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On the other hand,I think about 20 bishops and 2 cardinals should resign for past indiscretions and/or sheltering known offenders,and the word go out to all priests thatif there is evidence of any homosexual activity,consensual notwithstanding,they are out of the loop.
Excuse the rant but I see us going down another path to the abyss.

I happen to agree with you on the resignations. However, the Church has survived much worse scandal by her clergy than this, as horrid as it is. Alexander IV comes to mind. We still have the Holy Spirit, the Blessed Virgin and most importantly the Lord Jesus Himself. The Church will survive and prosper - I try to look on this as necessary pruning of the rot that has infested our branches. Yes, pruning hurts the good part of the plant, it also stops the spreed of diseased through the rest of the plant.

I am sorry,I have no doubt that the Church will survive,if not here in the US,somewhere. I guess what infuriates me is that the B/bishops and C/cardinals have had so many chances to right the barque and they can't even hold it steady,let alone getting on course.

I just can't figure out how the good Bishops can overcome the evil ones,and I don't us the word evil lightly,without a lot of help from us. Here on Free Republic,there are many fine,bright and caring Catholics and even we bicker and spar pretty constantly.

I think we need to side with the few B/bishops who want more time because somehow I think that the enemy within,is really hoping for more programs for priests,parents,staff,children and viictims,more audits,more studies,more consultatiion with "professionals" in order to pick up the pace which is already dizzying. I am advocating taking a breather and really evaluating what we have.But it would help f those pesky,recalcitrant guys would step down and if someone would issue a warning to priests that they will be gone if they are "gay".

Thanks for the support,I agree,things have been worse and we will get through this,just wish it were smoother sailing.