[Final Authority]

Traditionally, the acolyte is the early training ground for priests. The introduction of girls, who cannot be priests, interferes with recruitment for the priestly ministry.

In our parish, there is a sense that the Priest is homosexual and parents keep their pre-teens (boys) away from them. It is indeed sad but in light of all the abuse by Priests we either do this or attend another church altogether. Boys are very aware of the situation as well and shy away. It is sad, the church is dying because of mistrust of Bishops McCormack and Christian.

[wideawake]

In our parish, there is a sense that the Priest is homosexual and parents keep their pre-teens (boys) away from them.

Sounds prudent.

It is indeed sad but in light of all the abuse by Priests we either do this or attend another church altogether.

It is a horrible situation to find oneself in. I am lucky enough to be in a parish where this is not a concern.

Boys are very aware of the situation as well and shy away.

As well they should.

It is sad, the church is dying because of mistrust of Bishops McCormack and Christian.

As St. Cyprian said, the floor of Hell is paved with the skulls of evil bishops.