Phoenix Bishop Accused of Abuse Coverup
Phoenix Bishop Coverup Of Abuse. Phoenix Bishop Thomas O'Brien once advised the family of a teenage boy who allegedly was sexually abused by a priest in 1979 and 1980 not to contact authorities, a prosecutor said Tuesday. O'Brien, who was a priest but not a bishop at the time, told the family then that going to authorities would … [Read more...] about Phoenix Bishop Accused of Abuse Coverup
State: Priest Advised Cover-Up of Sex Abuse
A teen who allegedly was sexually abused by a priest Two decades ago, Phoenix Bishop Thomas O'Brien advised the family of a teen who allegedly was sexually abused by a priest in 1979 and 1980 not to contact authorities, Maricopa County's top prosecutor said yesterday. O'Brien, who was a priest but not a bishop at the time, told … [Read more...] about State: Priest Advised Cover-Up of Sex Abuse
Bishop Seeks Immunity In Abuse Cases
he will speak if he is granted immunity. Bishop Thomas O'Brien, facing a still-vague and seemingly remote threat of criminal indictment, announced Thursday that he will speak only with the county attorney or a grand jury if he is granted immunity from prosecution. The announcement came during a frenetic day in which, for the … [Read more...] about Bishop Seeks Immunity In Abuse Cases
Bishop O’Brien Failed The Faithful
Bishop O’Brien Matter of Resignation. Whether he does depends, among other things, on whether he believes he serves just the institutional Catholic Church or the faith and the faithful. Catholics used to be able to believe all these were one and the same. But it's clear that not all of us can find it either in our hearts or faith … [Read more...] about Bishop O’Brien Failed The Faithful
