The attorney general’s investigation into Catholic priest abuse in the Pennsylvania diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has sent shockwaves across this primarily rural Catholic area of Pennsylvania. The shockwaves didn’t result in the revelation that numerous priests from Altoona-Johnstown sexually abused children. Unfortunately, we’ve heard that tragic story before from other dioceses across the country. What makes […]
Altoona-Johnstown and Cardinal George Pell
Image courtesy of http://www.tribdem.com/ There is no question in my mind that if the Catholic Church is ever to end the plague of sexual abuse committed by priests it will require a sea change within the church hierarchy. Specifically, Bishops must be held accountable when priests in their charge abuse children. For too long Bishops […]
