Catholic's in Ohio can breath safer now

Catholics, never fear. The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is taking steps to protect your children for priests. I guess its safe to back to church now.

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati has issued a detailed list of inappropriate behaviors for priests, saying they should not kiss, tickle or wrestle children.

The newest version of the archdiocese's Decree on Child Protection also prohibits bear hugs, lap-sitting and piggyback rides.

Source: The Associated Press: Ohio church: No kissing, tickling allowed

I do not see any mention of child molestation. Hmm. I'd better look deeper. Here is a link to the actual document. It is a well written example of a program meant to protect children from harm at that hands of those who run a local parish. I need to turn my sarcastic inner voice off at times. What the Archdiocese of Cincinnati did in creating this document and the program that supports it is a step in the right direction. A good step.

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