The Irish Connection (priests, Islam, quote, bishop)

[ted08721]

A Waltham-based group that has been chronicling the US clergy sex scandal unveiled today the names of 60 to 70 accused priests it says were either born in Ireland or are of Irish descent who came to the United States and re-offended.

Connections between US, Irish priest abuse cases sought - Local News Updates - The Boston Globe

[Chango]

I was SURE this would somehow be tied into Islam when I opened it.

But still, 60 or 70 Irish priests of out how many thousands of priests there must be in the US? I don't see the connection.

[Nea1]

I dont see the connection either, are you saying that because they were Irish they were involved in the sex scandal? hope not.

[ted08721]

Originally Posted by Chango

I was SURE this would somehow be tied into Islam when I opened it.

But still, 60 or 70 Irish priests of out how many thousands of priests there must be in the US? I don't see the connection.

The fact that the hierarchy would even send even ONE priest that they knew to be a sex abuser to another country is horrifying

[ted08721]

Originally Posted by Nea1

I dont see the connection either, are you saying that because they were Irish they were involved in the sex scandal? hope not.

"are you saying that because they were Irish they were involved in the sex scandal"

I have to scratch my head trying to figure out how you came to that conclusion

I love the Irish so much that I married one
Although it did not workout

[Nea1]

Originally Posted by ted08721

"are you saying that because they were Irish they were involved in the sex scandal"

I have to scratch my head trying to figure out how you came to that conclusion

I love the Irish so much that I married one
Although it did not workout

I will admit I didnt read the article, but the title kind of reads that way, " Irish Connection"

I am half Irish.

[AxisMundi]

Originally Posted by ted08721

The fact that the hierarchy would even send even ONE priest that they knew to be a sex abuser to another country is horrifying

Horrifying, but it makes perfect sence to move such clergy around on the QT.

Can't have the authority of clergy questioned in the least, or they loose their power over the flock.

[ptsum]

Originally Posted by Nea1

I will admit I didnt read the article, but the title kind of reads that way, " Irish Connection"

I am half Irish.

Could it be that they are trying to make a connection to this, it might be a good idea to read the articles before responding.


Allegations of Sexual Abuse at Catholic Residential Institutions in the United,

Pope is slammed over vague abuse response

Catholic clergy braced for fallout from abuse report - National News, Frontpag,

Suspect priests were shielded, report reveals - National News, Frontpage - Ind,


Failure to report sex abuse in Chicago archdiocese described -- chicagotribune

[Nea1]

Originally Posted by ptsum

Could it be that they are trying to make a connection to this, it might be a good idea to read the articles before responding.


Allegations of Sexual Abuse at Catholic Residential Institutions in the United,

Pope is slammed over vague abuse response

Catholic clergy braced for fallout from abuse report - National News, Frontpag,

Suspect priests were shielded, report reveals - National News, Frontpage - Ind,


Failure to report sex abuse in Chicago archdiocese described -- chicagotribune

Thanks for the advice I will make note of it.