Catholic priest was member of paedophile promotion group

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Catholic priest was member of paedophile promotion group
Sunday 22 May 2011


The Dutch Catholic Church is investigating claims that a former priest and member of the Salesian order was also a member of a group which seeks to end the ban on paedophilia, and had two convictions for exposing himself to children.

The priest, identified only as Father Van B, is 73 and is said to have been a member of the Martijn foundation, a legal lobby group which promotes adult child sex, for years. He also served on its board between 2008 and 2010.

According to a reconstruction of events by RTL news, Van B’s behaviour was well-known to the church authorities, who failed to take action against him and allowed him to move to new parishes after complaints.

Volunteer

He was still able to work as a volunteer for various church organisations, including helping children prepare for their first communion. .............(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.dutchnews.nl/news/archives/2011/05/catholic_priest_was_member_of.php