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Incredulous may or may not be aware that his type of posts are exactly what gives Pablo and Father Pfeiffer ammunition against Cathinfo. The truth, such as the sins of Father Tetherow, is mixed with lies and deception, such as the alleged poisoned food.

Matthew, people such as Incredulous will only aid in the destruction of your site's reputation, and serve as the means for Boston to continue its resistance to the Bishops and to their affiliated priests.

I spoke to a person reading this thread a few days ago who has been in communication with Tetherow and Fr. Pfeiffer. The conversation was interesting for two points: firstly, Fr. Pfeiffer has made no inquiry whatsoever into Tetherow's past. He has simply taken Tetherow's word for everything and will hear nothing to the contrary.  And secondly, the information provided by Tetherow in his defense to the Caller already contains several lies that can be proven with a simple internet search. Normally, when you learn that the person you are interviewing for a job is lying to you, you end the interview unless lying is part of the job description.

The truth of the matter is that I have no dog in this fight.  Fr. Pfeiffer and Tetherow were both engaged as agents of the SSPX in the past for the purpose of destroying our Mission and its chapel.  They were not successful but did do material damage to our work. They really deserve each other and the outcome of their collaboration is easier to predict than yesterday's news.  The only thing that is not certain is whether or not this end is exactly what Fr. Pfeiffer is intending.

Still, the eventual outcome of Fr. Pfeiffer's collaboration with Tetherow is clearly harmful for faithful Catholics.  For me, it is analogous to watching the recent interview of Bishop Fellay on Conflict Zone.  You could not help hoping he would say something intelligent because his shameful performance disgraced every traditional Catholic.

I will offer, at my expense, to employ an attorney to conduct a complete due diligence investigation into Tetherow's past provided Fr. Pfeiffer obtains from Tetherow all the necessary legal forms for release of confidential information.  Tetherow should have no objection to this because if Tetherow's story is true, it would only help to exculpate him. And at the same time, Fr. Pfeiffer will have publically demonstrated that he has fulfilled his responsibility to make a careful inquiry into this matter before risking the welfare of faithful Catholics and their families who are trusting his judgment.

It will require a general legal consent for release of information to examine all Tetherow's medical/legal files whatsoever.  This should include his personnel files from the diocese of Scranton of his entire clerical record and all internal discussions and memos regarding his civil and canonical cases; all files and notes from his civil lawyer, Mr. Mark Love, Esq.; from his canon lawyer, J. Michael Ritty, J.C.L., Ph.D.; and from his psychologist(s), (name(s) withheld), to include all factual data collected and the results of all psychological exams administered; also that he provide release of information for all other medical/psychological evaluations whatsoever over the last 14 years particularly related to treatments for depression, substance abuse, and any addictive behavior treatments, such as but not limited to, pornography. With Tetherow's cooperation it should not take long to assemble all the necessary information. Lastly, Tetherow must sign a general release of liability for any person revealing negative opinions or factual information of him.

My only caveat is that if Tetherow witholds any release of information forms for any pertinent docuмents then Fr. Pfeiffer will be responsible for the legal expenses.

This will clear the air for everyone.  

I will entrust this message to the person who called me to inform Fr. Pfeiffer.

Drew

P.S.: I have already made a similar offer to Tetherow to clear his name more than seven years ago. It was never accepted.