Saturday, June 11, 2011

Msgr. Robert Murphy’s hypocrisy

Msgr. Robert Murphy is vicar general for the Kansas City-St. Joseph diocese. He is responsible for how the church responds to cases of sexual abuse. And wait for it… he’s been accused of sexual misconduct.

Four years ago, Bishop Robert Finn received a letter from a local man alleging that Murphy had exposed himself and propositioned him for sex during a meeting at a parish rectory in 1984, The Star reported.

Finn wrote the man back saying the man’s allegations were unsubstantiated.

The revelation of the report comes as the diocese is dealing with criticism over the way it handled the case of Fr. Shawn Ratigan, a local pastor who was arrested May 19 on three counts of possession of child pornography.

That’s right folks. The man responsible for responding to cases of clergy sexual abuse was himself accused, and his case was dismissed without an investigation. How is there any integrity in that process or in the men involved?

SNAP is calling for the Catholic church to put notices in all churches where Murphy worked so that additional abuse cases can be identified. I think this is reasonable. What I don’t understand is why the Church is does not take action.

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deleted8470268 143p · 723 weeks ago

Good for SNAP these men normally leave a trail of abused women / children every where they go .
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Ryan · 723 weeks ago

Again, the witch hunt for Catholic Priests continue. A raving liar saw a new opportunity to re-accuse an innocent man after he dropped his lies 4 years before. Mindless fools like "Mojoey" will keep writing hit pieces and help destroy the lives of the innocent. Perhaps he hates the church. Perhaps he hates God. Unfortunately, his slander and hate does affect others, especially the innocent such as Monsignor Murphy. God bless those accused by liars that are hellbent on destroying the Good.
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Mojoey 107p · 723 weeks ago

I'm sure it comforts you to think of me as a fool and a hater. By all means, continue to do so, it means nothing to me. My post stands on its own. The Catholic church should have disclosed the abuse charge, frivolous or not, when they appointed Murphy to his post. I don't care if he is guilty or innocent. The process is corrupt, and by participating in it, Murphy is corrupt as well.
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Ryan · 722 weeks ago

The case was dropped by the accuser over 4 years ago. You know nothing of the man you are helping to destroy his reputation. The case was only brought to our attention again because the lying accuser decided he could make hay again with the Ratigan case.
Nothing about this situation comforts me. I know the man, I know the truth. I know you're assisting in slander and I know that your act is disgusting. It's America and you have the right to be wrong. Unfortunately you boldly enjoy exercising your right.
I also find it interesting you are backpeddling. The post title is "Murphy Hipocrisy." You know not of what you speak.
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deleted8470268 143p · 723 weeks ago

Putting a Catholic priest in charge of a sexual abuse program is like putting a GOP senator in charge of Voters suppression investigation .
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MOFO · 722 weeks ago

MoJoey what are your beliefs and what are you looking to gain from your words? Monsignor Murphy is a good man and a wonderful priest that has been "ACCUSED" of abuse by a person who was a ADULT in 1984. Do you even know the background? Another lowly jackass looking to cash in on the money of the Catholic Church.
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Mojoey 107p · 721 weeks ago

I am an atheist looking for accountability in religious institutions. Monsignor Murphy could have avoided all trouble by simple disclosing the allegation when he took the post. He did not. It's a small lie, but a lie nonetheless.
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Angry Squirrel · 721 weeks ago

Monsignor Murphy was thrown under the bus today. Did he do the morally correct thing? No, he did what the bishop wanted done. They have appointed a new "yes MAN" to handle things.

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