(St. Edmund s Church, England where Deacon Sean Murphy Serves)
By Deacon Sean Murphy
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the crime of sexual abuse of children and other vulnerable people at the hands of clergy, religious and others working in the name of the Church. I referred then to Pope Francis s verdict, in his
Letter to the People of God, that this appalling scandal, and the systematic covering-up of the crimes, was attributable to an over-concentration of power in the hands of clergy. Clericalism, the Holy Father wrote, whether fostered by priests themselves or by lay persons. supports and helps to perpetuate many of the evils that we are condemning today. To say no to abuse is to say an emphatic no to all forms of clericalism. His message was clear: the clergy s monopoly of power within the Church has to end.
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May 1, 2021
The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold a soup and baked goods sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, May 15, in the St. Edmond Church parish hall.
All required COVID-19 precautions will be followed. Attendees are asked to wear a mask inside the hall. LAOH members will be on hand to monitor the number of people inside.
In keeping true to their motto, Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity, all proceeds will benefit the outreach efforts of the LAOH on behalf of women and children in local communities. St. Edmond Church is on the corner of Laurel Street and King Charles Avenue in Rehoboth.