Archbishop admits Irish Catholics are angered by Cloyne Report

In my town, their has been about 6 teachers that have been fired from the school system for messing around with kids. But has anyone sued the union or school system for money. Oh their hasn't been any priest let go in my town. So get off the few Gay priest the church has.

Well, Micheal Neary, you are wrong, again. This crisis will not end with every survivor telling his/her story alone and thus embarking on a journey of healing. This crisis will end when every cleric and lay person tells what he or she knew about the sexual abuse of minors. Every priest who lived with and knew that his colleague was abusing must report what he knew. Every bishop who knew and transferred an abuser must tell what he knew. Every parishioner who knew or suspected and protected his/her own child yet through their silence allowed others to be raped, assaulted or otherwise physically, emotionally abused must tell what they knew or suspected. This crisis will come to a better place when every victim or survivor receives justice for the crimes perpetrated against him or her and when predators are identified and have access to children removed. Some priests and bishops should be in prison. This crisis will end when public, police and other officials stop giving this largest network of sexual predators deference or a free pass. Removing the ambassador status for the Vatican is a first step. Catholics are much smarter today and as we say in the states the period of pay, prey and obey are over. Gone too are the wishes hopes and beliefs that novenas, rosaries, prayers or adoration will make everything right. Jesus has called us to act to care for and protect the vulnerable. Bishops ask us to pray novenas, rosaries and keep the cash coming. I would think that we would follow Jesus, no?

And “many bishops (so called “princes of the church”) are angered and appalled by these things”. Really . . you don't say! More like . . outraged, incensed and shocked that they have been found out. ANGRY that they have caught and exposed for the “wolves in sheep's clothing” they are in TRUTH! ANGRY at the intense scrutiny their monstrous crimes are receiving by the media; ANGRY that they are now being subjected to the same humiliation, shame, reproach and degradation which they themselves imposed upon the innumerable powerless and vulnerable children, whom they callously and mercilessly raped and molested across the globe; ANGRY that they who abused their power are now made to feel powerless; ANGRY that their self-righteous and sanctimonious voices are no longer being heeded; ANGRY they no longer command the undeserved respect and admiration of the not so faithful; ANGRY that they have nowhere to hide and nowhere to turn for a sympathetic ear; ANGRY that their pews and collection boxes are emptying; ANGRY that they now must endure the unreserved censure of the world community for their gross immorality, deviant behaviour and unspeakable acts of depravity; ANGRY that they must now hang their heads in collective shame! ANGRY that they are being called to account for their abominable acts by religious and irreligous alike; ANGRY at the thought that they may just have to do the time for the crime!***In solidarity with the Victims of Roman Catholic clergy abuse . . JuneAnnette

Concluding Remarks of “Fr. Tim”***“The day of reckoning has arrived at last, and Our Heavenly Father has opened the dark skies to let His Light pour in. No one can escape God's Final Judgment, and let us pray that those who abused His Dear Children by vile act or vile cover-up, will not escape earthly judgment as well.”

But that does not alter the fact that “Fr. Tim” has spoken the TRUTH! “Terrible, unspeakable crimes have been committed, with God's most-innocent the helpless victims. They were abused, beaten or raped by a clergy entrusted with their care. Almost as bad, their crimes were routinely covered up by the Church hierarchy -- perhaps even by Benedict -- and the perpetrators were left to prey on others. Church officials swore victims to secrecy and blamed them for their own abuse in acts of psychological torture. The Church used its self-made throne in society to hold police and political leaders at bay.”***n truth . . . the foundations of the self-proclaimed “one true church of Jesus Christ” are crumbling / collapsing under the insupportable weight of the rot and corruption that lurks beneath the surface of its’ pretentious pious exterior.***“For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; nor hid, that shall not be known.” (Luke 12:2) For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth; Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.” (Eph. 5:9-10) We are exhorted in God's Word to “try the spirits whether they are of God.” (1 John 4:1) *** “Ye shall know them by their fruits.” (Matt. 7:16) I

If there are so many priests angered and appalled by what they have learned, why are they not en masse publicly denouncing these abominations? With the exception of Thomas Patrick Doyle, who was called by the US Bishops “an agent of Satan”. Read the article 'Blowing whistle on sex abuse means new career for priest.' - / Source: National Catholic Reporter / Sep 15, 1995. Then there's “Fr. Tim”, a former Jesuit priest, who seems to be “missing in action”, after writing his scathing condemnation of the Roman Catholic “church” in his piece entitled: “Nobody buying what Catholic Church defenders selling', I know of none. No one seems to know the whereabouts of “Fr. Tim” but he is conspicuously missing from the roster of blogs at Irish Central and I have learned from another commenter at Irish Central recently that Thomas Patrick Doyle is now facing a Canonical tribunal for his good work. These are the official charges against Mr. Doyle, as they were posted: “canon lawyer that he is, he is accused of the canonical crimes of abuse of ecclesiastical functions, and of the culpably negligent and illegitimate placing of an act of ecclesiastical function with harm to another.”? ? ? “Fr. Tim” has has probably been spirited off to some remote monastery consigned to a life of penance and silence for the unforgiveable crime of telling the TRUTH!

Neary did not say, when all the priests are brought to justice, the victims might start to heal. How clever of him...

I think a little more is warranted, let's talk about restituion and a permanent reminder of the attrocities committed against a Catholic nation, a constant reminder that power corrupts even on a spiritual level. Lest We Forget.

@Rainbowbrew - there are 26 Bishops on the island of Ireland (including Northern Ireland) - 4 archBishops and 1 Cardinal, so it's not top-heavy with them.

when it will all end. The honest answer is that it will not end until every survivor has told their story and until every victim is facilitated in embarking on their journey to real healing, where true dignity is accorded.”We must make sure that the false memory syndrome is not used on victims too as it means many are re victimised all over again. Then we must look at the family courts who use the same secrecy laws and judges are telling solicitors not to bring child rape cases before them as they are sick to death of it. The Roman cult has infiltrated our depts too and needs the light of truth shone upon it. I suppose as long as the church was getting away with it, then why not the judiciary and HSE covering up rape and abuse of children, while pretending to "care"

'typo' "Croagh Patrick mountain ..." Sorry.

Less religious fools crawling up a hillside is a very healthy sign that the Irish are 'copping on' to the satanic organisation that has gripped their hearts,minds and wallets for far too long. The real sign of recovery will be when all clergy and religions practicing within the country become answerable to Civil Law. ~ ~ ~ Remember too, these reports are limited to small areas. Imaging if the whole country was examined! Then not only will Partick mountain be at peace, but the redundant church buildings and lands will be put to some beneficial use!

I wonder how many bishops and arch bishops Ireland has. They are expensive upkeep. Maybe the hierarchy is much to top heavy.

The question is, does the Catholic Church have a better chance of survival with or without a clerical hierarchy.

"and the pediphiles are discovered and removed from the ability to do any harm to children"would be the way I would end that article. Neary nearly has it.