Tag Archives: Benedict Groeschel

Catholic Therapists: A New Direction for Psychology

September 17th, 2008 | Posted in Catholic Therapists

By now we’ve all heard the stories of whistleblower priests being bullied into checking into the diocesan-approved treatment center for “evaluation.” Or perhaps the seminarian or diocesan priest branded a sexual deviant for opposing women’s ordination or the Lavender Mafia, by the shrinks hired to screen them. More recently, priests who have been falsely accused of misconduct and removed from ministry without due process find themselves bullied into the diocesan gulag for evaluation.

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September 11: The Cross at Ground Zero and Fr. Timothy Vakoc

September 11th, 2008 | Posted in General Topics

Chaplain (Major) Henry T. Vakoc, Retired, a Roman Catholic Priest, was stationed in Iraq when he was wounded Saturday, May 29, the 12th anniversary of his ordination. He was returning from presiding at a Mass for the soldiers when his humvee was struck by an IED (improvised explosive device).

Father Tim was transported through Germany to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC on 2 June. He has sustained a severe brain injury.

Fr. Tim has received a Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, and the Combat Action Award. We ask you to sign the guest book with words of encouragement and prayers for the needs of Fr. Tim, his mother, brother, sister, and their families. Read past guestbook and journal entries for updates, prayer requests, and inspirational words. (from his home page)

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Fr. Benedict Groeschel on How to Deal with Injustice on a Personal Level

August 28th, 2008 | Posted in Spirituality

“Thou hast caused my companions to shun me; thou hast made me a thing of horror to them. I am shut in so that I cannot escape; my eye grows dim through sorrow.” Ps 88: 8 (cont. at end of post)

If you are a priest who has been railroaded by diocesan officials, take solace in today’s post. Chances are that your former confreres won’t touch you with a 10 foot pole in case trouble is catchy. I’ll address this phenomenon in depth in a future post.

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Fr. Benedict Groeschel on The Many Facets of the Abuse Crisis: How’d We Get Into This Unholy Mess?

August 22nd, 2008 | Posted in Abuse Scandal

I’ve been focusing on the fallout of the abuse crisis as it affects priests removed from ministry without due process. For perspective, let’s go back five years when the earthquake of clerical abuse stories destabilized the local Church in 2002.

At that time, Fr. Benedict Groeschel taped an emergency response called An Urgent Appeal in three parts. Father addressed:

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Fr. Benedict Groeschel & Catherine Doherty on How to Sanctify Your New Found (or Foisted Upon) Solitude

August 21st, 2008 | Posted in Spirituality

In the last post, I mentioned the Servant of God Catherine Doherty and her Madonna House Apostolate.

Fr. Benedict Groeschel when founding the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, along with Fr. Stan Fortuna, was deeply influenced by Catherine Doherty’s Poustinia. She’s not the only Catherine he mentions frequently. Catherine of Genoa and Catherine of Siena are other lay reformers who get plenty of air time on Fr. Groeschel’s broadcasts.

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Fr. Benedict Groeschel on What to Do When You Have Been Left Alone

August 20th, 2008 | Posted in Loneliness

I have been reading accounts of priests adjusting to their life on administrative leave without due process. Those recently suspended may still be reeling from the implications of being accused of misconduct and tossed out onto the street.

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