Fr Matt is an angry drunk who was verbally abusive to staff and parishioners. He has a lot of demons and doesn’t take kindly to anyone who doesn’t agree with him. It is telling that not a single person who was in a leadership position during his tenure stayed. They ALL resigned over the course of a couple of years. That was his inner circle. He is a monster in a shepherds frock and needs serious help.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Father Matt leaving.. I’m concerned. What’s going on?

He’s in treatment for alcohol. That’s all. They are making things easier for him by reassigning him after his treatment to get a fresh start. No doubt, in a less intense position. He was already slated to transfer next year (10th year) as they usually move pastors around every 5-6 years but he was staying for longer bc ppl liked him. It’s a tough job and a lonely one. I wish him the best.

I am the OP of this post and this is also what my 8th grader told me (the kids are devastated btw - they love him). I just assumed she did not know what she was talking about given the anonymous posts and website mentioned here.

How do you know this is correct? If it’s true I wish they would have just said so.

They did say so. Check your email and show up to mass on sundays.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Father Matt leaving.. I’m concerned. What’s going on?

He’s in treatment for alcohol. That’s all. They are making things easier for him by reassigning him after his treatment to get a fresh start. No doubt, in a less intense position. He was already slated to transfer next year (10th year) as they usually move pastors around every 5-6 years but he was staying for longer bc ppl liked him. It’s a tough job and a lonely one. I wish him the best.

That is not all he has been investigated for sexual harassment.

Who/where are you getting that information from?

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not sure of the accuracy of this source, but this looks pretty bad: https://moonracer07.wixsite.com/website-1

This is a ridiculous site with no credibility whatsoever.

I don’t know the guy being mentioned and am not even Catholic. However, this kind of smear site is horrifically irresponsible.

It produces no evidence, merely unsupported accusations and innuendo, and the person who posted it here should be ashamed of themselves.

Another Catholic supporting the church over the abuser.

Shame on you. Get out of that cult.

Can you even read?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Father Matt leaving.. I’m concerned. What’s going on?

He’s in treatment for alcohol. That’s all. They are making things easier for him by reassigning him after his treatment to get a fresh start. No doubt, in a less intense position. He was already slated to transfer next year (10th year) as they usually move pastors around every 5-6 years but he was staying for longer bc ppl liked him. It’s a tough job and a lonely one. I wish him the best.

That is not all he has been investigated for sexual harassment.

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Anonymous wrote:Not sure of the accuracy of this source, but this looks pretty bad: https://moonracer07.wixsite.com/website-1

This is a ridiculous site with no credibility whatsoever.

I don’t know the guy being mentioned and am not even Catholic. However, this kind of smear site is horrifically irresponsible.

It produces no evidence, merely unsupported accusations and innuendo, and the person who posted it here should be ashamed of themselves.

Another Catholic supporting the church over the abuser.

Shame on you. Get out of that cult.

The link is slanderous and really needs to be removed.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Father Matt leaving.. I’m concerned. What’s going on?

He’s in treatment for alcohol. That’s all. They are making things easier for him by reassigning him after his treatment to get a fresh start. No doubt, in a less intense position. He was already slated to transfer next year (10th year) as they usually move pastors around every 5-6 years but he was staying for longer bc ppl liked him. It’s a tough job and a lonely one. I wish him the best.

Thank you for clarifying. Fr. Matt is great and will be very missed. I wish him the best. Sadly, we missed his last weekend before departing.

He will be returning for a weekend in the near future so everyone can say goodbye and give him a send off (weekend is to be determined).

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Father Matt leaving.. I’m concerned. What’s going on?

He’s in treatment for alcohol. That’s all. They are making things easier for him by reassigning him after his treatment to get a fresh start. No doubt, in a less intense position. He was already slated to transfer next year (10th year) as they usually move pastors around every 5-6 years but he was staying for longer bc ppl liked him. It’s a tough job and a lonely one. I wish him the best.

I am the OP of this post and this is also what my 8th grader told me (the kids are devastated btw - they love him). I just assumed she did not know what she was talking about given the anonymous posts and website mentioned here.

How do you know this is correct? If it’s true I wish they would have just said so.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Father Matt leaving.. I’m concerned. What’s going on?

He’s in treatment for alcohol. That’s all. They are making things easier for him by reassigning him after his treatment to get a fresh start. No doubt, in a less intense position. He was already slated to transfer next year (10th year) as they usually move pastors around every 5-6 years but he was staying for longer bc ppl liked him. It’s a tough job and a lonely one. I wish him the best.

Thank you for clarifying. Fr. Matt is great and will be very missed. I wish him the best. Sadly, we missed his last weekend before departing.

He was great. Will be missed!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Father Matt leaving.. I’m concerned. What’s going on?

He’s in treatment for alcohol. That’s all. They are making things easier for him by reassigning him after his treatment to get a fresh start. No doubt, in a less intense position. He was already slated to transfer next year (10th year) as they usually move pastors around every 5-6 years but he was staying for longer bc ppl liked him. It’s a tough job and a lonely one. I wish him the best.

assignment for 10 years at an UMC suburban parish might lead me to drink too.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Father Matt leaving.. I’m concerned. What’s going on?

He’s in treatment for alcohol. That’s all. They are making things easier for him by reassigning him after his treatment to get a fresh start. No doubt, in a less intense position. He was already slated to transfer next year (10th year) as they usually move pastors around every 5-6 years but he was staying for longer bc ppl liked him. It’s a tough job and a lonely one. I wish him the best.

Thank you for clarifying. Fr. Matt is great and will be very missed. I wish him the best. Sadly, we missed his last weekend before departing.

Anonymous wrote:Father Matt leaving.. I’m concerned. What’s going on?

He’s in treatment for alcohol. That’s all. They are making things easier for him by reassigning him after his treatment to get a fresh start. No doubt, in a less intense position. He was already slated to transfer next year (10th year) as they usually move pastors around every 5-6 years but he was staying for longer bc ppl liked him. It’s a tough job and a lonely one. I wish him the best.

Anonymous wrote:I agree there are a lot of gay priests in that oblate order from personal experience. Are they governed by the diocese in any way or just their order?

But this post is about a purported pedophile priest, not a gay one.

Anonymous wrote:I agree there are a lot of gay priests in that oblate order from personal experience. Are they governed by the diocese in any way or just their order?

I would also like to know this.