MOOSIC (PA)
WNEP
September 2, 2018
By Chelsea Strub
Scranton, Pa. – In the wake of a scathing grand jury report accusing–among others–59 priests in the Diocese of Scranton of sexual misconduct, Bishop Joseph Bambera has restricted former Bishop James Timlin, who is implicated in cover-ups in the report, from representing the church in public.
Timlin led the diocese for two decades.
As Mass let out at St. Paul’s Rectory in Scranton on Sunday, many parishioners we spoke with believe Bishop Bambera’s decision regarding former Bishop James Timlin is a step in the right direction.
Whether more should be done to strip Timlin of his benefits from the church, parishioners say that decision is up to officials in Rome.
“I think it’s smart to have him step aside right now for duties until they do further investigation,” said Maureen Manzano of Scranton.
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