It should be noted that in Kentucky death certificates are PUBLIC records. I have not detracted Santiago because I made no claim as to how he contracted AIDS. It is a matter of justice for Fr. Voigt to show that Hernandez had motive for his calumnies against him.
Fr. Voigt could have defended himself against the outrageous slander that he put a death curse on Santiago, because he certainly knew the nature of his sickness. Unless all three priests were incredibly stupid or willfully ignorant, the diagnosis was known to the priests, Pablo, and probably a few other adults for quite some time before his decease. Santiago came to OLMC to die. Maybe nobody else would have him. Since Fr. Voigt chose not to defend himself by exposing the true cause of death, I cannot agree with making public the information on an international forum. If any individual REALLY wanted or needed to ascertain the information, as you say, in KY, anyone can find out. The intention may have been right, but IMO, the consequences were not well thought out.
If you died of AIDS, or your child, or spouse, would you want it revealed by a stranger in order to clear the name of another who chose neither to clear his own name nor asked for help in so doing? Our Lord didn't think much of St Peter's vow to defend Him. He called Peter Satan!
What is accomplished? Nothing good for Santiago's memory, except, may I point out, that whatever the cause of his AIDS, with months to repent and three priests, he surely confessed if it was the due to sin. Those of us who now kniw what isn't our business should pray for the repose of his soul.
Pablo's rage will kick up 10 notches when he discovers this post, which he surely will if he hasn't already.
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