Hey Patch, post his picture. Let the world see what this pervert looks like.

Wow! Not another catholic priest! So very sad

Hey let's remember everyone is innocent until poven gulty
What is a innocent gesture can be misunderstood by someone, and if there is the thought of a law suit against the RICH Church maybe that could be at the root of it all
I hope Not I hope it was just a misunderstood gesture. Let's all Pray for them all

You're right Cando21. the truth will come out

For once it wasn't another public school teacher.

Be careful who you allow to befriend you and your children.....even if they are a "man of God"....very sad if this story is true.

Presumptive guilt is judgmental. But this is certainly a warning to anyone with power or authority to not leave yourself open to an allegation.

I dont get it .. .went to catholic school ( 4 of us in the family & 2 brothers ) spent my entire life going to catholic church, Iam not saying its not possible, but Never happened to any of us OR any of our classmates or friends...
I dont think it has anything to Do with Preist, Think it has to do with prevs,
The PPL that I DO know that had these things happen to them where People in their own families... SO sad... BUT NOT usally PPL You think, NOT usally the creepy guy hanging out at the park,,, 9x out 10 People our kids know & trust..

Reason why I trust no one with my child and underestimate nothing!!!!

Pedophiles and sexual deviants exist all around us, not just in the Catholic Church. The Church has always condemned illicit sexual behavior, unlike most of our society that condones and celebrates it. Let us concentrate on exposing and punishing this harmful behavior. Keep your children close, and raise them well. Let justice take it's course and presume this man is innocent until proven guilty.

I've known father Chris since a child, hes been nothing but kind, curteous and respectful to me and my whole family who all are currently active in the church since 2000. It's funny how father Chris is immediately thrown in jail with bail. While Patrick Doyle got away Scott free after killing Anthony Briffa while driving drunk. This whole town and there corrupt ways are ridiculous.

What did the mom do while her child was being molested? When did she call 911? Who did he attack first?

Father Chris is a good man and would never do such an awful thing..He is a man of the cloth and I'm sure the facts will prove him innocent..God bless you father Chris

Fateher chris was a loving guy, these people could have easily made alligtions against a non sexual gesture.

Do I even need to comment?

Father Chris is a wonderful priest who loves God and tries to help everyone.
God bless and may God help you thru this. You are in my prayers.

Father Chris is a gentle, kind, and passionale priest. At the present time he is innocent until proven guilty. Treat hime that way!

Father Chris is a wonderful priest! Not for one second do I believe this. The truth will come out whatever it is and I will continue to pray for him and the family that acuses. he is a very gentle helpful person.

I want more details..whats the probable cause..if the police and Patch want to start an uproar in the community we deserve to know what the accuser said!!!!

how are the police causing an uproar? did they go to her house and solicit the story? c'mon.... let's let him have his day in court and see what happens

Too many people are saying how they don't believe this could happen because they "know" this man. You can see someone every single day of your life, even LIVE with them, and still not "KNOW" what is truly going on in their minds. Antisocial people of any kind learn at an early age to keep their thoughts to themselves. Stop being so naive and wait until the facts come in before you stand up and claim to "know" anyone that you maybe see once a week for an hour or so!

He turned himself in so my guess is he did it.

Tarkus,
You may want to check your own grammatical errors instead of wasting your time checking those of others. In your response to brickmom3, you're missing a few periods. Also, there is a comma missing after the "you" in your response to Joe55. You might get a little more respect for you comments if you stop acting like a 2nd grade English teacher.

http://www.amazon.com/Purple-Reign-Sexual-Diocese-Trenton/dp/1456500961 the link above is a book that was just published about the trenton dioces fact based. to the ones that are quick to supoort the accused priest all I have to say is Fr Mac(mcalinden) was as some said when He was accussed to be a kind gentle good priest and 5 years later we learn that he was a monster. Do not I repeat donot go to the diocese for assistance they have lied over and over there is an entire transcrip of a recording of a meeting with the victims cordinator one of wich new about accussed preiest and lied about it years later and also a communication with the vice vica nd bishop. I can say that what they say about helping victims in my personal wxperience is the complete opposite. Pray for the ones making the alligation that they have the stregnth to survive the monsters. bravo to the arrest This is close to home cause I was a member at vistation for years and know alot of the parishinors remember priest do rape children adults etc... chris naples

before someone complains about my spelling i will say it first my spelling sucks...

This is crazy!!! Father Chris has helped my family so much!!! He is such a great man and these people are probably just looking for money! This is hard to even believe. How could anyone do such a thing to someone who has devoted his life to helping others? Its sad..

Brick-tucky.

1of2 I'm extremely disgusted & saddened about what I just read. My name is Adrienne & I'm a 31 year old resident. I've been a single mother of a beautiful & extremely talented 13year old daughter for the majority of her life. She attends Ccd classes at Church of the Visitation. My father, mother, aunts, uncles, cousins & my daughter and I are parishioners at this church since my family moved to Toms River in 1995. In 2003, tragedy struck my family with death of my cousin. Her parents are very active in the church. I was told of a certain priest & how he helped my aunt & uncle through this time of turmoil. I heard a few stories of him going out of his way to help ease their pain. In 2004, tragedy struck again. My mom had respiratory failure& was on life support@ Brick Hosp. I stayed@her bedside as much as I could but when I wasn't their was a certain priest who ( on his own time) sat &prayed by her side. The nurses told me he was a saint. My mom passed away 5/28/04@53yrs old. If it werent for 4 his words of comfort I wouldnt have made it through. Every Sunday since , my daughter& I go2mass. He stops the procession & "high-fives" my daughter or we make it a point to find him to speak with or simply give him a hug. Just being in his presence makes you feel better. He has a light that surrounds him. When
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(part2of2) When I was married in 2005 I requested that I was married by him. Since he never performed a wedding in America before & his English is hard to understand , he was assisted by another priest. He sang at my wedding reception.  I run into him from time to time at 7-11, where he gets his coffee and is social. The past 2years others have really flocked to Father Chris & look to greet him after church. He is super , super friendly. If u look sad he'll put his arm around shoulder as your walking & give you words of wisdom or pinch both of your cheeks and tell you to smile. Since,  my daughter was 2 he'd make it a point to make her smile telling her about India. When other parishioners are taking pictures with him , he'll pull others in & laugh and say , " We are all Gods children." Many don't know but he's worked with Mother Theresa & the poor for many years. I hope & pray to God that this "misunderstanding" is resolved.  I'm a very cautious person & can be rather standoffish due to a tragic life altering incident at age 12. Without hesitation I can say that  This man is not an abuser, molester, raper. The furthest thing from it. He's just friendly& genuinely cares about others in their time of need & it makes me sad that this is what happens to those who help others. What is this world coming to?

(part2of2) When I was married in 2005 I requested that I was married by him. Since he never performed a wedding in America before & his English is hard to understand , he was assisted by another priest. He sang at my wedding reception.  I run into him from time to time at 7-11, where he gets his coffee and is social. The past 2years others have really flocked to Father Chris & look to greet him after church. He is super , super friendly. If u look sad he'll put his arm around shoulder as your walking & give you words of wisdom or pinch both of your cheeks and tell you to smile. Since,  my daughter was 2 he'd make it a point to make her smile telling her about India. When other parishioners are taking pictures with him , he'll pull others in & laugh and say , " We are all Gods children." Many don't know but he's worked with Mother Theresa & the poor for many years. I hope & pray to God that this "misunderstanding" is resolved.  I'm a very cautious person & can be rather standoffish due to a tragic life altering incident at age 12. Without hesitation I can say that  This man is not an abuser, molester, raper. The furthest thing from it. He's just friendly& genuinely cares about others in their time of need & it makes me sad that this is what happens to those who help others. What is this world coming to?

This record that the catholic church keeps playing is broken for sure.

So many of you are so sure he didn't do it. You are the same people that believe that jesus' body magically ascended to heaven. Would you have the same answer if YOUR child told you that father chris touched him or her inappropriately? Rationalize.

ANTI-THEIST means that I'm against religion and you can now see why for yourself...

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Brick28 where here does it say he turned himself in????

Don't know this priest or anyone involved, but remember how every one thought that Joe Paterno and Sandusky couldn't be involved in any sexual molestation at Penn State.....just saying.

@Christopher Naples. Well said. Thank You!

How can people that have never met Father Chris personally speak so judgemental. I do not know the victims, I however know Father Chris as a compassionate, loving, good hearted person. May we all just wait until he is proven guilty to judge. Instead of jumping to conclusions, wait for the facts then form an opinion. In my heart this is just too hard to believe.

Please everyone pray for the soul of the child for the women is now satan's sidekick. This man would never hurt anyone. Just remind me never to ask you for the name of a book for i like a good story not a fancy cover. (do not judge) And as for anyone who is against the catholic church I shall pray satan does not make you his puppet as well

I'm always cautious when these high-profile allegations are made particularly against a member of a large, deep-pocketed institution. As a mother of adult children, there is no doubt in my mind that I would have been the one arrested if anyone ever inappropriately touched my minor child in my presence....particularly if he had done the same to me. I think that we have to wait and see what the evidence uncovers. Clearly, there are bad priests, teachers, business executives, family members, etc. However, if these charges prove false, this man's reputation is tarnished for life. Prayers for the truth might be in order.

I don't know Father Chris and in this country you are still innocent until proven guilty, so I'll let the courts determine his guilt. However, I am amused at how naive some people can be. Maybe he is a nice guy, John Wayne Gacy was a clown for children and people adored him, but he was still a mass murdering pedophile. Nobody truly knows what anyone else is capable of and just because he didn't molest or rape you doesn't mean he didn't do it to someone else.

This man should burn in hell for what he did

Ok lets think this one out he did it to the mom first and then the mom allowed him by the daughter? He is not a big man that the mother would not be able to stop! I wish we know who this woman was cause that would say it all!!

I refuse to believe the allegations against Father Chris. We are parishioners of Visitation, attend mass, and my daughter has been in CCD and the children's choir for quite some time. We also live within walking distance to the church and see Father Chris regularly. He is a wonderful, caring man. When we had a few garage sales, he purchased many of my kids' things to send back to an orphanage in India. He also bought a cup of lemonade from my daughter's lemonade stand and gave her $5. My teenage son saw the police taking Father Chris away in handcuffs and I am thankful that my young daughter was not home to witness it. Doesn't anyone think these allegations are strange, that the alleged victims are a mother AND her child???

Pray for ALL involved ! Sad , very sad , said state were in, in this US of A..

@ RoseMarie Sansone, just because someone SEEMS nice and purchases stuff for orphanages, doesn't necessarily mean that they're a saint. Sometimes these sicko's lead extremely perverted and sick lives behind closed doors. I'm not saying it's true, but just because he has done nice things in the past (all part of his job as a priest by the way) doesn't mean he's innocent. Sometimes you need to open your eyes to the bad things in this world. I pray for all involved and I hope this was just a misunderstanding or an action blown out of proportion.

I would not be surprised with all the bad priest stories, however, I think more must be heard before he is deemed guilty with so little information.

Believe me, if this is true, I will be heartbroken. I am a 41 year old overly protective mom n am cautious of everyone. My daughter has never been left alone at choir or anyplace else. Many people are wolves in sheep's clothing. I'm just saying it is extremely hard to fathom these allegations against Father Chris.

In the article: " During that visit, Ford said, it is alleged that Velan had "inappropriate contact" with the adult mother as well as her minor child."

There are so many facts missing from this story, how could ANYONE make any judgements for - or against- this man?

What exactly is "inappropriate contact"?
Did he pat her on the fanny ? Did he grab a breast? Did he try to kiss her? Did he hug her a little "too long" or "too close"?
What were his intentions while this "inappropriate act" was supposedly taking place? Why was he invited to their home in the first place? Or did he arrive there UNINVITED? These facts matter.
Also the fact that this priest is Indian is also a factor in my mind. He is more susceptible to false allegations from biased people, and/or misunderstanding from ignorant ones.
And the "minor child".... is this child 8 or 10 yrs old? Or is she 16 or 17? Any age under 18 is considered a 'minor'. And when people see the word minor in a story like this - they (naturally) assume a very young, defenseless, innocent child. And it riles up the emotions and the imagination as well.
I don't know Father Chris, I don't go to his church (or ANY church)... but I DO know that people, for many reasons, can and do sometimes accuse people in all sorts of authority positions falsely or mistakenly. It is just as possible that Fr. Chris is innocent as it is possible he is guilty. There are simply not enough facts being revealed here to say....

This is directed at Aqualung who felt it was necessary to proclaim not once but twice that "usually is it female public school teachers who are the abusers".....you are delusional. There have been 2 very highly publicized incidents that I am aware of involving female public school teachers having illicit relationships with male students in the past 10 years. You have come to a very warped conclusion as I am sure the overwhelming majority of abusers are MALE and are NOT public school teachers.

Another reason NOT to patronize this cult. The money you sheep give weekly will go to this pervs defense or civil suit payouts.
Suckers!

I thank all of you who are saying the truth about Father Chris, because everyone needs to know what a saint he is and that he would never hurt anyone. All of you who are making absurd comments wait for the facts, don't jump just because something is written, and don't say things about someone you have never met. Unfortunatly those of you who always believe wht you read will never have the grace to see the good in people. I pray for you. Jesus had doubters and enemies. So do we all! I encourage all of you who stand by Father Chris to continue to do so and get everyone you know who believes that he didn't do this to speak out for him. He needs our voices to help him and to pray for him!

I agree with Mattie's statements, but we all have to remember one thing: back in the early 90's, they had someone else in that VERY SAME church who was found guilty of something similar. Turns out, this man was around kids all the time, and the church knew. People swore up and down that he couldn't possibly have done it, because he was SUCH A NICE GUY. He was found guilty, and is now registered as a sex offender. So, yes, this priest may be the nicest guy in the world, but it doesn't necessarily mean that he's innocent. Only TIME will tell.

He who is without Sin be the first to Cast the first stone.Remember innocent until proven guilty.

M Not that I find it hard to believe, because anything is possible in this world, but I could see father Chris' actions being misconstrued. My family has been with the church for 25 years ;My patents have volunteered at the 8th grade retreat for the past 15 years and I have helped for the last five. This retreat sums up to one adult and one highschool student watching and talking to a group of 8-10 15 yearolds in places of the church such as the priests' kitchen, dinning and living room. To my knowledge father Chris was never a problem there. Also 8 years ago when my family lost my brother to a drunk driver at the age of 20. Father Chris came to his wakes and funeral even though other priests and deacons were doing the readings. He stood on line, which wrapped around the funeral home, in the pouring rain. Came in and blessed my dead brother kisses his forehead and kissed mine and my parents feet because that is a custom where he was from. He hugged all of us and gave some words of wisdom later in life when I would see father Chris he would tell me about his works in India with Mother Theresa before she passed away. Being that I consider myself atheist, I feel my judgement on him is unbiased only knowing few things about him. I thinkits easy to misread what could be considered a comforting gesture in his country.

@Terry D...yes, absolutely. I do not know Fr Chris but it seems that a lot of what has been posted here is pure pure speculation.
At this time, when people hear something even slightly intrigueing about a R C Priest the public jumps all over the story drawing their own conclusions.
Regarding the ''probable cause' statement released by the prosecutor's office...lets remember, the prosecutors office has to make statements like this...this is part of their 'politics'.
Sadly...this man has two strikes against him already in our highly charged environment: 1. He is a Priest and 2. He is an immigrant. Deny all you want people, but these two things will count against him in the 'court if public opinion'.
IF Fr Chris is innocent, his life is already ruined. This sort of tarnish NEVER goes away.
If Fr Chris is guilty, between new practices imposed be The Docese and the criminal justice system, he will be dealt with.
In the meantime, while this makes for a 'juicy' local story, the man is innocent until proven orherwise and the charges are at this point only allegations.

People who are saying how wonderful this man is need to remember that appearances can be deceiving. They usually don't arrest someone and detain them in jail without a preponderance of evidence. My guess is he's done this for awhile and the very diocese that is stating they are cooperating with an investigation and have suspended his ministry privileges. Why do you think they did that so readily? Why not defend him the way all of you who "knew him" are? My guess is they knew the type of man he was and let him continue to be exposed to families and children. Catholicism and the politics behind it are a joke.

Don't believe anything you hear or read and only half of what you see

I have known father Chris and there is no way these accusations are true I would bet my life on it. Its said but people are so desparate to make money during this economy they would do anything. Lisa Edel

Someone should go to the police department and get a copy of the report....the OPRA ACT....allows you to do that...

No need to worry about the priest. Guilty or innocent, the church will spend gobs of money to cover for him, defend him and if necessary, just move him to a different parish. And if it turns out he is guilty, the church will fight tooth and nail to avoid doing anything to help his victims.
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GIVE IT A WEEK AND THERE WILL BE ANOTHER 5-10 KIDS COMING FWD. SAYING THEY WERE MOLESTED TOO...
MARK MY WORD

its about time. This man is no saint. Don,t let him fool you. He is more like the devile.

This is totally a set up, Father Chris is not that type of person. This man has been alone with me for counseling of my faith. Please don't let this be another witch hunt.

Donna smith tell me what cases of alligations made against a clergyman are witch hunts then tell me what cases were not. Jemison count yourself lucky that you are not the one having to make these akligations. And if you were how would you feel about the comments like your own. From Terrence mcalinden was accused in 2007 the victim was left to believe he was the only one to find out the diocese had known of his behavior for 20 plus years. Now as. Of today the diocese has made out of court settlements and atleast 4 victims have come forward. When the facts come out I hope you will be the first person asking the alledged perpetual for accountability.

Wow, what a surprise, a Cathloic priest accused of molesting a young boy. No problem say ten hail mary's cut a check to the familes and transfer him to another state. Gotta love the Catholic church, met this guy once about five years ago, would never ever let him in my houes or be alone with my children seemed like a creep. If God created man why would he put people like this on this earth??? Don't do the crime if you can't do the time, It's evolution baby!!!

Wow! People, pleeease refrain from insulting God, the Catholic Church and those of faith! Your comments are completely irrelevant to this article and its subsequent blog. Additionally, some of you are incredibly ignorant, (point of reference for Bella, forthekids, TCG: free will!). Let's be adults and discuss the matter at hand, not your religious beliefs, Silly Kids!
Thanks for your anticipated consideration!

Does this make sense ? Whom does he molest first? Sorry I don't buy this story!!!

Don't forget that the donations you make when they pass the basket, usually twice during mass, go to their legal defense...

He is a man of the cloth...and that cloth was cut from the same fabric as Jerry Sandusky

I know Father Chris and I don't believe this to be true. Innocent till proven guilty. period the end.

BTW, I'm writing down names. If he's found guilty, I expect all you supporters will apologize to the family for calling them liars.

I really find this hard to believe. He attacked a mother and child at the same time?

I agree with many of the posters that we should wait for all the facts to come out before we rush to judge..I am a Catholic who is very involved in our Parish (not Visitation) I am not proud of the way the Catholic Church responded to the horrible incidents of sexual abuse in the past and can only pray that if indeed the allegations are true about Fr. Chris that he will be removed as a priest, and there will be healing for the Mom and child who have suffered. I also hope that if he is cleared all of you Catholic bashers out there will admit that not all priests are molesters and some times the accusers are the ones taking advantage...
It truly saddens me that George Carlin is quoted for his outlook on religion....what a role model... God created man and gave him free will, so if you have an issue with the values and actions of certain men, blame them for what they do, not God!!
I find it rather sad that there is an article on the Patch about a stabbing in a residential neighborhood in Brick and no one seems to be outraged about the decline of our once "safest city" in the country...I am certainly getting more worried about my family's safety as I sit in my own home than I am as I attend Mass or participate at a Church function!

something is not right about this. if he's in my home and either touches me or my daughter he's out. why wait for the second touch.

I have known Fr. Chris for years. He is one of the most truly devoted followers if Christ I have ever met. His commitment to his parish community goes far beyond what is expected, yes even for a Priest that devotes their lives to God and His flock. It seems incredulous that the allegations can be true, but hopefully the evidence will come out and he will be exonerated.
If by some chance there is some validity to the charges (I doubt it), then it will be a sad day for the Catholic Church and even sadder for his parishioners who love and respect him.
To the vermin that crawl out of the woodwork and vilify FR Chris without any facts; just the allegations of one person in the privacy of their home, you are despicable.

Hi Joe,
Those who do know father Chris, knows he couldn't do this. I'm going to try and see him tomorrow. I think he needs to know we're all there for him at his time of need, he was there for ours...

All you people make me sick!!!!!

@Sue Hoban Longlastname Absolutely, I'll personally write him a letter of apology.

I find it interesting that everybody defending this man are telling everyone that we don't know the facts and we shouldn't judge him before we do. Then, in the next sentence, they accuse the family of lying and being money chasers. It's amazing, the hypocricy that runs rampant in the mind of the religious. I was baptized in that church, made my first communion there, and haven't been back since. It wasn't the church that turned me away, it was the people in it. The rudest, nastiest, most judgmental people I've ever met in my entire life.

Not everybody(including myself) made accusations that the family is trying to get money out of it. Why? Becaise I would not judge anybody including father Chris until more facts come to the table.

Hi Angela, I called the jail today from what I understand he has to put you on his visitation record. If he doesn't you can't see him. I wanted to go and see him also.
I know him since he came here in 2001. This is not true, this man would never harm anybody!!! we don't even know if he has a lawyer eveybody should pitch in for his bail and make a donation. He surely does not deserve this. The woman who LIED and made these accusations should " ROT IN HELL."

Trust me Alberta, he doesn't need donations for a lawyer. "The woman who LIED and made these accusations should " ROT IN HELL." How very Christ-like of you. Tell me, what passage in the bible is that?

Hey lynch mob, what do ya say we wait for some actual facts to come out prior to stringing him up, just saying. These articles really don't give any details. I am not a church goer and I have never met father chris. All you armchair detectives should at least wait until evidence is released. I mean all we really know is what the charges are.

Anthony my really comment was directed at Alberto

I have known Father Chris for going on 11 years, he is a very close friend to my entire family! He was my grandmothers very best friend. He helped me through the most terrifying times of my life. He is an amazing Man!!! As close to perfection as they come! He is very passionate and more gentle than a baby bunny. The most inappropriate thing I have ever witnessed him do was pass gas in church and chuckled instead of saying excuse me. INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN ORHERWISE ... NOT INNOCENT UNTIL ATTENTION SEEKERS ACCUSE HIM!!!

That goes both ways people shouldn't say he's guilty without facts just the same as saying the accusers are liars without any facts! Remember the Mcmartin case one crazy lady started the whole thing, but some of the other children's parents thought it really happened. Turns out nothing had happened. But those children's parents weren't looking for attention, they were just duped by shoddy police work, and over zealous prosecutor , and a quack doctor. Not saying that is the case here but for the love of god people at least wait for some facts.

This is for all the "non believers", the Catholic Church as well as many other supposed houses of god are full of sexual predators. They prey on the people who are weak of body and mind. Science would not be able to create a predator like this, he has been made in the house of god, however loosely you may want to interpret that. In the laws of human selection many genes and dna are phased out, they would never tolerate a person who harms and destroys the youth which fosters our future. Its disturbing to see so many people BELIEVE?? WHY?? Ask yourself!!!You may be surprised with the answer

Notwithstanding my post to Anti-Atheist earlier, I would like to at least re-emphasize the need to not pass judgement. Our justice system will do its job. That said, I hope those of you that feel the need to trash this priest would feel as equally compelled to sing his praises if he is aquitted of these charges. If not, then you too should seek some higher moral authority to reconcile yourselves to. I'm not of the opinion one way or the other as to whether this man did what he is accused of. I have (like many of you) read about the scum that were accused, charged and found guilty of such actions, a la Penn State. Thankfully, that scum will never do that to anyone again. On the other hand, I have also read where people were accused, charged and finally have it either come out in court that the charges were false, or some monetary settlement was reached. Sure, some of these people were vindicated in our justice system. Either way, the damage to their reputations was done. In my opinion, this case hits closer to home for many of us, so we should give our justice system time to do its job. Also, for Anthony, try not to use the bible as a point of reference to attack a Christian's passionate defense of a fellow Christian. It's cheap, fake and does not lend to any support of your position. I don't think anyone here pretends to be "Christ-like", we only try to follow his example. I hope you have a good example to follow in your life.

"Stop judging, or you will be judged."

"Also, for Anthony, try not to use the bible as a point of reference to attack a Christian's passionate defense of a fellow Christian. It's cheap, fake and does not lend to any support of your position. I don't think anyone here pretends to be "Christ-like", we only try to follow his example. I hope you have a good example to follow in your life."

Right, no Christians EVER use the Bible to attack anyone. Leviticus, anyone?

Rebecca:
"All I see is a bunch of people who think he did it cause he is a priest and a bunch of people who dont think he did it cause he's a priest."
Love it ~ I am laughing my butt off!!

..and you with NO sin, cast the first stone !!!!

I have known Fr Chris for years. He has been an inspiration to me, my family and all who know him. I cannot imagine him doing anything to hurt anyone; especially what he is accused of. Fr Chris is the kindest, most caring, holiest man (and priest) I have ever known. It is unimaginable to even think that he is guilty. I know that some priests (and other people in different walks of life) have done horrible things, but I know in my heart that Fr Chris is innocent. May God bless him and help him get through this ordeal.

I just can't believe I spent all this time reading these comments. I do not know Fr Chris but from what I am reading some say he is creepy and others say he is a kind, caring holy man. He is human and capable of doing anything just like any other sicko. He may just be hiding behind a mask. He may also be that kind caring holy man that some say. Hopefully the system will get it right and let go an innocent man or prove a molester guilty.

I hope this isn't true...I know Father Chris he was very loving and caring to my parents. He visited my mother during her time in hospice. He also prayed at her funeral and burial. I saw him as kind, friendly and holy individual.....my prayers go out to all involved. Who ever knows...

I can't believe what you people are posted!
It doesn't matter if you know father Chris or not! or if you go to church or not!
whether you believe in god or not!
What really matters is......
We wait for the truth to come out! and it will in time. This is my church....and I for one will not turn my back on it or father Chris. Have you people giving any thought to the out come? If he didn't do this....how will he over come all of this?
Who are you people to coast that stone? I'll be going to church this Sunday and when I walk in.....and see my god up on that cross, I know I'm a better person because of him. And for those of you who don't believe in god.....I feel nothing but sadness for you all. And for those of you that are already nailing father Chris to the cross....you're no better then the people who did it to Jesus! all those years ago.

Well, there is no point in driving this into the ground. I am done with this thread. I just hope those of you that feed off this terrible incident (no matter how it turns out), can find it in your hearts to wish the best for whoever the victim(s) turn out to be.

For everyone to think about:

" There are approximately 46,000 Catholic priests in the United States and 300 cases filed to date, which is under .7% of the priesthood."
That's * Point* seven percent .... a very much a small fraction of the total number of priests. And those are cases filed, not won or lost, but total accusations leading to arrests and one conclusion or another. Point 7% isn't even worthy of a stereotype, never mind out-and-out priest bashing- so, make a note SNAP lady.

I say he's innocent until proven guilty. I know Father Chris well and do not believe he would do that. It's one word against another, who knows what this woman is like, or if she's a liar or a drug addict. Hope this gets cleared up soon.

Barbara: I said, "who knows what this woman is like, or if she's a liar or a drug addict".
No one knows anything for certain. There are some on this blog who are calling Father Chris a "pervert". What do they know either. It could be possible that she is a liar or addict, I didn't accuse her, I said we don't know either way.Why, do you think it's possible that Father Chris is a "pervert" and that it's impossible for the mother to be a liar?

P.S. Barbara: Also, I didn't call myself a christian. Why do you assume too?

Not everyone who is accused is guilty. My own pastor was accused and later found to be innocent http://www.msgrwilliammccarthy.com/. I knew him personally and never thought he did it. But in this day and age I would not put anything past anyone.

Barbara: Apology accepted. I guess I got annoyed because I felt my words were taken out ot content. I didn't intend to sound like It was an accusation. I am a catholic but at that point I didn't want anything I said or didn't say to be assumed. Can we call it a truce.

In the past these people making accusations against these other priests were not found to be compulsive liars , drug addicts or other they seemed to be church going people that were violated or taken advantage of...Does not make a good recruiting add for the church..

DONT ALWAYS BELEIVE WHAT YOU HEAR

-Mattie- stated the only logical view/statement on this so many variables and so little facts. Wait before you judge. If he's guilty hang him if not fine the family for wasting money on resources for false allegations

Has anyone heard anything further on this case? It's been 2 months - to the day- since he was arrested...... any updates??

I heard he's been out of jail for a while and moved to another church.

i am another barbara, not the one comenting. but yea, i am christian, and the dioces has a way of hiding this shit. makes me sick........