I’m sorry to read this. Please know that the Church is comprised of human beings who are fallible, and thus experiences such as yours can and do occur. This goes for priests too. Just because they are priests doesn’t mean they don’t sin. Some much more than their parishioners! As is your case.
Actually it sounds like the entire parish you grew up in was full of some very mean people.
Please try to forgive and keep everyone involved in your prayers. If not for their sake at least for yours. Forgiveness and prayer is healing for all concerned.
Peace be with you,
Thanks. I’ve given it to God. The priest is dead now and God is dealing with him. I found out later he went on to attack others. Based on the spiritual damage from the whole incident I believe he was beyond imperfect and acting out demonic influence.
Not everyone was mean. Many understood the situation and didn’t agree the way the church handled it, but they were too scared to speak up. Plus back then no one dared go against what the priest or cardinal said.
But the ones who were mean we’re just plain miserable. I’ve already forgiven them. Like I said, it’s all in God’s hands and they’re going to have to answer to Him one day.