What happened to the religious communities who said they were not going to adopt the “zero tolerance” policy of the US Bishops?
Because religious communities have to operate inside of US dioceses, most bishops have made it very clear that they will withdraw their permission for faculties of any religious priests ministering in their diocese that has been accused. Many religious superiors are also afraid that if they don’t follow the “zero tolerance” policy, the bishop may go further and inhibit their ability to function effectively as a religious community within the diocese. 16. My diocese refuses to tell me of what I am accused of doing, refuses to provide a place to live, funds for an advocate and thus I am forced to move into a smaller and poorer living situation, and I am now taking on debts that I’m afraid I won’t be able to pay back in order just to live. Am I the only one experiencing this kind of treatment? Is my situation unique? Unfortunately your situation is not unique. Some dioceses are cutting back salaries for accused priests and refusing to fund canonical advocates let alone other legal represe
