The storied beginnings of the historic Boys Town is recalled by generations of Catholics who watched Spencer Tracy portray Fr. Flanagan as he mentored a young Mickey Rooney in the 1938 film named after the orphanage.  Despite the institution’s noble beginnings, the sad reality is that the reputation of Boys Town has been marred by allegations of sexual abuse -- -- by both heterosexuals and homosexuals -- over the last 40 years.  It now seems to be mimicking the culture in its policies … [Read more...]