Stupid is as stupid does... Forrest Gump Just when I thought I could not fit another topic into my "You have to be kidding me" file, the Vatican does something so moronic that it defies comprehension. I recently posted the report of a UN group that cited the Vatican as failing to address the problem… Continue reading The Vatican Clarifies the Problem… It’s a GAY thing!
Category: Catholic Church
Child Abuse and the Holy See, A UN Report
The UN Human Rights Council has recently released a report on the failure of the Holy See, to adequately take action to protect children. Add the following report to the list of organizations that see the Catholic church not only as a failure in protecting children but as a willing conspirator to downplay the size… Continue reading Child Abuse and the Holy See, A UN Report
Why Did the Bishop of Scranton Resign?
I am providing a link to the article " Why Did the Bishop of Scranton, PA Resign?" The article appears on the Nation Catholic Reporter on 14 September 2009. This article lays out a cogent explanation of why Bishop Martino was allowed to retire/forced out of the curia in Scranton. While I have my own… Continue reading Why Did the Bishop of Scranton Resign?
WBRE Coverage of Martino Resignation
Martino, Dougherty Officially Announce Resignations Shared via AddThis Coverage of the resignation of the Bishop of Scranton from PAHOMEPAGE.com and the news team at WBRE, Channel 28. The reason cited for the resignation of the bishop was his health. I am sure that there is much more to the story. As I have stated in… Continue reading WBRE Coverage of Martino Resignation
Diocese of Scranton Secretive and Silent on Bishop’s Impending Resignation
On the Diocese of Scranton website is an announcement regarding a press conference next week, presumably to announce the resignation of Bishop Martino. The Announcement reads: Diocese of Scranton To Make Announcement The Diocese of Scranton will conduct a news conference this Monday, Aug. 31, at 10 a.m. The news conference is not open to… Continue reading Diocese of Scranton Secretive and Silent on Bishop’s Impending Resignation
Reports: Bishop Martino to Resign
This morning, the Scranton Times Website had an article indicating that Bishop Joseph Martino was going to resign his position as Bishop of Scranton early next week. Still no information from the Chancery or Bill "the mouthpiece" Genello on the reasons for the "Bully of Wyoming Avenue's" abrupt departure. The Bishop has already started moving… Continue reading Reports: Bishop Martino to Resign
Sound Retreat! Martino moves out of the Bishop’s Residence in Scranton
Bishop Martino, this is your long distance dedication: A report published on the Scranton Times-Tribune website and discussed on the National Catholic Reporter today has Bishop Joseph Martino, the patriarch of the Diocese of Scranton, moving out of the bishop's residence near St Peter's Cathedral in downtown Scranton. He is alleged to be taking up… Continue reading Sound Retreat! Martino moves out of the Bishop’s Residence in Scranton
Contact Policy and Information
I spoke recently with someone who contacted me through the kind offices of another blogger. The person wishing to speak to me was concerned about sending a comment to this blog and having it automatically post on the internet with their personal information available to anyone who may be reading the blog. It took some… Continue reading Contact Policy and Information
Diocese of Brooklyn – Organized Roman Collar Crime Syndicate.
"I find your lack of faith disturbing." Darth Vader The Catholic Church seems to be able to universally choose to do absolutely the wrong thing on a regular basis. It amazes me that so many bishops, who claim to be intellectuals and men of god, can be so devoutly focused on maintaining their status at… Continue reading Diocese of Brooklyn – Organized Roman Collar Crime Syndicate.
News Stories about Roman Collar Crime in the Diocese of Scranton
Three video clips that document a 2007 federal suit brought against the Diocese of Scranton in the case of a priest who molested children. The Diocese took action to minimize their exposure and limit the release of information to the public. It is cases like this that bring into sharp focus the need to have… Continue reading News Stories about Roman Collar Crime in the Diocese of Scranton
Off My Knees - A Blog by Michael Baumann 