"But if the Chicago archdiocese wins its case, it may strengthen the sense among some American priests that change is due in the practice of some dioceses — and that among those changes, that the rules and norms of the Dallas Charter and Essential Norms, established by the bishops the wake of 2001, are due for a review."
"But if the Chicago archdiocese wins its case, it may strengthen the sense among some American priests that change is due in the practice of some dioceses — and that among those changes, that the rules and norms of the Dallas Charter and Essential Norms, established by the bishops the wake of 2001, are due for a review."
The Dallas Charter, and specifically in how it is applied and often even ignored when it comes to protection of priest's presumption of innocence, is far past due for a review. But the Archdiocese's action has little to do with protecting priests. It is all about money and remains so, at least from what I see. Justice takes a back seat, at least when it comes to those who are falsely accused.
"But if the Chicago archdiocese wins its case, it may strengthen the sense among some American priests that change is due in the practice of some dioceses — and that among those changes, that the rules and norms of the Dallas Charter and Essential Norms, established by the bishops the wake of 2001, are due for a review."
The Dallas Charter, and specifically in how it is applied and often even ignored when it comes to protection of priest's presumption of innocence, is far past due for a review. But the Archdiocese's action has little to do with protecting priests. It is all about money and remains so, at least from what I see. Justice takes a back seat, at least when it comes to those who are falsely accused.