One churchgoer on Sunday said he has a hard time buying the Newark archbishop’s explanation after a settlement was announced last week between an alleged sex-abuse victim and the Illinois diocese the archbishop once led. Others said he has made mistakes, with a few echoing the suggestion of some state lawmakers that he step down. Only a few of the more than dozen parishioners interviewed on Sunday praised Archbishop John J. Myers’ leadership and his handling of three priests accused of molesting children.” By Jeff Green, North Jersey Record
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#1 by Most Rev. George Lucey on September 5, 2013 - 10:04 AM
Perhaps it is time we all visit one of the American National Catholic Church (www.TheANCC.org) parishes in New Jersey;
St. Francis of Assisi in Glen Ridge- http://www.stfrancisnj.org
St. Clare of Assisi in Verona-www.stclarenj.org
Our Lady of Guadalupe in Long Branch, NJ
Sacred Heart of Jesus in Harrison, NJ
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