Priests Breaking Confession Confidentiality

Misfit · 03-20-2012, 03:13 PM

Priest Accused Of Breaking Confession Confidentiality - TODAY'S TMJ4

TOWN OF OCONOMOWOC - The priest at St. Catherine of Alexandria Church is accused of breaking the very sacred seal of confession.

Father David Verhasselt, 62, told TODAY'S TMJ4 reporter Tom Murray he's not been told who is accusing him.

"I'm innocent," he said. "I'm shocked at the charges. That's definitely not me."

The charge is so serious that it could cost Verhasselt the priesthood, although that is unlikely. Someone told the Archdiocese of Milwaukee that Verhasselt divulged strictly confidential information shared in confession.

suthrncom4t · 03-20-2012, 07:45 PM

Hearsay. Can't prove it.

b23hqb · 03-20-2012, 07:58 PM

Let it run its course. Just wish the church leaders would have been as diligent in the past with all the sex scandals instead of trying to bury them.

Maybe they have learned something about taking on accusations up front.

03-20-2012, 03:13 PM	#1
Misfit Unauthorized User Member Since: Dec 2011 Location: Thundera Posts: 5,962	Priests Breaking Confession Confidentiality Priest Accused Of Breaking Confession Confidentiality - TODAY'S TMJ4 TOWN OF OCONOMOWOC - The priest at St. Catherine of Alexandria Church is accused of breaking the very sacred seal of confession. Father David Verhasselt, 62, told TODAY'S TMJ4 reporter Tom Murray he's not been told who is accusing him. "I'm innocent," he said. "I'm shocked at the charges. That's definitely not me." The charge is so serious that it could cost Verhasselt the priesthood, although that is unlikely. Someone told the Archdiocese of Milwaukee that Verhasselt divulged strictly confidential information shared in confession. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook __________________ The floor is lava!
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03-20-2012, 07:45 PM	#2
suthrncom4t Registered User Member Since: Mar 2009 Posts: 74	Hearsay. Can't prove it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook
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03-20-2012, 07:58 PM	#3
b23hqb Registered User Member Since: Sep 2011 Location: Lurking in the background in flat, humid Fl Posts: 3,104	Let it run its course. Just wish the church leaders would have been as diligent in the past with all the sex scandals instead of trying to bury them. Maybe they have learned something about taking on accusations up front. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook __________________ “The truth will set you free, but first it will make you miserable.” - President James A. Garfield
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