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Letter On Clergy Sex Abuse And The Abuse of Power
By Archbishop Lucas
August 25-26, 2018
Dear Brothers and Sisters Christ,
News in recent weeks has shown that a number of bishops and priests, over many years, have been personally responsible for the sins and crimes of sexual abuse of minors and the abuse of power. Many have been hurt and shamed by this abuse. This hurt and shame are enduring because they took place where people should have been safe and respected. My shame is deepened by the knowledge that so many in positions of responsibility and trust ignored the cries of the victims and turned away when those who are so dear to the Lord needed their protection and care.
Several days ago, I met with a representative group of our archdiocesan priests. We shared experiences of the pain and anger of our parishioners. We spoke of our own desire for proper accountability and for healing in the Church. Like so many of you, my brother priests are hurt and demoralized by what we have heard. Please let me encourage us all to turn to Christ and beg his companionship in these days. I am committing to fast and pray each Thursday, for mercy and healing for the Church, and I have invited our priests to join me.
In addition, the priests have encouraged me in my commitment to insist with the other bishops of this country that there be structures put in place for judging allegations of misconduct on the part of bishops. All must be able to have confidence that there are transparent and effective ways for bishops to be held accountable for their actions.
Here in the Archdiocese of Omaha, we remain committed to the protection of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We remain committed to healing for victims of past abuse. In cooperation with members of law enforcement, we remain committed to responding deliberately and professionally to any claims of abuse. Anyone concerned about the actions of clergy or any Church worker should contact our Manager of Victim Outreach and Prevention, Mary Beth Hanus, at 402-827-3798 or toll-free at 1-888-808-9055.
Be assured of my prayers for all of you in the days ahead and of my gratitude for the privilege of serving as your archbishop.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend George J. Lucas
Archbishop of Omaha
This letter is Pizzagate related because it mentions Men in Power in the Catholic Church and their sexual abuse of Our Children.
I found it refreshing that the Abp. of Omaha, a place that we have researched as being compromised and of all places where the Franklin Scandal took place. I am hoping somehow this Abp. is Sincere and will make a difference. It takes Courage to Speak Out Now.
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new4now ago
it isnt just proper accountability, its consequences
what do this Priest think should be dome to the Pedophille homosexual Priests
the Church has been strongly against both
SMH
carmencita ago
This was my question. That is something he did not mention. I commend him for speaking out, many have been ostracized and attacked for doing so by the Vatican. Yes, all this is making me SMH too.
new4now ago
do they not have laws that forbid this?
what is the punishment for breaking this law?
do they have a plan to enforce it?
if not, let them speel their oral flatulence to themselves
carmencita ago
Oh how I agree. They know where they can stuff their words.
new4now ago
shit or get off the pot
they can either work with the people waking up
or go down with the corrupted perverts
carmencita ago
I hope that something comes of all of the letters that were signed. There were over 37K women that signed a letter to the pope and over 10K of men so far. I am hearing a lot of things but nothing happens. Except the pope having his spies go after Vigano. Poor Vigano now has a dead man's switch for his documents to be released. I am praying for him today and night.
new4now ago
if the people stop going to the church, maybe have groups somewhere else to share their faith, they will have to do something
pull the kids out of the schools, I wouldn't take the chance with my kids
there is a way, it would have to be broken and rebuilt, only way to save it IMHO ( in my humble opinion)
carmencita ago
I agree. HennyPenny and I both thought tents and Masses in the park would be a good start. Parks for the summer and heated tents for the winter. The Hispanic community has to be forced to speak out. Those poor people I think give a bundle to the church. Creatures of habit. Like the rest.