"Don't you dare scratch that throne."
The archdiocese has released the names of 211 of the 244 priests identified as accused abusers. Mahony has declined to name the remaining 33 priests because they have requested protection under privacy laws. During his homily Sunday, Mahony talked about the archdiocese's efforts to train church staff and clergy about abuse prevention and about other safeguards they have implemented.
"This will continue forever, and it's wonderful to put these efforts in place," Mahony told the congregation. Robertson, who was sitting in a pew near the altar, got up and handcuffed himself to the back of Mahony's chair, also known as the Bishop's Chair or the Cathedra.
The Mass continued without interruption as security guards surrounded Robertson, who stood expressionless while churchgoers received communion.
As congregants filed out after Mass, a few shook Robertson's hand and chatted with him. Several others snapped photographs of him with their cellphones or cameras. One man said to Robertson, "Don't you dare scratch that throne."
ROFL!!! Only in LA!
Good for him!
Mahony: "blah blah blah blather, blah blah..."
Prevention begins BEFORE church staff and clergy can get involved -- IT begins in the seminary!!!
Religiosorum Institutio
30. Those To Be Excluded; Practical DirectivesAdvantage to religious vows and ordination should be barred to those who are afflicted with evil tendencies to homosexuality or pederasty, since for them the common life and the priestly ministry would constitute serious dangers.
Either Mahony is part of the problem or he needs to buy a vowel and get a clue...
They have security guards at mass? Whatever happened to the ushers?
Cardinal Mahoney, tear down that cathedral!