I decided against commenting on Joe Gorman's situation. I thought he would prefer that. But there has been discussion and despite high regard,affection and heartbreak In the parish over the loss, a cloud of doubt still lingers.
I don't think that's fair.
The spokesperson for the Archdiocese has been careful to stress no financial benefit derived from financial irregularity. But it's not enough. The punishment outlined is extreme.
As I hear it, a donation was made with instructions from the donor how it was to be shared.
And so it was .
The donation was recorded .As was the disposition.
According to the rules, the Archdiocese was supposed to get a cut.
That didn't happen.
That was the irregularity.
The parish priest is not the parish book-keeper.
In the past , Aurora parishioners have taken themselves off on a Sunday to other churches. Richmond Hill, Oak Ridges and Newmarket when Father Bill Scanlon was the parish priest.
Father Bill was loved far and wide. Baptisms ,First Communions were every bit the joyful celebration they were intended to be . The Even the church he built was inspiring.
But the powers decided he should be transferred to Richmond Hill.
And that's what they did.
But they didn't lose a priest.
Now they've done it.
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The Air should indeed be cleared but it is frightfully late.
The church is counting on the old saying "this too will pass". But I think it won't for many.
I am an outsider too. And, as such, I feel we have to leave it up to the parishioners to deal with this situation.
BUT, if it were my congregation, silence would not be my choice.
Parishioners have left. Unfortunately many who have volunteered for for various committees/programs within the church have left as well. I'm one of them.
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