Bishop Kettler,<\/p>\n
In 2011, one of Father Tom Andert’s victims referred to the “horrible culture of hypocrisy” at Saint John’s Abbey in Collegeville. During several conversations, including his visit to Minnesota after Andert’s\u00a0appointment in 2007, I heard his pain. Last month, that victim committed suicide.<\/p>\n
I believe that Wednesday’s Catholic School’s Week event at Saint John’s Abbey feeds into that horrible culture of hypocrisy.<\/p>\n
I challenge you to immediately ask Abbot John Klassen about the allegations made against not only Tom Andert, but each man on the attached PDF list. Then ask the abbot which of those allegations he has chosen to not make public. In the past, the abbot has shared that 25 members have been credibly accused. Due to limited space, the attached list shows the faces of only fourteen.<\/p>\n
Please also ask Abbot Klassen how [he] is able to continue to rationalize the appointment of Father Tom Andert as prior, given Father Andert’s known offenses.<\/p>\n
That anyone would knowingly lead 2200 children into an environment where sexual abuse of children remains covered up is morally reprehensible.<\/p>\n
If you are not willing to cancel Wednesday’s event, I respectfully request that you make the attachment available to the 2200 students, their parents and all chaperones who will be visiting Collegeville.\u00a0Each man listed has been credibly accused of sexual misconduct. In every case, the alleged misconduct involved a minor or vulnerable student.<\/p>\n
Please confirm by Tuesday at noon whether the event will be cancelled, the flyer will be distributed or you intend to put members of your flock at risk.<\/p>\n
I look forward to your response and will be available should you have any questions.<\/p>\n
Patrick J Marker<\/p>\n
ATTACHMENT <\/strong>[ View ]\n Color Photos and Names for:<\/p>\n Father Tom Andert Bishop Kettler, In 2011, one of Father Tom Andert’s victims referred to the “horrible culture of hypocrisy” at Saint John’s Abbey in Collegeville. During several conversations, including his visit to Minnesota after Andert’s\u00a0appointment in 2007, I heard his pain. Last … Continue reading
\nFather Dunstan Moorse
\nFather Francisco Schulte
\nFather Finian McDonald
\nFather Allen Tarlton
\nFather Michael Bik
\nFather Isaac Connolly
\nFather Tom Gillespie
\nFather Brennan Maiers
\nBrother Jim Phillips
\nFather Mel Taylor
\nFather Timothy Backous
\nFather Dan Ward
\nFather Chrysostom Kim<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"