[lastchance]

The case goes back to 1976. What was the standard institutional response to such accusations at that time? And I agree the Church had and failed to confer to a higher standard.

What is the Church’s policy now? And why do you keep implying that nothing has changed in the handling of current cases? Have you read any of the USCBB policies on this?

As to the documents the Bishop seems to be saying he will turn over any documents in accordance with a court decision. There may very well be sensitive material that is not pertinent to the allegations contained within the documents and just turning over everything willy nilly may be very ill advised.

[marajade]

“There may very well be sensitive material that is not pertinent to the allegations contained within the documents and just turning over everything willy nilly may be very ill advised.”

That’s up to the Court to decide.

[TSgt]

What is the Church’s policy now? And why do you keep implying that nothing has changed in the handling of current cases? Have you read any of the USCBB policies on this?

The "policy" only exists in the US and it is strictly lip service.

Said policy was in effect when Rev. Joseph Palanivel Jeyapaul was accused however he was shipped to India and allow to continue to serve as a priest.

Smoke and mirrors.