As I recall from the conclusion of independent lay investigations into clergy sex scandals, the recommendation was for better financial controls. It is thought small financial problems are a precursor and sign of developing problems. If we are to win back the trust of the faithful and the public, this is a requirement, even if "expensive…
As I recall from the conclusion of independent lay investigations into clergy sex scandals, the recommendation was for better financial controls. It is thought small financial problems are a precursor and sign of developing problems. If we are to win back the trust of the faithful and the public, this is a requirement, even if "expensive."
Financial responsibility and transparency are a requirement for evangelization.
Exactly the recommendation I made at my parish after the police came to the rectory door and put handcuffs on one of the parish priests. In his civil trial it came out that he put charges on the parish AMEX card to pay for drinks for his girlfriend in Cancun.
Frankly, when priests have no oversight of the parish finances, it leads to a culture that they can do everything they want privately, which of course enables sexual abuse.
As I recall from the conclusion of independent lay investigations into clergy sex scandals, the recommendation was for better financial controls. It is thought small financial problems are a precursor and sign of developing problems. If we are to win back the trust of the faithful and the public, this is a requirement, even if "expensive."
Financial responsibility and transparency are a requirement for evangelization.
Exactly the recommendation I made at my parish after the police came to the rectory door and put handcuffs on one of the parish priests. In his civil trial it came out that he put charges on the parish AMEX card to pay for drinks for his girlfriend in Cancun.
Frankly, when priests have no oversight of the parish finances, it leads to a culture that they can do everything they want privately, which of course enables sexual abuse.