Winona MN Priest Case Settled, $7 Plus Million
Clergy who take advantage of the mythology planted in the heads of the unsuspecting are everywhere. The mythology is we priests were named by Jesus to run the church. We are the ones with authority over others. A terrible example was one in the Diocese of Winona (MN).
In Winona a young man was befriended by a priest and sexual relations continued for several years. The young man suffered from the experience and sued the diocese. I don't know more details. Versions of the story, we know, have been repeated across the country. It happens in both Catholic and Protestant churches. I think the over-arching theme is that religion can have a hold on people and clergy can and do use that for their own selfish purposes.
While I'm sure the diose of Winona has some money stashed away and buildings that can be sold I also hope current members of the dioses will pay for some of the settlement. If you are a member of the church and do not use your influence to make it a law-abiding institution you have some obligation here.
The diocese of Rochester-Winona took out bankruptcy in 2018 so it has indicated it intends to pay as little as possible of the judgment against it. A grand new building was just completed so it is not broke. Recently there was an announcement two parishes in Winona are closing and merging with others.
The dark side or the faith continues to shine through.
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