[rikkitt]

I was already aware of those incidents, tragic as they were. Police have been discreetly discussing sensitive cases with officials for years. In the case of the A-J diocese, this goes back to the time of the late Bishop Hogan. Obviously the way in which the Church handles such cases today is different than what was done previously. I think both Hogan and Adamec were following the accepted procedures of their day, which differ from what is the current practice.

[Dr. Eckleburg]

Police have been discreetly discussing sensitive cases with officials for years.

Right there is the problem. Why would police be "discreetly discussing sensitive cases with officials for years?"

When sexual abuse of children is suspected, arrests are made. Period.

Not so for the Roman Catholic church. It gets a pass.

Just what makes these cases "sensitive?" Because they involve a pederast priest? Why does it takes years? Why just "discussions?"

Twenty-seven priests suspended for suspected child sexual abuse in one diocese in one city.

That's the result of "discreetly discussing sensitive cases with officials for years."

Absolutely pathetic.