What seems amazing to me is how some of the priests in question could move from lower positions in the church to positions of additional power
after allegations were made. I suspect their influence in the hierarchical power structure contributed to the dismal lack of meaningful action throughouit the decades.

Joe mentioned some fairly responsible screening that he experienced. Seems odd that the same scrutiny did not extend to those identified by victims early in their career.

Blow is an example of a priest that even was promoted to a Vatican position, even after his acts were reported.

http://tribes.tribe.net/189be8fb-b353-4620-8fd7-812104a604b6/thread/6e64d0d0-b857-4bd9-b9b7-9d7f794b1374