The hits just keep coming for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
They’re closing or merging schools.
One of their business office bosses recently was charged with bilking them out of a ton of money.
And of course a jury in Philadelphia continues to mull charges of endangering children filed against a monsignor for his role as secretary of the clergy in the archdiocese, as well as attempted rape charge against another priest.
Could it get any worse.
Uh, yes. And it did yesterday.
Facing a $17 million deficit, Archbishop Charles Chaput lowered the boom. He’s eliminating 45 jobs and merging several offices, including the one that handles youth activities.
You can read Patti Mengers’ full report here.
Of course, I was struck by one of the actions Chaput took. He’s shutting down the Catholic Standard and Times. As a longtime newspaperman, I hate to see another paper close its doors.
The archdiocese also will halt production of its slick new magazine, Phaith.
Instead news will now will be posted on a website. I know how you feel folks.
The move also is likely a jolt here in Delaware County, not only because the Standard and Times was a constant in so many parishes and homes, but because its longtime editor, Cardinal John Foley, was the pride of Sharon Hill.
Foley once delivered this newspaper’s predecessor. He went on to become the editor of the Standard and Times and eventually land in media relations at the Vatican.
He must be rolling over in his grave.
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