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Thread #128156   Message #2940841
Posted By: Greg B
06-Jul-10 - 04:45 PM
Thread Name: BS: Clerical child abuse Part 94....
Subject: RE: BS: Clerical child abuse Part 94....
I would commend to you the following charity:

http://www.road-to-recovery.org/

Two of my priest friends founded it. Both have been tireless advocates for survivors. One, Rev. Bob Hoatson is a survivor of abuse by Catholic Clergy. Both have gotten into considerable hot water.

They are dedicated to giving direct and material help to survivors of abuse by clergy and religous who are in need. They'll pay the rent--- drive them to appointments, help them find therapy or legal representation. Whatever is needed at the time.

Believe me, their view of the whole situation is much more aligned with those who've been accused, here and elsewhere, of being 'bigoted' or 'anti-Catholic/anti-Christian/anti-Religion.'

And they're priests. One in "good standing" the other suspended because he dared to sue his own diocese for the abuses he suffered and for their conspiracy to cover it up and to destroy him because he told the truth.

But they're doing good, direct, work with survivors in need.