Virgil Tetherow, Brad Tetherow, Father Gabriel, Mr. Oregon,whatever you want to call the convicted child porn connoisseur who is currently masquerading as a Catholic Priest at a schismatic "Roman Catholic Mission" in York, continues to enjoy the favor of a fringe group of misguided ultra conservative Catholics. One sent in a comment to an old post… Continue reading Another York Cult Member Writes In…
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The Pedophile Sex Crisis in the Catholic Church Continues, Despite All Efforts by the Vatican to Make You Think Otherwise
Anyone who has watched network or cable news, read a newspaper, logged on to a blog or a news website in the past couple of weeks has been inundated with information of the Catholic Sex Crisis. (I keep calling it a crisis, because "scandal" just doesn't start to cover it. ) New revelations of bishops… Continue reading The Pedophile Sex Crisis in the Catholic Church Continues, Despite All Efforts by the Vatican to Make You Think Otherwise
Looking for Survivors of Peter J. Dunne, Archdiocese of Philadelphia
I recieved an email today from a SNAP leader up in Pennsylvania. A survivor in Iowa is looking for information on the predator that abused him as a child. The name of the predator priest is Peter J. Dunne of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. This particular priest is a real piece of work. I am… Continue reading Looking for Survivors of Peter J. Dunne, Archdiocese of Philadelphia
The Holy Vader’s Letter to Ireland (or, Vatican example of passive aggressive prose)
From the Death Star (Vatican): Emperor, oops, POPE Benedict XVI has issued a pastoral letter to the people of Ireland concerning the findings of two reports commissioned by the Government of Ireland. The letter was meant to be a way of communicating with the faithful in Ireland on the never-ending sex crisis in the church. Pope… Continue reading The Holy Vader’s Letter to Ireland (or, Vatican example of passive aggressive prose)
St. Patricks Day, a day of solidarity with Irish Victims of Clergy Sexual Crisis
This weekend in over 30 locations around the country, survivors of sexual abuse at the hands of clergy members will be gathering in solidarity with victims of abuse in Ireland and around the world. Organized by SNAP, these vigils are intended to bring awareness to the ongoing problems of Catholic Clergy preying on children and… Continue reading St. Patricks Day, a day of solidarity with Irish Victims of Clergy Sexual Crisis
South Dakota Governor is All That Stands Between Justice and a State Sanctioned Haven for Pedophiles.
Governor Mike Rounds of South Dakota is all that stands between justice for victims of sexual crimes and the creation of a state haven for pedophiles in the "Mount Rushmore State". An article in the Argus Leader explains how misguided lawmakers want to limit the ability of victims of sexual crimes to seek justice. The… Continue reading South Dakota Governor is All That Stands Between Justice and a State Sanctioned Haven for Pedophiles.
Vatican Appoints New Bishop of Scranton
By Michael Baumann The Vatican appointed Monsignor Joseph Bambera as the 10th Bishop of Scranton. Bishop-elect Bambera is a native of Carbondale, Pennsylvania and is only the second local priest to be appointed to lead the Scranton See. He has been running the day-to-day business of the Diocese since the premature retirement of Bishop Joseph Martino… Continue reading Vatican Appoints New Bishop of Scranton
Father Gabriel, Former “Mr. Oregon”?
It seems that our favorite rogue priest is rather talented at misrepresenting himself on the internet. He apparently is taking full advantage of his "computer skills" and putting himself out there on-line. Take this offering from his page on Classmates.com (sic): After High School I work as a professional model and actor. In 1990 I… Continue reading Father Gabriel, Former “Mr. Oregon”?
Polish priest checks fingerprints for mass attendance
A report in Reuters and documented on a host of blogs and websites describes the latest tactic employed by priests in keeping their young "charges" in line. I am quoting the article in its entirety: WARSAW (Reuters Life!) - A Polish priest has installed an electronic reader in his church for schoolchildren to leave their… Continue reading Polish priest checks fingerprints for mass attendance
New Allegations of Sexual Abuse in the Diocese of Scranton
From the Associated Press this morning: Scranton Catholic schools superintendent investigated over sex abuse allegation By The Associated Press January 12, 2010, 11:20AM SCRANTON, Pa. — A northeastern Pennsylvania prosecutor is looking into a sex abuse allegation against the superintendent of schools for a Roman Catholic diocese. Luzerne County District Attorney Andy Jarbola said Monday… Continue reading New Allegations of Sexual Abuse in the Diocese of Scranton
Off My Knees - A Blog by Michael Baumann 