UNITED STATES
The Catholic Free Press
By Father John Catoir
Catholic News Service
Every once in a while, I hear about a Catholic priest with a personality disorder so severe that he feels justified in verbally abusing women whenever he pleases and reducing them to tears. Such behavior should be reported to the bishop, and if the bishops is satisfied that the charges are true, he should suspend the culprit immediately.
Using the priest shortage as an excuse for tolerating any kind of abusive behavior is unacceptable.
Many husbands abuse their wives habitually at home. Women need to defend themselves by breaking the cycle of secrecy.
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