ST. LOUIS (MO)
Berger’s Beat

September 11, 2012 11:52 am | Author: Jerry Berger

Is there a curse on St. Louis Catholic clerics who rise through the ranks and leave our town? Archbishop Justin Rigali is promoted in Philly and prosecutors there charge – and convict – a high ranking church official with endangering children. Auxiliary Bishop Edward Braxton moves up to oversee the Belleville Diocese and becomes a lightening rod for criticism (over abuse, spending and other issues). Fr. George Lucas was elevated to head the Springfield IL diocese, and clean up after his predecessor who was accused of sexual misdeeds. Fr. Michael Sheridan took over the reins of the Colorado Springs church and now faces tough questions about Fr. Charles Robert Manning’s presence – and alleged child sex crimes – out there. And last week, Fr. Robert Finn (now Kansas City’s bishop) – who hails from Overland…