Dear gbcdoj,
Fr. Hawkins permitted Fr. Clay to function for an extended period of time almost as an associate pastor. This is without the permission of his own bishop, without even giving any notice at all to the bishop or the chancery.
Fr. Clay didn't have faculties from the bishop of Fr. Hawkins' diocese.
sitetest
Yes, but that is a separate issue from the allegations of abuse against Clay - Fr. Hawkins was told by Clay's (at the time, active) bishop that he was cleared.