California Diocese Release Lists of Pedophile Priests. This must Happen For Every Church! (pizzagate)

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https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2018/10/09/California-dioceses-release-lists-of-priests-accused-of-sex-abuse/7131539105334/?st_rec=7541539142981

"Catholic dioceses in California are releasing the names of priests accused of sexually abusing children over the last 40 years."

"The Diocese of San Bernardino County has released a list of 34 priests accused of child sexual abuse dating back to the 1970s. Six of the priests were convicted of crimes.

Many of the accused priests are permanently banned or removed from the priesthood, and others are dead.

Bishop Gerald Barnes said the church "finds itself confronting the past and present realities of the clergy sexual abuse crisis."

"When we read this list we are pained to think of the many lives that were impacted by the sinful and unlawful acts of those priests who committed them," Barnes said. "I again offer my apologies and my deepest regrets to those who were victimized by the men on the this list, and to all the faithful of the diocese who have been scandalized by this shameful chapter in our church's history."

The Diocese of Oakland said it will follow San Berarnadino and release a list of all clergy "credibly accused" there.

The public disclosure is intended to "stop the scourge of sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable adults," Bishop Michael C. Barber said in an editorial in the Oakland Catholic Diocese newspaper.

"This public accountability will allow you and others in our community to see we are keeping our promises. We have nothing to hide. It is the right thing to do."

Oakland's diocese said it will release the first list within 45 days and a second list in 2019.

Last month, the Catholic Diocese of San Jose did the same thing, releasing the names of priests accused of abusing minors. RELATED Sex assault hotline sees record number of calls after Ford testimony

The Archdiocese of San Francisco is also considering a similar move.

These latest revelations come two months after a Pennsylvania grand jury revealed a long history of abuse by more than 300 priests over 70 years. That prompted the attorneys general from several states to launch their own investigations into clergy abuse, including Missouri, Illinois, Nebraska and New Mexico."

DeathToMasonsASAP ago

What does this matter if they don't arrest and prosecute them? As if the police have no way of investigating, raiding their compounds, arresting them and charging them with crimes.

3141592653 ago

It's certainly not enough, but the more info the public has, the better

3141592653 ago

Thanks

Sharkballs ago

We need to nail some of those cocksuckers to a cross like in the good old days. Just sayin....

carmencita ago

This is great news. But somehow I feel that they may be holding back. At least, how can we trust them. Texas also says they will be forthcoming. Blaise Cupich vows to cooperate with the AG. CUPICH? I will try to keep a more positive attitude, that hopefully this is on the level and the others as well. Thank you for posting. We need to keep our eyes open.

3141592653 ago

I agree. I certainly do not trust them.

carmencita ago

I have been seeing others say the same thing. What to do about it? People have to push in their own cities like they did in Pa. Also they need to bark back at the Vatican and their lawyers when they stand up for those that are named. Really? I will never forget how they stood up for Msgr. Thomas J. Benestad, the priest that made the 9 yr. old little boy swallow holy water after forcing him to perform oral sex. He also is the rapist priest named by our own Victim/Survivor @StcharlesSeminary AND he heads the Papal Foundation. Stand Up People! Wake Up. No they are not to be trusted.

3141592653 ago

What's the papal foundation?

carmencita ago

They have High Level Elitists donating money and it is kept in a fund. There are Cardinals on the Board that decide and vote when the pope asks for money from that fund. The head of the Papal Found. is Msgr. Thomas J. Benestad The rapist named by @StcharlesSeminary @Gilderoy did a wonderful post on it https://voat.co/v/pizzagate/2674239 In the post you will find mention of info given by @darkknight111 and it is very informative.