For me a warrant is beside the point. The fact that the church leaders didn't bring him to the police and that he was just reassigned should be a cause for concern for anyone who is truly concerned about justice.
Well, ganon na nga ang lumalabas.
The Archdiocese of Butuan created a committee that will investigate the case. Butuan City Bishop Juan de Dios Pueblos said the committee will be the one to determine the recommendations, if any, against Fr. Raul Cabonce. Bishop Pueblos also confirmed that Fr. Cabonce was in his custody.
We're under the impression that the Bishop wants to exclude the civil authorities. Para bang sinasabing kami na ang bahalang mag-imbestiga at magparusa, at huwag na kayong makialam.
Puwede ba naman yon?
I wonder what the Catholics think about it. OK ba sa inyo na pag may ginawang krimen ang pari, ang Iglesia Katolika lang ang mag-iimbestiga at magpaparusa, at puwera na ang criminal justice system?
Bishop Pueblos should issue a statement clarifiying that they will abide by the Pastoral Guidelines on Sexual Abuse and Misconduct by the Clergy, which states that “just like all other citizens, clerics and religious are subject to the civil and penal laws of the state.”