Now, I find vladimir's comments sadly lacking in charity, and I find the Anglican Use to be even less Catholic than the 1928 BCP, which I must supplement with the Anglican Missal, but I don't find the content of that citation funny in the least, Clint.
The fact that men who have no difficulty expressing their preference for homosexual activity got into the priesthood is undeniable (it was also recommended by many at the time, sic transit sensibilitas, yes?), but it is not demonstrable as Church policy, nor is it either a recommendation or derogation of the value of Roman Catholic faithfulness to both acknowledge the abuse and to uphold historic RC doctrine and practice.
It is not news that Roman churchmen (as is true for churchmen of any tradition, Christian or not) are fallible and some are even scandalous. A cursory review of history would disabuse the contrary and utterly erroneous notion. But to use the late errors, grievous as they were, as a permanent stick to beat Catholics with is unconscionable, sir, and I rebuke you for it.
In Christ,
Deacon Paul+
You aren't Catholic. The 1928 Book of Common Prayer is not Catholic. The Anglican Use is Catholic because it is inside of Holy Mother Church.