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Spendthrift Shepherds & Pervert Priests: Where Are They Now?

NEW OXFORD NOTEBOOK

Pieter Vree

Here we follow-up on some disgraced prelates and their inner circles who did the dirty work of covering fraudulent, criminal behavior.

Why the Popes Failed to Act

THE NEW SAINTS & THE LEGION OF CHRIST

Jay Dunlap

A central part of the Legion's response-- that "charges had already been thoroughly examined and found baseless"-- explains why three popes ignored the allegations.

The "Super Catholic" Syndrome

Catholic apostolates and institutions must practice transparency and overcome the pitfalls of secrecy and elitism in order to avoid cultishness or a polarized, us-vs.-them mentality.

The Legion of Christ: Operation Rescue

According to Fr. Richard Gill, "It is no exaggeration to say that Marcial Maciel was by far the most despicable character in the twentieth century Catholic Church."

Power, Money & Mind Control

As time goes on, it's becoming clearer that these three concepts best describe the modus operandi — and the goals — of the Legion of Christ.

The 2010 Easter Offensive

OBJECTIVE: BENEDICT

Kenneth D. Whitehead

The fantasy notion that the Pope was complicit in abuse cover-ups was considered nearly everywhere in the media to be a solidly established fact.

The Double Life of Marcial Maciel

Since his death it has been discovered that the Legion of Christ founder lived under an assumed name with at least one woman -- for decades.

Can the Pope Save the Legion of Christ?

The Legion has long been accused of obfuscating the truth about its methods and finances, and the life of its late leader.

The Self-Destruction of a Cult of Personality

What happens to a religious order based on the charism of its founder when that founder is discovered to have led a life of sexual abuse?

Sean Hannity Promotes Contraception, Abortion & War

Neocon Catholic Sean Hannity supports abortion, contraception and the war -- and a prominent Legionary priest supports Hannity.

The Legion of Christ & the Cult of Personality

GUEST COLUMN

Renee Lockwood

When any group gathers itself around a founder or personality other than Christ, there is bound to be trouble.

A Layman Advises Laymen to Hide Under the Table

If Catholic truth must be submerged in order to protect Church unity, what then is the point of Catholic truth?

What Happened to Bill Donohue?

The Catholic League leader has been defending some unlikely characters, including Fr. Maciel and Archbishop Weakland.

Fr. Maciel Is Disciplined by the Holy See: What Will the Legionaries Do Now?

EDITORIAL

Dale Vree

"The Legionaries Aren't Rich"

With a $650 million yearly budget and a founder known for his opulent lifestyle, why are Legion seminarians begging for hotdog buns?

Homosexuals in the Seminary

EDITORIAL

Dale Vree

Fr. Thomas Reese, S.J., the former editor of America magazine, said that "with the shortage of priests, the church can hardly afford to dismiss gay seminarians."

A Machiavellian Misfire?

The Legion of Christ claims the Vatican has dropped its investigation of its founder - but is it true?

Three Cheers for the Panzerkardinal

EDITORIAL

Dale Vree

Benedict XVI will not be a globe-trotting pope and will pay attention to the details of Church governance — which is precisely what we need.

The Legion of Christ

HOPE FOR THE CHURCH?

Cecilia H. Martin

The order's critics charge that seminary students are denied any true discernment of their vocations. Instead, the young boys are cunningly recruited and become totally "owned."

Why Orthodox Catholics Are Angry With the Legion of Christ

Michael S. Rose

The order and its lay affiliate were banned from certain dioceses and are unwelcome on many Catholic campuses.

It Pays to Be Friends With the Legionaries of Christ & Commonweal

What do Archbishop Rembert G. Weakland and Fr. Marcial Maciel have in common?

Multiple-Choice Question

Is Fr. Maciel thoughtlessly pandering to the Zeitgeist?