--- Gabe Menezes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have seen only one man's post regarding other instances of Priests abusing. > If there are > indeed others out there they should come out in the open.
Here are three others posted on Goanet. Fred Noronha wrote on Sept 9: “such as persistent allegations against some priests at Calangute, would suggest that it needs to be much more alive to the situation. If there is a problem of this kind across the globe, there is no reason whatsoever to believe that Goa would be immune from it. Was just reading in the National Inquirer newspaper that the Church in the Philippines had to deal with some 200 cases of sexual misconduct over a 20 year period! A bishop resigned too.” JoeGoaUK in an email on Dec 31: “Two days later, it was found out that the bride has run away with none other than her ex-lover Pad-Kur (Fr.Curate).” Anthony Frois has also recently posted on Goanet. > I suggest they send an email to the Archbishop of Goa. I believe all reports indicate the Archbishop's house has been contacted but has been met with a deafening silence (including my two emails). However, I noted the Archbishop's house has had time to communicate the proper dress code for the exposition (also reported on Goanet). You tell me: which is the more important issue? I think Goan Catholics should inquire of the Archbishop's house the same questions I asked: has a formal study on these priests sex abuse matters been done? What are the conclusions? Is there a problem? Why should thousands of innocent priests/nuns be guilty by association because of the Archbishop's silence and the actions of a few? Gabe, it is time Goan Catholics also inquired about any victims and if they have received restitution, counseling, rehabilitation. Assuming of course there are victims. The Church's silence FORCES speculation, conjecture, rumor and gossip. Let the Church speak up and soon. CyberGoan Catholics should speak up too, less their hypocrisy be even more evident - especially the ones who write with enthusiasm about the communal 'history' video, Hindu caste system, sati, RSS ideology. Regards, George
