Martina Purdy
A devotee is seen in Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Concepcion in Bolivia. Photo: OSV News/David Mercado, Reuters. A few years ago, I was introduced to an American priest in Dublin. When I heard he was from Pennsylvania, the words were swiftly out of my mouth: “Oh boy, you guys have some real problems there right now”. I was referring to a massive sex abuse scandal. But when I saw the pained look on…
