MO - Catholic official changes her story; SNAP responds

We can’t help but wonder why one of Bishop Finn’s current employees would say one thing under oath weeks ago and now say something radically different. The obvious question is “did someone pressure her to change her story?”

We feel very sorry for Julie Creech. She’s in a very tough spot.

To her credit, Ms. Creech expressed concerns about Fr. Ratigan’s child porn. She spoke up to the highest ranking Catholic officials in Kansas City – Bishop Finn and Finn’s second-in-command Msgr. Murphy. We applaud her for her compassion and her courage.

At the same time, of course, she should have called the police. For months and months, she – and who knows how many other church employees – refused to call the police, even though it was clear that Bishop Finn was hiding Fr. Ratigan’s crimes from police.

Ms. Creech is a smart woman. She was under oath. She either had a lawyer with her or had the chance to have one. She’s had more than two weeks to say “Wait a minute, I ‘misspoke.’” But only now, when her words are made public, on the eve of her boss’ criminal trial, does she speak up and seek a “clarification.”

Something here just doesn’t pass the ‘smell test.’

 

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  • Jeannie Guzman
    commented 2012-08-31 21:14:51 -0500
    It’s too bad that there aren’t laws to protect “Whistle Blowers,” who work for Non-profit organizations. Now, if she stays, her life will probably be made as miserable as possible until she is subtly pressured to leave or find new employment. She is in a very uncomfortable predicament and her retirement with the archdiocese could well be at stake or in jeopardy.
  • Kay Goodnow
    commented 2012-08-31 20:44:06 -0500
    These are my thoughts exactly!
  • Barbara Dorris
    published this page in Official SNAP Media Statements 2012-08-31 12:52:44 -0500

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