PA--Victims blast Chaput for “reckless” move

By David Clohessy
Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests
June 08, 2014

http://www.snapnetwork.org/pa_victims_blast_chaput_for_reckless_move

Another alleged predator priest – accused of both molesting kids and ignoring the molestation of a kid – is being put back on the job with no no explanation whatsoever.

http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-monsignor-joseph-logrip-lansdale-sex-abuse-alle-20140608,0,6673931.story  

Msgr. Joseph Logrip faced allegations, according to the archdiocese, of sexually violating “minors.” Notice the plural. Few bishops in recent years have put priests facing multiple allegations back into parishes.

He also faced allegations, according to the Philly Inquirer, of knowing of an “attack” on a child by a priest but doing “nothing.” 

http://www.bishop-accountability.org/news2011/03_04/2011_03_10_OReilly_Namesof.pdf

So despite allegations of wrongdoing that first surfaced publicly in 2005 and 2011, Archbishop Charles Chaput is recklessly putting Msgr. Logrip back around children. Regarding the “enabling” abuse charge, Chaput says nothing. Regarding the abuse charges, Chaput says virtually nothing (except one word: “unsubstantiated).

Catholics, citizens and children deserve better. Whatever became of Chaput's repeated pledges to be “open and transparent” about clergy sex cases? Where's a real explanation of what Msgr. Logrip did and didn't do?

We hope every single person who saw, suspected or suffered clergy sex crimes in Philly – by Logrip or other clerics – will step forward, find help, call police, protect kids, expose wrongdoers and start healing.