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'We Have Nothing to Hide. It Is the Right Thing to Do.' The Catholic Voice is on Facebook VOL. 56, NO. 17 DIOCESE OF OAKLAND OCTOBER 8, 2018 www.catholicvoiceoakland.org Serving the East Bay Catholic Community since 1963 Copyright 2018 ‘We have nothing to hide. It is the right thing to do.’ Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Indeed, our support for survivors of certain information. I have instructed my in our review of clergy files and the audit of In the wake of recent reports of scandal clergy sexual abuse predates the national staff to prioritize this work while also rec- our processes. After the completion of our in the Catholic Church, I have decided the Charter for the Protection of Children ognizing the importance of making the list process review and the publication of our Diocese of Oakland will release the names and Young People of 2002. In 1987 the as accurate as possible. credibly accused list, Dr. McChesney and of all clergy — dioc- Oakland Diocesan Senate of Priests Anyone wishing to report any allegation her team will do a full review of our files to esan, religious order issued our first set of guidelines on how to of sexual misconduct by any clergy or dioc- ensure our list is as accurate as possible. and extern priests — respond to allegations of abuse. My pre- esan employee should contact the local This second review will be completed after who have been cred- decessors, Bishop John S. Cummins and civil authority, i.e. police or sheriff’s depart- the first of the year. ibly accused of sexu- Bishop Allen H. Vigneron both conducted ment. Stephen A. Wilcox, our Chancellor, I realize other victims may step forward ally abusing a minor. services of healing for survivors. who serves as the Victims Assistance with new information. Any accusation will This is the latest step Over the years we have been continu- Coordinator in our diocese can also assist be fully investigated by our independent in the ongoing commit- ally revising and improving our account- in processing allegations of sexual miscon- Diocesan Review Board. We intend to update ment of the Diocese ability process, reinforcing our commitment duct and is a mandatory reporter. He can our list as we receive new information. of Oakland to stop to protect children, utilizing background be reached at [email protected] or I hope and pray the publication of these Bishop Barber the scourge of sexual checks and mandatory safe environment 510-267-8334. Survivors of clergy sexual names will help the innocent survivors and abuse of minors and vulnerable adults. training for all church employees and abuse may also want to avail themselves their families in their journey to wholeness This public accountability will allow you volunteers. We are regularly audited by of the Survivor Advocacy Network, at and healing. The Diocese of Oakland is and others in our community to see we are an outside firm to ensure all our Catholic 510-267-8373 or survivors@oakdiocese. committed to protecting children entrusted keeping our promises. We have nothing to Parishes and Schools are in compliance. org. We have contracted with a medical to our care. hide. It is the right thing to do. I anticipate the list of those credibly professional who is trained in sexual With the assurance of my prayers and Since 2002, the “No More Secrets accused will be ready for publication in trauma healing as an additional resource blessing, I am Group”, a mutual support group for adult approximately 45 days. With the large for survivors and their families. Sincerely yours in Christ, survivors of childhood sexual abuse, has number of international and religious order A former FBI official who is well-known The Most Rev. Michael C. Barber, SJ been meeting with the full support and clergy who have served in our diocese in as an advocate for justice in clergy sexual Bishop of Oakland encouragement of the Diocese of Oakland. the past, it will take some time to verify abuse, Dr. Kathleen McChesney, will assist Oct. 2, 2018 Pope Francis faulted for handling of abuse By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — With Pope Francis midway into the sixth year of his pon- tificate, the percentage of U.S. Catholics who view him favorably, while still strong, is noticeably down. And, compared to a January poll by the Pew Research Center that showed Catholics being evenly split on how well Pope Francis has handled the issue of clergy sex abuse, numbers in the new poll, released Oct. 2, show that twice as many Catholics feel he is doing only a fair or poor job on the issue than say he is doing a good or excellent job. The overall favorability number for the pope is 72 percent, split between 42 percent of Catholics who see him “mostly favorable” and 30 percent who view him “very favorable.” The latter number down a third from the last Pew poll last January, when Pope Francis had been at 84 percent favorability. The 72 percent figure is lower than Pew’s favorability findings for Pope MICHELE JURICH/THE CATHOLIC VOICE MICHELE JURICH/THE CATHOLIC Benedict XVI except for its first poll asking the question shortly after Pope Benedict Prayer, Penance and Reparation assumed the papacy in 2005. Pope Francis’ lowest favorability num- Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, invited all priests, religious and lay faithful of the diocese to join him in a Novena to bers are among Catholic men, at 66 per- St. Joseph, patron of the Universal Church, from Sept. 6-14. On Sept. 14, the Feast of the Triumph of the Holy Cross, cent, and Catholic Republicans or those he called the diocese to a Day of Prayer, Penance and Reparation for the sins members of the Church have committed who lean Republican, at 61 percent. They against innocent children. He asked priests to hold a Holy Hour with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in each, to are highest among Catholic Democrats pray in reparation, for healing for the victims, and for the cleansing and reform of the Church and her ministers. On or those who lean Democratic, at 83 per- that day, in the late morning, Bishop Barber knelt in silence before the Blessed Sacrament in the Cathedral of Christ cent, and Catholic women, at 77 percent. the Light. The Holy Hour was followed by Mass at 12:10 p.m. “The holiness of the Catholic Church,” he said in his The percentage of Catholics overall who homily, “comes from one person: Jesus.” (Continued on Page 15.) On our cover Letter of suitability required for ministry Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, visits with Catholic school Eighth Staff report ground which would render him unsuitable No such letter was found in diocesan Graders over two days, where he The Diocese of Oakland requires that a to work with minor children. files for Rev. J. Patrick Foley, who conduct- cautioned them: “You have a great priest who wishes to minister here provide • I am unaware of any incident in which ed retreats at San Damiano and celebrated responsibility to set an example.” to Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, from the he may have been involved which would Mass at St. Isidore Parish, both in Danville. See our Elementary School Guide priest’s bishop, a letter of suitability. adversely affect his performance as a priest. An investigation into how a priest, on Page 7 and more Catholic In the case of a religious order priest, • To the best of my knowledge, he does whose faculties were removed by the school news on Pages 8-11. the letter to the bishop is submitted by the not have a current, untreated alcohol or Diocese of San Diego, was able to cel- man’s major superior. substance abuse problem, nor does he ebrate sacraments in the Diocese of Classified. 16 The Diocese of Oakland requires the have a current untreated emotional or Oakland is being conducted. Father Foley Datelines . .17 priest’s bishop or major superior to certify mental health problem. had been removed from priestly ministry Forum . .18-19 these criteria: • He is in compliance with our policies due to inappropriate behavior with children. Obituaries . .16 He is a person of good moral character and procedures related to the protection As of Sept. 21, the diocese was Respect Life . .13 and reputation. of children and young people. unaware of any children or vulnerable Seniors . 15 • I know of nothing which would in any The letter is in keeping with Article 12 of adults harmed by Father Foley. Bishop The Church. 2 way limit or disqualify him from this ministry. the Charter for the Protection of Children Barber encouraged anyone aware of inap- Travel . 6 • I am unaware of anything in his back- and Young People. (Continued on Page 15.) 2 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE THE CHURCH OCTOBER 8, 2018 BISHOP BARBER’S SCHEDULE Oct. 8: 7 p.m., Catholics at Work. Guest Oct. 15-17: USCCB Meetings of speaker: Archbishop Samuel Aquila of International Justice & Peace and Domestic Denver, St. Raymond Parish, Dublin Justice & Human Development Committees, Washington, DC Oct. 10: Office meetings, including visit of Bishop Thomas Olson of Eritrea. Oct. 18: Office meetings, Chancery, including: Priest Personnel Board and 4 p.m., Mass, dinner with Jesuit Presbyteral Council Scholastics to be ordained to the Deaconate, Cathedral of Christ the Oct. 19: Mass and canonical visitation, Light, Oakland Carmel of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Kensington Oct. 11: 10 a.m., Theology and Spirituality of Priesthood class, Jesuit School of Office meetings, Chancery, including Theology, Berkeley College of Consultors Oct. 12: Meeting, Diocese of Sacramento Oct. 20: 10 a.m., ordination to the Deaconate for the Jesuit Order, Cathedral Oct.
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