Tobin of Newark in a statement following the announcement. “It is profoundly disheartening and disturbing to know that a church leader, who served and led our Archdiocese of Newark for 14 years, acted in a way that is contrary to the Christian way of life as well as his vocation as a priest of Jesus Christ,” said Cardinal Joseph W. In announcing its decision, the Vatican said McCarrick was found guilty of “solicitation in the sacrament of confession and sins against the Sixth Commandment with minors and with adults, with the aggravating factor of the abuse of power.” 16 was expected, the news cast a somber mood over those faith communities already grappling with what had happened while he was among them in the past and whether the Vatican’s decision can help the church in the U.S. bishops and faith communities in the dioceses and archdioceses where he served - New York, Metuchen and Newark in New Jersey, and Washington - since last year.Įven though the Vatican stripping McCarrick of his clerical status Feb. WASHINGTON (CNS) - The accusations surrounding former U.S.
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