Parishioners are asked to pay for "Mismanagement"

This latest con from the Catholic Church being suggested by Bishop Dennis Brennan
is just not on. Regarding funding of claims associated with child abuse and the planned and methodical cover-up engineered by the "Managers", he had this to say,

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“the funding of claims associated with child abuse as perpetrated by some members of the clergy”, it would “be necessary to invite the parishes to become part of the process financially”

Let's not forget Justice Frank Murphy's report in 2005, these things happened in the Ferns Diocese 1960 - 2004

Revolting and repeated abuses perpetuated by priests against children

Over 100 child victims

Over 20 priests identified as perpetrators

Proof that the rape and indecent assault of our young children was well known to the so called
management level within the dioceses - The Bishops.

Proof that these so called managers - The Bishops, knew who the abusers were

Proof that The Bishops with this full knowledge moved their abusing Priests from parish to parish

The Vatican have funds but, Brennan, steeped in denial feels that,

"We (The people of Ferns) should discharge our responsibilities ourselves", “funding sought is not about sharing the blame, it is about asking for help to fulfil a God-given responsibility".

In other words the parishioners of Ferns should pay for the sins of it's Church leaders. The Ferns parishioners should foot the bill for being ruled by unelected incompetent ivory tower managers who committed the crimes outlined above.
Do these fellows not ultimately report up the line to the Vatican? to the Pope. Who is responsible then? they are, he is , let them sort it out themselves. Is it too simplistic to point out to Brennan, that it is his responsibility, and the responsibility of his boss. Let these chaps fulfil their own "God-given responsibilities".

I myself am a regular Church goer and will continue to be regardless of what the current "Management" get up to or what further farcical and insulting behaviour that might emanate from them, however, it is extremely sad that we continue to suffer such disconnect and incompetence from this lot.

The recent letter issued by Bishop Brennan to priests and people of the diocese with requests for financial assistance to pay for their criminal activities indeed sets a precedent and one should not be surprised to see the same strategy employed by other Bishops through the land.

Walking down the town soon after the Bishops announcements I was stopped by several people who expressed incredulity, disgust and bewelderment at this latest turn of events.

We should remember that "We are the Church" and that now is the time to take control back from these guys