Retired bishop says he failed to report priest abuse, withdraws from public ministry

[ramartensjr]

(Green Bay) Diocese newspaper “The Compass” printed a letter from Bishop Robert Morneau to current Bishop David Ricken. Morneau says, “I failed to report to local authorities an incident of abuse of a minor by a priest in 1979 and, as a result, this priest was able to abuse again several years later.”

Retired bishop says he failed to report priest abuse, withdraws from public ministry

 

[Weserthy]

At least he did the right thing now even if it was too late to stop the abuse. McCarrick could learn a thing from him.

 

[Dlee]

It’s encouraging that he has now done what he realizes he should have done years ago. I pray any others in this situation will follow suit.

 

[Ardent_Fire]

I wish others would follow his example. I applaud his decision and will pray for him.

 

[Feanor2]

So the retired bishop can’t even say mass before a congregation now?

 

[ramartensjr]

I believe that is correct.