Dead Irish Archbishop In Trouble

[Lucky]

38 years after his death, the most powerful bishop ever to hold that title in Ireland is possibly being named as a pedophile.

The NYTimes.com website states: "Two specific complaints and a separate unspecified “concern” against an unnamed cleric were reported to the Murphy Commission, a state-sponsored investigation into the handling of clerical sex abuse of children in the Dublin archdiocese. The newspaper reported that Archbishop McQuaid, who died in 1973, is the unnamed cleric...One complaint alleges abuse of a 12-year-old boy in 1961. "

It seems ridiculous to pursue a matter that old, but is is not to Irish abuse victims. The bishop apparently was not vigilant in accusations of molestation by priests.

The Times continues: "Although he never became a cardinal, it would be near impossible to overstate the authority Archbishop McQuaid wielded, even before his consecration as archbishop of Dublin in 1940 until his retirement in 1972. He was highly influential in framing the Irish constitution of 1937, which among other things recognized the “special position of the Holy Catholic Apostolic and Roman Church.” This was removed in 1973, the year of Archbishop McQuaid’s death."

Deceased Bishop Investigated

[TampaYankee]

I'd say he is way past any troubles at this point.

[caeron]

He is, but if his victims want to talk, I think that they ought to have that right. I agree with Voltaire, "To the living we owe respect, to the dead only the truth."

If his reputation takes a hit, so be it. The Catholic Church in general, and in Ireland in particular, has much to answer for.

[Guest tomcal]

I think it's never to late to bring these facts to light!

caveat: I spent 12 years in catholic schools including my 4 highschool years at a all boys Catholic H.S. run by the "Christian Brothers" and it's one of the reasons I am a Athiest today! for that I'am thankful! :-)