[RobbyS]

"McCormack, Shanley, and Birmingham were seminary classmates. Did Father Shanley get favorable treatment when he was accused of sex abuse because of his homosexual seminary relationships" ???

If they were "pals" they would have felt a special loyalty, because at that time seminarians who strayed were booted out in disgrace.

[eastsider]

seminarians who strayed were booted out in disgrace.

What I want to know is, why aren't the predator priests being given the same treatment now? IMO, the bishops who facilitated their behavior should be unceremoniously removed and replaced immediately by priests who are above reproach. The standard must be zero tolerance, and it should be implemented swiftly and decisively