L.A. Catholic Priest Scandal

American Voiceschildrensexchristianity ISSUE 41•42 Oct 19, 2005

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles released records showing that known child-molesting priests were often allowed to continue practicing their ministry, or simply transferred to other parishes in the diocese. What do you think?

  • “These priests really need to read the entirety of St. Augustine's Confessions and not just the sex parts.”

    Allison Wrightman –
    Nursery Operator

  • “That would explain the unusually high Sunday school grades that have been handed out over the last 30 years.”

    Francis Colman –
    Alderman

  • “Well, it's like Jesus said: ‘Whenever two men come together as one all over an altar boy's back in My name, there is My Church.'”

    Evan Swaney –
    Systems Analyst

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