Ex-Arch Bishop Reveals Knowlegeable Cover-Up of Sexual Abuse


	Ex-Arch Bishop Reveals Knowlegeable Cover-Up of Sexual Abuse

BartendingBear

11-13-2008 9:22 AM

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BartendingBear says:

It just never ends. Archdiocese spokesman pooh-poohs testimony.

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11-13-2008 10:28 AM

tabsey

If it was a sect, the FBI would be all over it. The Catholic Church is open about using religion to control politicians, and victims.

11-13-2008 11:10 AM

ratilfar

Disgusting.

11-13-2008 7:04 PM

Kelika

Good grief - no thought of the children.

12-14-2008 2:07 PM

deadcowkid

I am so sick of this. It is endless. In Boston they have paid so much money out from settling abuse cases they nearly went broke. Its time for some serious prosecution.

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