He is the conservative bishop who Fr Jenkins has ignored repeatedly in matters of church teaching and practice. He was publicly smeared, and now the authorities have cleared him.
My message in this is to Nigel and others quick to judge......every one of the accused deserves the chance to defend themselves before presuming guilt. Unfortunately, this abuse scandal provides the perfect opportunity to take down any bishop or priest or cardinal if they happen to stand for causes that are different from others.
The truth is that it’s a mixed bag (as almost always). Some priests are guilty, but many are innocent victims.
Give people the benefit of the doubt until they are investigated, especially in these toxic political times.
Link: https://www.southbendtribune.com/news/local/bishop-rhoades-cleared-of-wrongdoing-in-pennsylvania-misconduct-investigation/article_4cbee58e-9dc8-57d0-afbd-1386138bbfd2.html