Website Defends Bishop Finn's Actions

KMBZ
August 13, 2012

http://www.kmbz.com/Website-defends-Bishop-Finn-s-actions/13966223


[Justice for Bishop Finn]

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The website is called, Justice for Bishop Finn, and it's owner says there's another side to the story. The bishop and the Kansas City-St Joseph Diocese will be tried on criminal charges next month for alleged failure to properly report the actions of former priest Shawn Ratigan.

He pleaded guilty to five child pornography counts recently. Theresa Lynn says the bishop dealt with Ratigan appropriately. "He was removed from his ministry, he was put away where he could not be with other children and he was worked with because he had mental issues," says Lynn.

But Ratigan was assigned to a convent in Independence which does offer retreats for young girls. While he awaits sentencing. A rally in support of Finn is planned for September 18th.