Private Emails and Conversations?

[crazy_in_sd]

I’m looking for some urgent advice. Is anyone aware of a Canon or code in the church that speaks against a priest revealing private emails and discussions with one person to the entire parish in order to attempt to ridicule that person? Of course these conversations are outside the confessional.

Thanks!

 

[JGMendes4049]

I’m looking for some urgent advice. Is anyone aware of a Canon or code in the church that speaks against a priest revealing private emails and discussions with one person to the entire parish in order to attempt to ridicule that person? Of course these conversations are outside the confessional.

Even if this is not expressly forbidden, it’s extremely rude in most cases.

 

[Inquiringperson]

Even thought it’s mean, there’s no church law that I know prohibiting this.

 

[Pfaffenhoffen]

I’m looking for some urgent advice. Is anyone aware of a Canon or code in the church that speaks against a priest revealing private emails and discussions with one person to the entire parish in order to attempt to ridicule that person? Of course these conversations are outside the confessional.

Thanks!

Do you need a canon law or a stick in your hands?
But, and a big but, I do no believe it is true, unless the priest has some psychological problems.

 

[zab]

I’m looking for some urgent advice. Is anyone aware of a Canon or code in the church that speaks against a priest revealing private emails and discussions with one person to the entire parish in order to attempt to ridicule that person? Of course these conversations are outside the confessional.

Thanks!

I’m haveing difficulty finding fault with the priest without knowing more about the situation.

1. Did the priest name the person that he had discussions with?
   2 Was he attempting to clear up some misunderstanding that more than one individual has about a certain topic?
2. Was he trying to let people know that they are not the only ones that are struggling with a certain sin or fault?

 

[puzzleannie]

I’m looking for some urgent advice. Is anyone aware of a Canon or code in the church that speaks against a priest revealing private emails and discussions with one person to the entire parish in order to attempt to ridicule that person? Of course these conversations are outside the confessional.

Thanks!

if you have a complaint about such conduct from a priest contact the vicar general or vicar for priests in your diocese, be specific and concise and give your evidence (the problematic email for instance).

 

[Matthew_Holford]

I’m looking for some urgent advice. Is anyone aware of a Canon or code in the church that speaks against a priest revealing private emails and discussions with one person to the entire parish in order to attempt to ridicule that person? Of course these conversations are outside the confessional.

Thanks!

No there is no canon law. Either make a formal complaint to the diocese. The only other option might be recourse to civil law. Whatever you decide I would advise making preliminary enquiries. Your post is too vague to say exactly whether or not anything wrong was done.

 

[crazy_in_sd]

Thanks for all the fast replies. Actually in this matter is was in regard to some liturgical abuse by the priest. I had personal conversations with the priest and the diocese. The diocese did follow up with the priest in an attempt to correct the abuse. When the priest found out, he had a very angry homily. The priest didn’t mention any names but revealed all the details, and spoke on how foolish it was to complain to the diocese because he knows better then them in his parish.

 

[Joe_Kelley]

I guess it would depend on whether or not the one being ridiculed was identifiable. Jews regard ridiculing or demeaning another as a violation of the 5th commandment, equivalent to killing the person. I think we would give it a similar interpretation.

 

[thomas_jd]

Thanks for all the fast replies. Actually in this matter is was in regard to some liturgical abuse by the priest. I had personal conversations with the priest and the diocese. The diocese did follow up with the priest in an attempt to correct the abuse. When the priest found out, he had a very angry homily. The priest didn’t mention any names but revealed all the details, and spoke on how foolish it was to complain to the diocese because he knows better then them in his parish.

Whats done is done! Try to let it go. He seems to have egg on his face.Give him some room but don’t hesitate to address this again. Priest first as you did.

 

[purplesunshine]

Thanks for all the fast replies. Actually in this matter is was in regard to some liturgical abuse by the priest. I had personal conversations with the priest and the diocese. The diocese did follow up with the priest in an attempt to correct the abuse. When the priest found out, he had a very angry homily. The priest didn’t mention any names but revealed all the details, and spoke on how foolish it was to complain to the diocese because he knows better then them in his parish.

the priest sounded hurt. Why shouldnt he be? He didnt reveal names.

Bad move on everyone’s part. The complainer. (Go to the priest 1 on 1 first, then approach with a group) the dioceses and the priest.

I agree move on.

 

[NewEnglandPriest]

Thanks for all the fast replies. Actually in this matter is was in regard to some liturgical abuse by the priest. I had personal conversations with the priest and the diocese. The diocese did follow up with the priest in an attempt to correct the abuse. When the priest found out, he had a very angry homily. The priest didn’t mention any names but revealed all the details, and spoke on how foolish it was to complain to the diocese because he knows better then them in his parish.

In a sense when you went to the diocese you made it a public issue. The priest probably shouldn’t have done what he did but let’s not get into a tit-for-tat here. He didn’t reveal your name or cause you any actual public harm so just let it go.

 

[domandcarols]

Like everyone else said I don’t think there’s a rule but that’s so out of line…