Hidden cameras capture 2 abuse victims confronting Catholic priest

[@marrisadominguez7122]

There should never be statue of limitations on rape! These victims struggle their whole life with trauma.

[@coughpillbox748]

We should just knock down this statue of limitation!

[@1catmac]

Marrisa Dominguez Then they have had bad therapists

[@mr.d.572]

Agree, there should not be a statute of limitations on rape.

[@rebeccaoprea9917]

Marrisa Dominguez yeah but it costs everyone else money . I get it .

[@maryallison0509]

Marrisa Dominguez I can’t agree more. Sexual abuse is something that takes years to face in some cases. And when it happens the victims go threw a guilt of looking at their actions. And questioning if they did something to cause it. And if the person is strong enough to report it immediately then they get questioned by the police in the same accusatory way. And rape and sexual assault seems to be the only crime that becomes a case of the accuser needs to defend their actions. It is horrible.

[@shermanbogardiii884]

I confronted my family sexual abuser at 17..I asked for an apology. I got one...for me not for the abuser...I am proud of these guys. Good for you both!

[@Slowburn726]

Sorry you went through that.

[@chelllockhart9404]

Keep praying

[@Hinatachan360]

I was molested by a family member. When I confronted him about it he claimed he didn't remember doing it but he apologized anyway. That made no sense to me. If I had no memory of abusing someone I wouldn't apologize for it. I think he was lying and just didn't want to admit in front of my mother that he molested me for 10 years.

[@kathleendavenport4988]

My sperm donor father apologized but then in my 30's he told me he cold do it again because he did it to me for so long. By the way he is a registered sex offender till he dies and I am the one who put him on that list. He was never sorry that he raped me from the age of 5-14

[@Hinatachan360]

@@kathleendavenport4988 Did you cut him out of your life? That's what I did. I didn't even introduce him to my boyfriend.

[@ThePubbub]

Those two guys are insanely brave, going public like this. Pain turned into strength. Righteous.

[@9000o-d9f]

This is a wound for the Catholic Church, they are not all like that, there are priests who give their lives for love of neighbor

[@marianaaleman1814]

Their face express so much pain. It makes my heart break.

[@Christandnature]

Thanks for being an understanding human being. I'm dancing with my demons and watching these videos to know I'm not alone.-holly a survivor

[@elchamber]

Victims blaming themselves is terrible. It’s heartbreaking. I wish the best for them.

[@JasonFerguson1283]

To see the pain of these men still suffering for so many years. Tragic and evil!

[@lauramarie8485]

To see him welling up hit hard

[@RestWithin]

It’s interesting how one victim appeared much less emotionally traumatised than the other.

[@patsyoconner9506]

it happened when he was young it is buried deep in his being and does not want to resurrect it for fear of what it will do to him but none the less it is always there

[@daniellephongsay8422]

It never goes away, no matter how hard your try to forget it, or stay busy. I’ve learned so much about dealing with my traumatic experience as a child, and it absolutely sucks because while your left to deal with anxiety, depression, sadness, your abuser is fine because they are sick in the head and enjoyed what they did and see no wrong. What I have learned is forgiving is the key. People say they will never forgive, but for me it’s truly helped me to let it go and not try to continue to hide it or cover it up. Again it doesn’t go away, but your not chained to the trauma anymore plus my faith in God and knowing one day we all are going to be held accountable for what we have done here on earth.

[@9000o-d9f]

This is a wound for the Catholic Church, they are not all like that, there are priests who give their lives for love of neighbor

[@lisamulieri4083]

Sooo messed up that they seemed more worried about losing their FAKE standing in their church, rather than being worried about their SOUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BunnyBitch76]

they have giving their souls to someone else than god. everyone in church who hide,support or protect pedos has worship Lucifer..not God.

[@gieaudrey1611]

They don't soul!! Remembetvthey are the ones who killed Christ 2000years ago. Now they are fox in sheeps skin.

[@edub9930]

Doing satan's work in the "house of god" smdh

[@Mssister00]

God is not in the books God is all around us. This man doesn’t believe in God at all and sees religion as a means to take advantage of good people. Be careful and do not ever depend your faith in on God another Human.

[@diaryofanotdgirl89]

So much respect to these survivors for what they did after being abused as kids…

[@nostoppingit7827]

To confront your abuser takes such amazing courage. Hope this was able to bring you some sense of healing and peace. If only abusers had an ounce of your courage and would seek help rather than inflicting such pain on a child.

[@kurtiscunningham9352]

Facts

[@carlasullivan3637]

Brave men to confront him. I'm so glad they did.

[@scottishroad_pinoy9084]

My heart is broken for these men. I’m sorry.

[@mikeletterst9882]

It takes a lot of strength and courage to do this. Thank you men. You have done nothing wrong and your story will inspire many victims to come out and receive the help they need.

[@marlon7834]

Hi my brother

[@UncouthWorship]

I worked with someone that went through and is still going through this... The pain has still not ended for him and I feel horrible for him, this is so vile especially because they're supposed to be trusted

[@leosun3203]

And still going on !!?? Why .

[@9000o-d9f]

This is a wound for the Catholic Church, they are not all like that, there are priests who give their lives for love of neighbor

[@lovepower4899]

Can they go to a police ?

[@rebeccaoprea9917]

I doubt it was only those two .

[@Patchdee1]

It is never just two!

[@robertinoyanzanny275]

I was abused by the same abuser when I was 5-7 , 55 years ago I still think about those dark moments, the disgusting view, the bad odor, the pain. No child should go through this.

[@HawthorneHillNaturePreserve]

❤😢

[@lauritagv]

I’m very sorry you went through this.

[@videorocketzmillar007milla5]

Get an attorney today. You need closure and more. Many prayers for strength. Dont delay. We love u❤

[@chocolatetownforever7537]

God, thats awful. I am so sorry Robert, and I want you to know what Im sure you already do. Youre a survivor, and are such a strong person. I dont know you, but I admire you for both. God bless you always.

[@chelseajanae5497]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@hamzasr6501]

man in the glasses is amazing. his approach to forgiveness, phenomenal. i hope they all find peace. i hope this rampant cycle of sexual assault in our world ends, now.

[@KJ-lb4tj]

Hope is a great thing. But reality is humanity will always do evil inside and outside of any and every institution.

[@zachthamm9595]

Not mention the history of the church is so dark I can't understand why people remain members

[@Maria-hc3qm]

Most times these ppl don’t know the history & tend to stay bc they want to get closer to God & have a relationship with him. What makes me sad, is that these sick ppl are the ones that mess it up for the ppl who are actually trying to get close with God. Remember y’all, don’t let religious ppl stray you from a relationship with God! Bc they aren’t representing God !🥺🙏

[@zachthamm9595]

@@Maria-hc3qm True. Most logical people can have faith without being members of organizations

[@zachthamm9595]

@@ChristIsLord7 Well I agree with you and Trumpism is proof that terrible people who are protestants. I have many catholic family members so I disagree on some other issues. I believe in God and spirituality not denominational churches and their politcal agendas. I have a better relationship with God now. So why judge me you uneducated foolish heathen.

[@zachthamm9595]

@@ChristIsLord7 Easy there Jebidiah. Your probably a social media Christian trumper Ben Shapiro follower not a pure one with true faith or a family history of faith.

[@kentstallard6512]

@@ChristIsLord7 No, it's not a few 'bad apples.' The RCC was born in corruption (in the 4th century, as a quid-pro-quo between corrupt bishops and the pagan Emperor Constantine). Many Popes were terrible. The institution has led bloody Crusades and supported ruthless dictators throughout its sordid history. The child abuse problem is just one of many examples.

[@brandovegan609]

He belongs in Prison. 😔 Makes me sick. There shouldn't be a- statute of limitations.

[@brandovegan609]

Rhys Middleton. Absolutely... No exceptions...

[@SJM6791]

I’m a Catholic and anger doesn’t adequately describe how I feel about what this Priest did to these young men. It’s absolutely disgusting!!! I’m even more embarrassed and ashamed at how my church has covered up so many crimes just like this one. NEVER AGAIN can crimes like this be allowed to happen in our church. We have to immediately confront and report any allegations like this to law enforcement regardless of how it effects our church. The truth is what will give us credibility going forward.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Just quit giving them $$ and make them accountable for taxes like the rest of us. That'll stop that sh*t. Lol

[@marygreen2672]

God knows what these priests do. They can't escape his wrath. God have mercy on them. So sorry for what these men have been through.

[@SJM6791]

@@marygreen2672- Sorry, but I pray that God shows them no mercy. What they have done is unforgivable.

[@marygreen2672]

@@SJM6791, it's a terrible tragedy. But your suppose to forgive, but it's hard to do. And can't forget. I pray the victims recover from this. And pray the abusers go to jail. The abusers need to repent and mean it. This needs to stop. It's disgusting.

[@Dirlewanger.]

And yet you continue to go to a church that harbors pedophiles and attempts to cover up the widespread corruption of the church. Renounce your catholic faith, you don't need a church to believe.

[@Margarita1928forever]

These men are so strong to speak about their experiences and confront the priest. You can see the pain in their eyes 💔

[@mooch6079]

Most Catholics in the United States welcome these kinds of news reports. In fact, we are begging for them. Please know that we are fully aware at the corruption of our bishops, but we are powerless to rid our church of them. We need the help of journalists, news organizations and the US attorney's office. Please continue to run these stories, and please start to do in depth ones. Follow the money trail. Start with the archbishop Catholic appeal that goes on in every archdiocese. Show us where that money actually goes.

[@jarjartimothyhughes1]

The Catholic Church needs to allow priests to get married. Period.

[@AmandaZooKeeper]

Why do you stay with this religion if you’re so opposed to the practices it engages in? This is the number one reason I left catholicism.

[@maryhynes9061]

Michelle Gersic Catholics are not powerless in the church! The people hold all the power if they would only use it. The money comes from the people. No money, no church. I know well that it is complicated because people send their kids to Catholic school. I not only went to Catholic grade and high school but went on to earn 3 university degrees in theology. I loved my schools. But the fact is that the schools may have to be sacrificed, for awhile, in order for the Catholic people to demand what is right. Stop giving money to the church in any capacity and the bishops will have no option but to listen and change. The only other option for them would be to see the church shrink and eventually disappear. Please don’t ever say the people are powerless. They are not. Who pays for the priest to live? Who pays religious orders to survive? Who pays to build the church buildings and schools? Who pays for retired priests to live and have medical care? Come on stop this victim crap. I mean those who think they have no power in this institution. Theologically you may not have power. That is most regrettable and can be changed. The Church is not God. It is only a church. One of thousands. Check your priorities and your loyalities Then get about the business of making hard decisions and clean up YOUR church!

[@paraglokhande936]

@@jarjartimothyhughes1 The Orthodox churches allows priest to marry except the monks, nuns and bishops

[@ross-carlson]

"We are fully aware of the corruption.... ....we are powerless to rid out church of them" ARE YOU KIDDING ME? You CHOOSE to continue to attend a church you KNOW is corrupt? I know it's one thing to fool yourself into believe in these fairy tales but to then learn about them from and follow someone you KNOW to be corrupt - and say there's nothing you can do?!?! NOTHING YOU CAN DO??? YOU CAN NOT GO TO THAT CHURCH. YOU CAN NOT DONATE MONEY TO CHURCH. YOU CAN CALL FOR THE CORRUPT BISHOPS TO BE FIRED AND ARRESTED. I've now seen it all. "They are corrupt, but whaddya gonna do, oh well" - JUST WOW.

[@jakecorynthian3516]

My respect to those 2 brave souls for confronting their traumatic past. I hope this move represents a small milestone towards liberation and moving on for them. All the best.

[@beard05]

Molestation is a premeditated act , how can you

[@ateachingmoment5662]

Who created the statue of limitations. I would like to know the names of these politicians and change the status of limitations to no stature of limitations.

[@Rj-oz4uy]

@Ardent Fan Yes because everyone know that English Common Law, the basis of our legal system was just overrun by Catholics. Oh wait I forgot, if you were Catholic in England, you were killed. What kind of idiot are you? The vast majority of our laws were written long before you or anyone in our country. Get your facts straight.

[@tintinismybelgian]

@@Rj-oz4uy Catholics killed Protestants and vice-versa. The Reformation was a messy time.

[@FaithandNova]

Other perverts in suits

[@advocacynaccountablity]

States control state-specific statute of limitations. Look up rape and abuse statutes based on your state specifically, and reach out to your representatives (depends on where you live). Join the movement to push for much longer timeframes so that the law can catch up with what we understand about this kind of crime and its effect on Survivors.

[@abcdefg54321x]

A Teaching Moment *STATUTE*

[@HawthorneHillNaturePreserve]

These are two very brave men! My heart goes out to all the young children that suffered in silence never to get justice or closure. ❤😢

[@ricardorodriguez5549]

Here’s the thing: by “forgiving” the abuser (and letting them continue to abuse other kids), I could never forgive myself for letting those future victims down. Forgiveness is only possible when the predators are behind bars or under the ground: the only places they can no longer harm kids.

[@cubanmissl3818]

What’s sadder is that this happens more in Mexico and Spain but those countries is harder to come out like this.

[@ethanhartman7329]

When I see a catholic priest I run🏃

[@newmove4378]

Why should you run. I typically make them run, away from me and my family.

[@JP2GiannaT]

I was sexually abused by a priest (as a college student). I'm still Catholic. It's not all of the preists, just like not all high school athletic coaches are abusers. The bigger problem is the bishops who cover it up, just like a principal who covered for a sexually abusive coach would be a bigger problem than the coach. I'll never trust priests blindly again though, I'll tell you that. I don't run from them. But I keep strong boundaries, and I'll be teaching my children that if anything ever happens, I will believe and defend them, and fight to protect them (both with priests and with coaches).

[@Perririri]

When I see an Ayatollah, Iran !! :P

[@Kitiwake]

@@JP2GiannaT surely it's up to the offended party to report the matter to whom ever they wish. The bishop dealt with his side and the offender was removed.. like any bad employee.

[@marinacitronova8604]

I love Catholic Church, cause through Her God has given me, my family and the world itself a lot of blessings (sacraments, prayers, graces etc.). I am thankful and grateful, but still at the same time I am sorry for these poor guys and little children whose integrity was destroyed and I keep on praying for them ♥. God knows about you in every aspect of your lives.

[@malikaa148]

Take care Nikki - you are investigating things which they do not want to make public - May God Keep You Safe

[@RealWomenRealStories]

The epitome of evil.

[@LSMH528Hz]

catholics are the darkest of the evil dark churches, they make satanists look like boyscouts.

[@nk11090]

LoneSentryMusicHall I’m a catholic and your an idiot

[@Yoyou00]

Mote24 you aren’t evil but a-lot of catholic churches are doing things like this every day. be careful because not every church is what it seems to be...

[@bredbandtva7177]

@@nk11090 They are definitely the worst church with the mass pedophile problem. Stop being apologetic, your church is evil, if you're not then you should get out of it.

[@BreezybriefswithBrooke]

He took zero accountability! “ sorry you FEEL I hurt you “ That’s what I heard his old perverted self say! 🤢

[@cbrock9219]

This is painful to watch,not that I have experienced anything like this but that they were faced to face with the devil

[@eugenemcdonald7295]

They should burn the statute of limitations people don't get over abuse like that in two weeks it takes years to get over

[@win4777]

They are trying to do that now! You could have been molested as a child... And then 30 years later you're triggered by what have happened to you! When I was a child a boy had molested me and many others! One of my family members were molested by him for five years! I am 58 years old and my family member is 60 and when he and I spoke just recently he broke down and told me how this has affected his life! Throughout the years I have tried to find this person without any results! Until recently I found him! I went on the sexual offenders list... Without a doubt I knew I was going to see his face! I was shocked he wasn't on it! So what I did I called the police department in his state and spoke to the detective who is in charge of pedophiles! He was very sweet very understanding and got on the case! After a few conversations with the detective he called me back and told me he has never been charged with any misconduct of sexual abuse! Though in the same breath he stated many pedophiles never get caught! I was ready to throw up! In this whole process this man at sexually abused me and many others and has gotten away with it throughout all these years... Sickens me!!!

[@wendylynn7605]

It was very brave for those two men to come forward and talk with their former abuser. I hope it brings them peace. I'm glad the priest was defrocked but he should have been criminally prosecuted!

[@riverdonoghue9992]

I was abused as a child by a male relative in ireland in the 70s. It was widespread in catholic families. It ruined my life. My whole life ive struggled with addiction anxiety and depression and ptsd. I still have nightmares about it. Im fully in favour of the death penalty for rapists and child molesters. Even today 2023 more revelations and every time I hear it its like I'm being raped again. Thousands of young lives ruined by these perverts.

[@mysweetchloe]

You can still see all the past trauma on their faces. Prayers for them!

[@kalitheamare]

Forgiveness is important, will help liberate one's soul, but that doesn't mean letting him get away and that he doesn't PAY for his CRIMES. The only reason he says "I'm sorry" is because he got caught.

[@avemaria2926]

I’m sorry this happened. My prayers are with you. God bless you!

[@candyhatergrandmeme2199]

MW3 KINGDOM here we go again. Ever heard of free will?

[@jayharrison9346]

MW3 KINGDOM god never wants this to happen

[@beyonderssupreme]

@@jayharrison9346 How you know god or jesus never want this to happen? Stop acting false prophets.

[@beyonderssupreme]

You see that, this boys did by themselves and god not help him, dont blame or accuse I lost beliefs, it because the realistic facts the boys desired by themselves personally they confront the pastor who rape them. Your christians people's stop to claim everything happen was god bless, you spamming the blessing sympathy scam everywhere.

[@toob_noob4381]

God allowed this to happen right in what should've been his own "house".

[@deeliciousgrapes]

They're still hurting. This makes me so sad. I just wanna hug them. Lord please be with them.

[@LanaKennedy121]

My dad was victim when he was an alter boy in 1979 😢 In 2015 the priests name was listed in Saint Paul MN as an abuser. Karl Wittman, enjoy hell. Another victim was abused in the 60s and he wrote a book called Unholy Communion about it and it’s being adapted into a film. And they are filming at the house across the street from my dads house. Crazy…

[@fakiola9184]

Two very strong men who were visibly relieved following that courageous and calm sit down. I hope moving on with the rest of their lives they can do so with a much lighter being and peace in their hearts

[@peachesmcgee4795]

I've never seen an abuser admit he abused before.In other videos they're normally really defensive but i guess it's when they know they're on camera.I'm glad it helped the victims to have that conversation.

[@teacup3133]

I don’t think he knew he was on camera. But you’re right it’s very unusual to hear an abuser clearly admit the guilt.

[@ItsMyWorld617]

Perverts roam every inch of our planet....

[@jamalanewpizza6334]

Its all about consent. Sex isn't enjoyable if both parties aren't on the same page.

[@jayou1987]

@@jamalanewpizza6334 a child cant consent bro

[@Perririri]

…yet are short in the "inch" department

Yes, and many end up in the Catholic church clergy.

[@bredbandtva7177]

Especially in the catholic church

[@luisgalicia4661]

This reminds me of the movie “Sleepers”

[@chipsthedog1]

Yeah shame they didn't give him the same treatment

[@samanthaedwards1110]

Good movie still makes me cry so sad...

[@celticfire9881]

The difference is the Priest wasn’t a pedophile, the correction officers were.

[@erinnicole477]

The movie "Sleepers" comes to mind when watching something like this.. so gross. And I can't imagine what these men must have gone through and continue to go through after all of these years..

[@celticfire9881]

The difference in that movie is that the Priest was not a pedophile. It was the correction officers.

[@pattyblackstone3991]

I pray for these men; that they find healing from the autrocity committed against them.

[@PollyBFly]

Unfortunately no statute of limitations on the emotional and mental trauma the victims experience for many years after the abuse.

[@robertdemaio6483]

When I was a child i learned to avoid those who where strange ...esp some coaches in school who touched kids .

[@robertdunn7364]

JOE BIDEN

[@edgrabowski6797]

Send them all to jail for life.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

I was voting for "feed them to alligators..." just me, then?.

[@kurtiscunningham9352]

​@@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 your not alone lol

[@Cleatus546]

He belongs in prison for life.

[@yazmyn4561]

It's painful for the abused and for the family such as older siblings and parents. The hurtful part for family is reliving memories of trusting these persons with your beloved. The pain of the betrayal and to see how the abuse in alot of instances leads to substance abuse and mental illnesses ect, and many of the victims internalize the pain and never open up about it. Crushingly sad😔

[@tiffanyestrada4223]

They were nicer than I would have been

[@Happy_HIbiscus]

dude, this is so sad

[@kewakl8891]

Anyone who claims "This does not happen in _my_ church" should pay attention!

[@iainrae6159]

Apart from wealth creation and access to children, what is the point of this institution?

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Don't forget, buying all the real estate and not paying taxes on anything.

[@theriddlerUSA]

Thank you for sharing your stories. It takes a great deal of courage to come forward. I hope y'all are happy and living well. ♥️

[@insidemydreams5531]

This had to be hard. These 2 men are strong. I will pray for yall

[@46reno]

More mercy than I would show that freak.

[@kjdnyhmghfvb]

Two things to note 1. Not a Drag Queen 2. The same politicians trying "stop grooming," and "what about the kids" always seem to not legally support anything to stop it, or protect them.

[@Paul-ou1rx]

We don't know what else this priest did in his free time, but dressing up as a woman in public would draw some unwanted attention. We have no evidence for or against him being a drag queen.

[@carrotstick1970]

Are you somehow using this particular situation to imply that drag queens performing in front of children is not grooming?

[@Tom-kt8lu]

They wouldn’t have done well at an English boarding school.

[@KidCity1985]

This was very brave, good for them!

[@dreamsofturtles1828]

I didnt see any tears or remorse from that priest. It was just sort of matter of fact for him, like " Yeah, it happened, too bad but life goes on. "

[@hectoribanez5954]

Im a Catholic...will always be. But this Priest needs to face consequence as any sick individual should be....but for everyone to understand...molestation is not a Catholic problem, its a world problem....sick individuals are in schools, streets, every other type of Church.....

[@mikel7467]

Hector Ybanes -Premier Nissan Fremont It's a Catholic problem because the Church protects them

[@hectoribanez5954]

If someone gets caught protecting yes of course....the problem is we are facing hatred from every angle trying to destroy the church....so many of the accusations have been proved fake...just for money or damage image of church....every case should get investigated.......many more will be fake accusations....and clean house with the sickos.

[@mikel7467]

Hector Ybanes -Premier Nissan Fremont The Pope will destroy the Church of he doesn't defrock the bishops who protected rapists priest like this one.

[@hectoribanez5954]

No-one can destroy the church. Word of God. But read the Parable of the Weed....Jesus warns us the evils ones will runs with us but will also help others sancrify themselves......this things strenghten the church to be strict on ordaining priests.

[@mikel7467]

Hector Ybanes -Premier Nissan Fremont Mark my words, the Pope isn't fixing these problems and there will be a large exodus. The pope won't enforce any tighter requirements for priests because he hasn't done it in 6 years

[@eoinMB3949]

These guys are brave. Fair play to the guy who forgave, that's the key. It sets you free

[@christopherjones7565]

I feel like this is all to common I feel like there should be a ban for any priest to be around anyone underage

[@videorocketzmillar007milla5]

Should be arrested as sex molester Evil. Thank u for speaking up.

[@BridgetWalker-xu8sw]

If you're a catholic after everything that has happened to children in the church, you're complicit.

[@lefo8193]

Wait just because of some evil priest we Catholics are now complicit? What about Muslims and all of the killing and bombing they do isn’t that as equally or even more wrong than the sex abuse scandal.

[@kathyh4804]

Anyone who does this to children, especially in a position in a CHURCH needs higher accountability and harsher sentences!!!!! They know they have a sick problem, yet they CHOOSE to work with children! Talk about premeditated!!!! So many children’s lives have been almost destroyed, and many destroyed completely by these sick pervs! Protect the CHILDREN!!!!!

[@sawlovesyou52]

Most of these children buried it until they became adults.......when so many blame one ....it should be taken to prosecution.

[@gretabenoit2415]

Thank you for coming forward ❤ I myself struggle with so much with this constant question of forgiveness!! I can't forgive someone nor should I be told I can't heal without it. It doesn't mean I'm carrying anger or hate. The forever feeling of self guilt feelings of being unloved different something is wrong with me reliving it daily without trying judgment shame the pain list goes on and the short time they are charged with if charged is degrading.. I forgive myself for feeling all this pain I did not cause

[@browniegreen1090]

It’s sad that it happened to them, sadder still that it continues. Not only in that organization, across the board, and covered up.

[@robbyrocks5355]

Was this guy reported to the legal authorities? Or he still free to carry on his abuse? What happened?

[@JohnJones-ct9pr]

There really has to be some sort of lay oversight in the church. My son went to a fantastic school in his junior years. The teachers were fantastic , the principal was fantastic and most of all there was a dedicated band of parents who did a tremendous job of supporting the school through the PTA . We had fetes , quiz nights , pamper evenings , dog nights , etc etc etc . Always something on the go. Everyone at the school was focused on the job at hand . It was a great school and a happy little school. Even though it was a poor school. Anyway not long after my son left it turned out that the 'trusted' school book keeper who had been left alone to do her job had embezzled a fortune from the school. It was only then that I realized that in spite of all of our hard work and very successful events that the school was always short of money. And parents were always being asked to chip in for this and that. And I did not think about it . And neither did any of the other wonderful parents. The board of governors was a dormant rubber stamping body . If members of the PTA had been given just a little bit of oversight and the power to ask questions none of this would have happened. And so it is with the church. There are many many wonderful good decent honest members of the laity but they have no power to demand answers. The job of preaching and teaching must of course always stay with the priests and the bishops . But as far as the running of the church ordinary lay members must have the ability to demand answers to questions. my pennies worth.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

This isn't one person. It's a good 7% and they COVERED for them! Let them pay up like the rest of us if they need money.

[@ENFPerspectives]

Bless them. Sigh. Thank you for sharing.

[@tonifelise6297]

I'm surprised to see how long its taken for people to open up their eyes to the Catholic Church ! It was always a religion with an agenda.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Like ALL the rest aren't?? That's like saying Ford is bad for knowing the Pinto was going to cause horrific deaths, but choosing not to look and see that ALL other major carmakers have done the same? See, "Still Unsafe at Any Speed" by Brian Chase

[@Sgt_Bill_T_Co]

I confronted my 'father' and a few weeks later he died, I was happy that no other child would be abused by him but saddened he would not die in prison.

[@s3v3n3]

I'm happy to hear that, hopefully he gets proper punishment on judgement day.

[@johnnyblade1293]

Close the vatican! We're tired of this!!!!!

[@luismanuelpotenciano1300]

Es un país independiente y soberano.

[@s3v3n3]

I don't think we can blame the Vatican. The vatican doesn't ordane priests in the U.S. They do make people bishops, which then the bishops are then able to make people priests.

[@AJ_Jingco]

As a cradle Catholic from the Philippines, I am DISGUSTED by this.

[@air2091]

This is the one time I would say thank god im a jew

[@sleeexs]

:)

[@ratatoskr9366]

To forgive someone who has done something so harmful, something so grave, something that has taken innocence and something beautiful from you, is so admirable in the eyes of God. I pray they will forgive the terrible things this horrible man did to them.

[@albanianpotato8962]

God in Bible: "Marriage is a gift from God and everyone should get married" - Priests don't get married.

[@JP2GiannaT]

I dunno, St. Paul seemed to think celebacy was the preferred state in life.

[@JP2GiannaT]

@Marcus Cato it is indeed a special calling. My husband was actually a seminarian for awhile, he discerned out because he figured out God was calling him to have a family instead. Plenty of married men are sexually abusive too. I don't think allowing married clergy would solve that problem...I don't think pedophilia or sexual abuse is an "I'm not getting any" problem so much as it is a "something about me is deeply, deeply disordered" problem. Plenty of married men have touched children.

[@TriciaRP]

@@JP2GiannaT that was mainly His calling....and he, Peter WAS NOT CATHOLIC.... and most men were encourage during that time going off to war WAS Not to marry....you need to learn the history behind that time....but Sincerely God doesn't call MOST men to be celibate if He says It is NOT good for man to be alone. .the RCC is baloney.....satan pit stop for humanity... Deception.

[@JP2GiannaT]

@@TriciaRP I'm willing to talk about Catholism with you if you'd like to explore what we believe, but I'm a little puzzled as to what exactly your question/objection is here. I never said anything about Peter (we were discussing Paul where he writes in one of his letters that he's celibate and thinks it's the preferable state), and I agree that most men aren't called to celibacy. I'm not sure what going off to war had to do with it. I'd heard something like that before, but I was under the impression that was a rule of the Roman Empire a couple hundred years after Christ, not the time or region of Palestine/Israel where Christianity started.

[@celticfire9881]

@@JP2GiannaT Precisely, there have been married men who have been arrested for pedophillia. Some even for molesting their own children.

[@april4848]

These men are so strong, sending love!

[@tfh5575]

is it weird that i don’t have any trauma related to my sexual abuse? like it just doesn’t bother me. i just see how hurt people are about it and i feel bad that i don’t understand

[@AlexanderNovak0]

Oh my what a gentle man....he is crying after so many years. Victimising himself.

[@chelllockhart9404]

Pope Francis is weighing in on allowing priest to be married

[@rebeccaoprea9917]

chell Lockhart it’s not his calling to make ! He’s not God , know the God of the Bible .

[@rebeccaoprea9917]

Pope Francis is more concerned about global warming than the sexual abuse . He cares more about saving the planet than saving souls .

[@jtorn66]

May not be a bad idea. We after all are sexual beings (told to be fruitful and multiply). And the reason they direct thier urges usually toward young boys it seems is to only avoid getting anyone (girls) pregnant or tsking thier viginity. I did not state this as a fact. Just as a possibility on why they may be doing what they do. The urge to procreate may be strong. Even though they can not with boys or men. But maybe just the act of some sort of sex (intimacy with someone) is strong. Also take note of the word maybe. Because I actually can't claim to know what goes on in thier heads.

[@chelllockhart9404]

@@jtorn66 it's sad whatever it is

[@chelllockhart9404]

@@rebeccaoprea9917 he is not but he's the head of the Catholic church GOD ALLOWSand WANTS US TO KNOW THAT TYPE OF HUMAN CONTACT

[@michaelfischer841]

why do people still promote and join these cults ?

[@luismanuelpotenciano1300]

Por unos malos sacerdotes y laicos no quiere decir que todos los católicos sean malas personas.

[@anniethechosen7779]

It is still happening in the Catholic churches as we speak... remove your innocent children at once and place them elsewhere... please safe them the hurt and the risk of losing them to that sinful nature forever... The Lord sees all things and will avenge the innocent, but for now parents, do your parts and make the Catholic churches empty!

[@MartinTroy-ne7ly]

This men are so strong

[@kevinsuarez8667]

God, god, god, if this doesn't prove there is no god, what will?

[@lovingcareheatingandair6794]

There is a God, where ever there is good, there's evil. One day on your bed of affliction you will call on God.

[@waifu_png_pl6854]

@@lovingcareheatingandair6794 how do you know? and while people are their lowest its easy to manipulate them

[@Catholic1391]

There is a God. All the scientist in the world can't explain this image. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2WwkoOBq9OSp7M

[@anniethechosen7779]

Why couldn't you say... The devil, devil ,devil... This proves there is a Devil???

[@TriciaRP]

@@anniethechosen7779 because Satan have them blind.. Fools

[@mopthermopther]

It’s not a church. It’s a crime syndicate.

[@riverdonoghue9992]

Global pedophile ring

[@abdullahalmarzooqi3814]

I am muslim and I am proud

[@celticfire9881]

And your point is?

[@knowthyself222]

I Honestly wholeheartedly believe that these so-called "priest" literally have to pass a class on "how to be a predator" and "how to abuse children" in order to become a priest, because it's way too common for it to be just a "coincidence"

[@THT01]

Toldja. Catholics should leave the house.

[@willisstillhere8846]

@ u are the reason why abortion is legal

[@gertrudematilda]

Two very brave survivors. One weasel that could not say it out loud because it is so ugly. What courage.

[@aimmortalslegacy2189]

What happened to the civil suit? BILL COSBY THOSE PRIESTS!

[@michaeldayvid]

Think how many people haven't come forward......

[@jpre3228]

The devil is to be blamed not Christianity.

[@eveharris30]

Your religion created the devil.

[@aimmortalslegacy2189]

No.. that priest is to blame for succumbing to his lower desires. The devil only made a suggestion.. that priest accepted the invite. Tbe devil must still have the priest because he cant openly repent

[@BiggestSniff]

this is incredible

[@safety_sid]

Priests man .... smh. These men are so courageous for facing this monster.

[@SallySmith-up3dp]

You were babies...you are both so brave...well done!