The “I’ve-Been-Abused-by-a-Priest” Racket
“IN response to being named on the Diocese of Scranton’s Credibly Accused Individuals List, Monsignor Joseph P. Kelly released the following statement, which is printed in its entirety:
“Bishop Bambera has decided that I have been ‘credibly accused’ of the sexual abuse of minors, and
has removed me from ministry.
“It is true that some priests of the Diocese did abuse minors, which is both a sin and a crime. I am not one of them.
“I deny the allegations that I abused anyone, and I especially deny that I abused any of the children under my care while I was Director of St. Michael’s School for Boys. (more…)