Child porn images found at Tobyhanna rectory (Catholic Church)

Scranton Times-Tribune ^ | 2/11/2005 | CHRIS BIRK

[NotJustAnotherPrettyFace]

And what's with all of these "retreats" this guy is preaching? He's barely 30, and he's holding himself out as a retreatmaster?

I'm not Catholic, but my sisters converted before they got married and are raising their kids in the Roman Catholic faith. I'm truly beginning to wonder if the pederasty isn't cyclical, much in the same way abuse is "passed on" from one generation to the next. I sure as heck have advised my sisters against allowing their sons to be altar boys.

[NotJustAnotherPrettyFace]

It *does* seem like this particular priest has been shuffled around a lot. What did they (his superiors) know and when did they know it?

[ELS]

I wonder which OFM province he was in

None. He founded the Servants Minor of St. Francis in Scranton, PA. He was ordained in the traditional rite by Bishop Bruskewitz. Fr. Tetherow has never celebrated the N.O.M.

Bishop Martino (I think that is his name) of Scranton supressed the traditional Franciscan order and took all of their property. Martino doean't seem to like traditional Catholicism and doesn't want Fr. Tetherow to be ministering to traditional Catholics. St. Anthony's was the seventh time that Fr. Tetherow had received permission from the local ordinary to work in the (arch)diocese, but Martino wouldn't let him go.

[thor76]

OK.......now in all of this mees, where does this leave my "good buddy" Fr. John A. Parricone?

The priest in question here would not have been brought to St. Anthony's if he were not known to Perricone. Since Perricone is known to be clannish and suspiscious of others, it would only be reasonable to assume that he had checked out Tetherow.

This leaves us to believe that Teherow fooled everybody: the Scranton and Albany dioceses, Franciscans, and a slew of others. Nobody is that good an actor.

This leaves us with a big question mark about the good Fr. Perricone. Those of us who are aware of things know that he was suspended by both the Archdiocese of NY, and of Newark due to some allegations of scandal/impropriety. His faculties were restored by AB Myers, prior to his assignment to the NO parish in Orange, NJ.

So.......where does this lead us? Perricone knew of and trusted Tetherow, and brought him into his parish.

Birds of a feather?

[Mark in the Old South]

You sir are jumping to one giant conclusion, I recommend you stop and rethink. I will give you a hint. My criticism is directed at the media. There are a few hints in my message but it requires a little thought, usually we get that here on Free Republic. Some get it right away and some run wild with assumptions. You sir might be able to guess which category you fall in, but then again maybe it is my turn to jump to conclusions.

[Just mythoughts]

"You sir are jumping to one giant conclusion, I recommend you stop and rethink."

"rethink" what? that this church keeps its perverts on a traveling circuit. Get the perverts out of what is suppose to be "GOD's" house and that 'evil' MEDIA will have nothing to report.

[ArmedNReady]

You are exactly right. They are two unrelated items: Catholicism is a religion, islam is a terroris organization. However, the MSM continues to purport that islam is a religion. There lies the rub.

Note: islam purposely not capitolized because it is not a religion.

[vox_freedom]

This leaves us to believe that Teherow (Rev. Gabriel Tetherow) fooled everybody: the Scranton and Albany dioceses, Franciscans, and a slew of others.

First off, you certainly know that the Scranton diocese has been easy to fool. Don't take my word for it, just ask the Society of St. John. The diocese of Albany has been notorious for years, if not decades. As for the Franciscan's, well?

[Mark in the Old South]

Okay I have already pointed out to you that you are making a giant assumption about my point. Which is NOT to suggest all other points are without merit. Feel free to add a point or two that you think is lacking in my post but DO NOT assign a motivation on my part that is not there.

I DO NOT suggest ignoring the scandal in the Church because the media has a hostile agenda, but this is what you imply I am doing. There are lots of folks who I have gone after because they persist in making excuses when the Church is under assault. I make no excuse of these misdeeds and will join anyone who recommends criminal investigations and prosecution. I will also join anyone who wants to urge action on the part of the Church. What I will not do is stand by when some jerk suggests my motivation is otherwise.

Now, your error has been pointed out to you for a second time. To persist in your assumption is an exercise in obstinacy and slander and I do not intend to let you get away with it. I do not know what your motivation is but you site the fact the Church is "Christian" while the Educational system is not. This is true but to the secular world (including the media) this is immaterial. Both have a public trust. The fact that the Church is Christian is ONLY relevant to other Christians. And a Christian with discernment will look at motivation and circumstance. Because, lets face it, the media could care less if children are molested other than as means to sell papers. This same media will have an article bemoaning the molestation of a boy by a priest on one page and an article praising Kinsey on the next. They seem to be okay with it as the mod suits them, but this only matters to a CHRISTIAN.

[Mark in the Old South]

Re: "Two years after the Dallas zero tolerance policy, and the Catholic Church is STILL finding perverts in its midst."

Well it isn't like Ailey Ailey in come free. These guys are most likely ashamed. Thank goodness there is a little shame left in the world but it does make finding them a little harder. One would wish they would go to their Bishop and seek help, resign, whatever. One would also wish the Bishop would step up to the plate when given the opportunity, but alas we live in a sinful world and many think they can handle the devil on their own. More fool them. People who hide behind their collar or their miter or think they can solve it with a quick sweep under the rug will always be with us. I would say we need a Solomon but even he messed up, messed up really bad.

[murphE]

Curiouser and curiouser.

[Fitzcarraldo]

As homosexuality becomes more accepted in society, its practitioners gain higher positions in society and wealth. The subset who are pedophiliacs ride the wave of gay acceptance into all occupations, including the clergy.

[bonfire]

Yep. Look at the Episcopal church. It's an agenda where homosexuality is just the very beginning. The "do what thou wilt" society we are in is seeping into our churches.

"Just forgive them and let's move on". Disgusting.

[vox_freedom]

ping

[nmh]

"So far, no arrests have been made."

And pray tell, WHY NOT?

[nmh]

Because you are to believe it is a "religion of peace".

[nmh]

It's really not a Catholic or a non Catholic issue.

These people need to be "forgiven" IF THEY REPENT. If they don't so be it. Jesus told the woman to "go and sin no more."

In this situation it is AGAINST our laws and there are CONSEQUENCES - PRISON. Let him repent but make sure he is also punished in prison.

[polymuser]

Good old adiaphora: Hey, we're all forgiven for everything, fogetaboutit.

[Velvet X]

http://www.saintjustinmartyr.org/news/AffidavitCarbonaro.html

The above link is has information about the pastor, Fr. Kloton, on whose computers were found the gay and kiddie pornography.

http://www.saintjustinmartyr.org/news/notices_I.html
Here is info on the SSJ

Fr. Gabriel was "friendly" with the perverted Society of St John. It is not known HOW friendly. Both groups prove that Trad Catholics are subject to effects of original sin like the rest of humanity. Heck, Luther was a Trad at some point.

Fr. Pericone is upstanding, pious, and has a right to his good name unless it can be shown that he is somehow a danger. Everyone makes mistakes in trusting those who SHOULD be trustworthy and beyond reproach. Many good people -- not just other priests -- did the same thing.

Fr Gabriel played the saint, went barefoot, spoke of fasting and dressed in the robes of saints, gaining the trust of parents. He didn't appear to be a heretic --he spoke against them -- like most fruits of VII are. BUT there were clear indications, like over-familiarity and undue attention shown to young boys. He was a veritable wolf in sheeps clothing, it seems, since he seems to admit, according to the article, to having downloaded and viewed the material in question. When he was shut down by the bishop, his friends claimed he was being "persecuted" for saying the Tridentine Mass. Guess not!

It is unfair and even sinful to rashly accuse EVERY priest who was known to a alleged criminal and sinner but once caught, get them away from society. Pray for them but PUT THEM AWAY where everyone will be safe, including their own souls.

They have 1000x more responsibility to be moral beacons, not scum of the earth. They are guiltier than anyone because they are called to higher standards, being "little Christs", and KNOW better. Yes, they are hit by the devil harder, but they also get more Grace to compensate, should they choose to cooperate with it.

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