Is Msgr. Rossi being protected by the Vatican?

The other day I saw a recent photo pop up on Twitter of Monsignor Walter Rossi standing next to a group of friends and allies — Donald Wuerl (the disgraced former archbishop of Washington, D.C.), Callista and Newt Gingrich, and Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the pope’s representative in the United States. The last figure interested me the most: Why would the pope’s man in Washington be lending his prestige to a cleric under investigation for corruption by the archdiocese of Washington, D.C., and the diocese of Scranton, Pennsylvania? Wouldn’t he want to steer clear of him?

How evil has intertwined itself into every aspect of the Roman Catholic Church is simply amazing.

To read the rest of George Neumayr's story, please click here. 

I guess they have no shame...

Well, it seems that the US Ambassador to the Vatican gave a speech on the 35th anniversary of the formalization of relations between the US and the Vatican.   

Guess who was in attendance?  

If you guessed +Wuerl and Msgr. Rossi, then you go the head of the line.  Guess Msgr. Rossi is back from his vacation in Italy.

I guess some people have no shame.

In addition, speaking of no shame, how does a 

• non-liacized Catholic priest;
• who is married to another man;
• and is a member of the Episcopal Church; 

 serve on the marriage tribunal in the Diocese of Wilmington (DE)?  
Well then, you will have to read George Neumayr's latest article on "Bishop Bambera and the Jack Anderson Scandal."

Read the latest on the Msgr. Rossi Investigaton by Geo. Neumayr

Read the latest update on the Msgr. Rossi investigation.  

Monsignor Walter Rossi Is ‘On Retreat’

Here is an update on the investigation into him. 

 

 

Notice what Archbishop Wilton Gregory has reportedly said about the investigation.   If there is nothing more telling about our new Archbishop, I don't know what is.  ignore and cover-up is the name of his game. 

 

Keep the fire on this.  We can take back our Church, even it is only by outsting one corrupt Msgr. and/or Bishop at a time.

Catholic Standard Update - Still No Mention of the Msgr. Rossi Investigatioin

The Catholic Standard has just released their latest edition and just as I expected, there is no mention of the Msgr. Rossi investigation.   

In fact, the paper contains an advertisement (Page 4) by the Basilica and low and behold, his name is listed as Rector.  It is if they are rubbing our noses in it.

 Now, for those who don't know it, the Catholic Standard is the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Washington. 

This is the second edition of the paper, not to make any mention of the investigation.

Therefore, if George Neumayr is going to document how many days the Washington comPost has failed to mention anything about Msgr. Rossi, then I shall imitate him (remember, imitation is the greatest form of flattery) with documenting the failure of the Catholic Standard.

Remember, the only way we are going to rid the Church of this rot is by keeping the pressure on, each in our own small way.   Do not give up! 

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If you have the chance, take a look at the latest from George Neumayr entitled: The Truth About Francis: The Hammer and Sickle Pope

Whole Bunch of Updates on Msgr. Rossi and Mr. McCarrick

By now, many of you have probably seen the various articles on Rossi and McCarrick, but if you have not, here are the links to the various stories:


Mr. McCarrick Interview (Slate Magazine)

George Neumayr Interview with Church Militant 
Note that Mr. Neumayr gives a bit of an update on the Msgr. Rossi investigation.  Interesting.

You may wish to take a look at George Neumayr's Twitter Account.  There are some interesting comments on it.  And, if you so choose, make a donation to his fund.

One other thing, the local media in DC (aka WashingtonComPost) has not mentioned anything about Msgr. Rossi.  Of course, they are hiding it.  However, you should contact other media outlets.  I have.  Nothing yet, but if you feel so inclined, then do so.  All it takes is one media outlet in DC, and the dam will burst.   

Msgr Rossi Scandal makes the Scranton Newspaper

A reader let me know that the Rossi scandal has made the front page of the local Scranton newspaper.  However, you may need to subscribe to it but I have included the images below.

When you read the article, you notice how they refuse to answer questions about the investigation. 

Again, thank you to a reader!!!  

Archbishop Wilton Gregory Loves Dissent Groups

I already reported that +Gregory welcomed with open arms the Association of US Catholic Priests, a dissident organization pushing for the ordination of women (priest and deacons), priestless parishes, among other radical items.  

You may recall that Fr. Peter Daly, a retired priest from this Archdiocese, is on the board.  

Well, it seems that +Gregory has no problem with other dissent groups.  In a report by LifeSite News, we see that he has no problem welcoming those who are in an active homosexual relationship, but also homosexual marriage, etc.   As my father would say: "The fish stinks from the head."

In addition, you may have made notice that the Catholic Standard made no mention of his comments regarding confused gendered people, as well as, Fr. Rossi.


In addition, it seems that the Diocese of Scranton will be hit with more abuse lawsuits. 


Remember, the only way that the Bishops will get the message, is if the see donations go down.   I do not give in the collection plate anymore.


Thanks to one of my readers for the LifeSite News story and the lawsuit.

Silence in Scranton

A reader tells me that the secular media in Scranton has made absolutely no mention of the Msgr. Rossi scandal.

IMHO, here are the reasons why:

• There has been no "official" statement regarding Msgr. Rossi from either Washington or Scranton.  Yes, a one page note was released but it was not on letterhead or placed on the various websites.  Therefore, they can say that it is not official.
• They have no problem with a priest who violates his vow of celibacy, especially if it is a homosexual relationship.
• Who knows what the media offices have told, or not told, the secular media.

So, what an we do.

First, pray.

Second, withhold funds from your Diocese.  How do you do that? 

1. If you feel that you must give, give let's say $10 or so per week in the collection, to pay for the lights, a/c, etc.   
2. Do not give to any second collections, unless you know that it will not go the USCCB or Diocese.
3. If you do not want to do either, but still want to support your parish, then send a check directly into the parish and specifically designate what it should pay for.  For example, you could pay for the hosts, the wine, candles, etc.  

The only way Bambi and The African Queen will get the message is if the $$$ dry up.

 

Why hasn't Msgr. Rossi been removed?

So, we have an investigation of Msgr. Rossi.  

Okay, but have you noticed, he has not been removed from his position.

Every priest that I know, and I have known about a half-dozen, who have been publicly accused of anything (child abuse, financial issues, etc.) have been asked to (1) remove themselves from their residence within 24 to 48 hours; and, (2) cannot exercise their ministry publicly. 

Why?

They do not consider an active homosexual lifestyle (a breaking of their vow of celibacy) to be sinful.  Look who is leading Scranton and Washington.  Need I say more. 

My gut feeling tells me the following:  They will "investigate" and find that there is nothing there.  Therefore, why remove him from his job, when the long term plan is to keep him in power.

What a SHAM this is!  

Shame on  Bambi and The African Queen.  

Shame on them.

Church Militant on Msgr. Rossi. Andt thank you George Neumayr.

Church Militant has focused today's (Aug. 19, 2019) episode on Msgr. Rossi.

First, it acknowledges the groundwork of George Neumayr.

Second, many of the questions they ask, I have asked, such as:

• Why has Msgr. Rossi not been placed on Admin. Leave, as other priests are?
• Who is reviewing the allegations?

Again, my fear is that they (Bambi, The African Queen, etc.) will whitewash this.

As many have said, the only way that this will end, is if we begin to withhold funds from the Church.  

My Worry: The Investigation of Rossi will be a Sham

After learning that there was an investigation of Msgr. Rossi, a few years ago, and that they found no evidence of "certain accusations," my worry is that the current investigation of him will be a sham. 

Why?

• What were the previous allegations that there was evidence of? Did we even know of such an investigation?
• We do not know what they are currently investigating?   Is it financial, sexual, or something else, or a combination of charges?
• If there is a formal investigation, then why have they not put him on a leave of absence?   
• Who is conducting the investigation?
• We know that Bambera and Gregory have a history of ignoring these sorts of problems.
• Why is Rossi still on the CUA board?

What can you do?

1. Write to the Archdiocese of Washington to complain and let them know that no further $$ will go to them.  Then do it!
2. Write to the Shrine to complain and let them know that no further $$ will go to them.  Then do it!
3. If you are student or alumni, then you need to reach out to CUA to let them know of your displeasure.
4. If you have given to the CUA collection in the past, STOP!

Donations to the Archdiocese Annual Appeal are already down almost 40%. Can you imagine what would happen if additional $$ were held back in the weekly collection.   

My sources tell me that the Archdiocese is in a panic because they cannot figure out how to support all of the seminarians.  So, instead of attempting to come clean about the issues, what do they do?   They stick with the message: We need to support the seminarians!  

Take a look at what George Neumayr says today about the investigation.

Breaking News: Msgr. Rossi to be Investigated?!

According to George Neumayr, via his twitter account, the Diocese of Scranton has issued a statement saying that they and the Archdiocese of Washington will investigate Msgr. Rossi.  It seems that they investigated him a year ago -- no indication of what it was for -- and found nothing.

Now that there are "new allegations," they have decided to investigate.

So, here are my thoughts...

1. Shouldn't he be removed from ministry temporarily, as others have been?
2. There is no indication of what the new allegations are?   Are they due to abuse?  Misappropriation of funds?  Violating his vow of celibacy?   Hiring a criminal on his security team?  Lying to George Neumayr re banned from the Shrine?  All of these?  None of these?  We don't know. 
3. Notice the term "forensic investigation."  If I recall, that is he same term used by Archbishop Gregory during his Theology on Tap talk, in relation to Msgr. Rossi. 
4. Do you think that this is being done, as Bishop Bambera (aka Bambi) is rumored to be in line as the new Archbishop of Philly, and wants to make a showing that he is on top of things?   Could be be throwing Msgr. Rossi under the bus, to protect himself?

Personally, I have no faith that they will do the right thing.  At most, Msgr. Rossi will be reassigned back to Scranton with a slap on the wrist OR will be allowed to retire to his condo on Florida.

Thoughts?