Voice of the Faithful Focus – A brief update highlighting both a problem in our church and some progress being made as we work together to Keep the Faith, Change the Church.

Problem
The news continues to bring stories about clergy sex abuse —stories indicating that despite the Charter for the Protection of Children, problems continue. Consider these recent news stories:

• A Connecticut priest who was formally accused in August for sexually abusing a teenage boy was recently arrested for approaching the same boy again. Read more.
• In Florida charges were brought against a Monsignor for allegedly abusing a refugee from the Dominican Republic under threat of having him deported. Read more.
  

Progress

In spite of opposition by the Archdiocese of Denver, the Colorado Supreme Court has allowed a consolidated lawsuit accusing two Roman Catholic priests of sexually abusing youngsters to proceed. The 11 cases allege the archdiocese was negligent in supervising two priests, Reverend Harold R. White and Reverend Leonard Abercrombie. The plaintiffs claim the archdiocese concealed the abuse allegations and failed to protect children from the priests. Read more.

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