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To: Siobhan
Thanks for the input. In one of the linked articles,it shows that the use of the Priory for offenders far predated Vigneron's coming to Oakland and I bet they kept it a secret as long as possible.

This is a little off topic but you always know so much so I have a question for you.I have asked this question on a regular basis and never got a response,or if I did I didn't see it or worse.

Do you know if any Bishops tried using exorcists to try to remove the "demonic" presence from the abusive priests? I believe the Vatican's official exorcist,Fr. Amworth says that that demon is particulary difficult to remove,so I infer that it has been tried. If it has,(especially in the 50's and 60's)and if it was considered successful,wouldn't you like to know about it? I know I would,it would certainly add a new dimension to the discussions.

37 posted on 12/02/2004 8:43:01 AM PST by saradippity
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To: saradippity

I would like for Fr. Amorth to say more on the matter so we can move beyond the "official story" regarding so-called 'sexual orientation'. I have heard of stories, sara, but only stories.


40 posted on 12/02/2004 10:48:14 AM PST by Siobhan (Where is there justice in the gate...)
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To: saradippity; Siobhan
Do you know if any Bishops tried using exorcists to try to remove the "demonic" presence from the abusive priests?

Most of the bishops do not believe in the devil (or are on his side--sorry, it's true). There may be a few but the US has fewer than 10 exorcists at last count. Most of the bishops put the false god of modern psychology before any thought of demonic temptation, let alone possession.

I know of one case in California where the bishop refuses to help a man with a very bad obsession despite the Catholic psychologist's outright pleas to the bishop for assistance.

41 posted on 12/02/2004 10:48:17 AM PST by Canticle_of_Deborah ((www.stopthreadnannies.com))
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To: saradippity

What you said about the concept of exorcising the "demonic presence" from the abusive priests is quite interesting. Even more so is what Fr. Amorth said. Any more info in this?


44 posted on 12/02/2004 10:54:31 AM PST by thor76 (Vade retro, Draco! Crux sacra sit mihi lux! St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
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