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| Rev. Alfred Bietighofer killed himself in 2002 during treatment at the infamous St. Luke Institute in Silver Spring, Maryland. |
A Study of the Toxic Legacy of Clerical Molestation
By Randy Engel
Read the first part of this article here.
The Suicide of Clerical Sexual Predators
Following close on the heels of the suicide of victims of clerical sex abuse, is the tragedy of Catholic priests and religious (male and female) involved in homosexuality and pederasty who take their own lives. The rising tide of suicide among clerics, especially those involved in the sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable adults has become a serious problem not only for the Catholic Church in America, but also abroad including Ireland, Australia. Belgium and Poland.
