[Slyfox]

For the record, Fr. Bierschenk did not lie to anyone. Through the diocesean audit it was found that a few members of the staff, were missing their background checks. Father was told to bring the matter into compliance and he agreed to comply within the one month set by the bishop. However, before the month was up, he was called into the bishop's office and relieved of his duty at our church. He was told that his last day would be May 9th. As of today, well within the one month, he has completed all of the background checks. He will take the matter to Rome. He will stay at his parish throughout his appeal. Hopefully, we will be able to keep our good pastor.

[SMEDLEYBUTLER]

For the record, Fr. Bierschenk did not lie to anyone. Through the diocesean audit it was found that a few members of the staff, were missing their background checks.

From this story, Diocese won't change decision on Dallas priest it appears that there were more than a few missing background checks. I wonder if the bookkeeping records are as well documented.

"The on-site audit, completed March 19, said the parish business manager reported that the church implemented the Safe Environments Program in 1999. The assessment also found no documentation of criminal background checks, interviews, screening forms, reference contacts, acknowledgement forms or Safe Environment training for employees or volunteers." (emphasis added)

[history_matters]

Every person in the Chancery in Dallas including the bishop should resign immediately. They are notorious, and anyone who would jump up to defend the bishop or his staff is nothing but a CINO.