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...]
Catholic Relief Services’ McCarrick Problem
Since the scandalous revelations of Archbishop Theodore McCarrick’s sexual dalliances flooded the news and social media, faithful Catholics have been demanding answers, especially ‘Who Knew?’ Most eyes are on other bishops and cardinals closest to McCarrick, but there is another connection being grossly overlooked.For over 18 years, McCarrick served as a member of Catholic Relief Service’s Board of Directors and Board of Trustees, a position whose term limits are normally limited to 6 … [Read more...]
