?
. Call the SFPD if you suspect that a child has been sexually abused.
. Teach your children about good touch and bad touch.
. Never allow your children to be alone with clergy.
. Listen and talk to your children about their daily activities.
. Believe your children and hug them for telling you the truth.
. Demand that Fr. Gagan provide education about priest predators and how
how to identify when a child is being groomed for abuse.

YOU CAN PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN!>

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