Yep. Seems that all are still in bed while the two of us are already looking forward to lunch!

The internal investigations stem from normal practice in all organizations and follow the grievance procedure protocol. Where it differs significantly now is that the Church has opened up to external courts which is a really good thing. A far cry from before. It took some time to get to that point but at least it got there. The way I look at it is that our Catholic tradition of unconditional forgiveness and second chances is easily taken advantaged of where rehabs of these offenders within the Church, especially of the sexual nature, does not fall in line with stricter and more appropriate secular methods. There was a time when a religious vocation was a safe choice for many in terms of a secured life and not really spiritually tapped to serve a vow. I find that the profiles of these offenders have those root reasons. They were simply not meant for the religious vocation and many come from the intake prior to Vatican Council II where no further questions or strict character evaluations were imposed. A mere expression of a willingness to train for a religious life was deemed enough.