I just read an article by Fr. Coughlin and wanted to know is there a good commentary on the Norms and Charter available in a book or pamphlet?
The Catholic Law Society of America (CLSA) has published an excellent commentary on the Essential Norms, called “Guide to the Implementation of the US Bishops Essential Norms …” It is available for $10 from the CLSA publications office (301-362-8197). Also, you should contact your diocese to get a copy of their policies. Each diocese is required to have a set of policies for dealing with these matters. (By the way, Father Neuhaus who was also in that article is a theological advisor to OBS.) 7. In spot-checking a few diocesan websites, I see that Bishop Robert Lynch in St. Petersburg has a list of names of accused priests with the terminology “credible accusation.” Credible by what standard? It seems hypocritical in view of his own settlement payment for a sexual harassment suit against him. What does “credible” mean? Is there a consistent definition? The term credible as defined by some diocese seems to be taken from the psychological profession where by a statement made directly fr
I just read an article by Fr. Coughlin and wanted to know is there a good commentary on the Norms and Charter available in a book or pamphlet?