Amazing. When a Monsignor was. Caught red handed actively surfing the internet for little boy porn while inside the diocese of Trenton NOTHING was done. It was noted as NOT his first time.
I guess you have to be in the 'IN' crowd to be assumed innocent and protected/hidden.
When the Rumson priest was caught stealing money (2003?) it was the Diocese that fed the data to the press.
Father Chris has NEVER given me reason not to trust him in ANY capacity.
He has been in my house with my wife and kids while I was at work on MANY occasions.
He is a very giving person.
I find this disturbing and wish :I knew details as I imagine this as something (hopefully) that is blown out of proportion.

God bless father chris. He did nothing wrong, this was just a big misunderstanding.

I think it's amazing, how you can be blind. From this guy. A hug, Twizzlers. Really. Wake up, Brick. Why was he there at the house. Did the father just past away, from this boy a couple of months ago or seperated. Like happened to me, years ago. Guilty as soon to be charged.

I smell a setup here.

stop looking to other humans for answers and never put anyone living on a pedestal......you will avoid many many travails if you do

I love when you people say "Father Chris did nothing, he's innocent" so surely as if you were there at the house, or you are in on the investigation. It's because of that ridiculous notion that these people can do no wrong, that they get away with it for so long. You'd probably defend him over your own family, and that's sickening.

I was very shocked to see the article on facebook about Fr. Chris. I can only speak for myself when I say I have known him since he started at visitation years ago. He is very outgoing, social, caring, etc....... as well as priest should be. You hear about this time and time again but when it happens right in your backyard you seem to take more interest. I pray that it is not true for Fr. Chris as well as the Family that came forward. This matter will need an intense and thorough investigation and no stone should not be unturned. We to know more about the family that put these accusations out as well as Fr. Chris's background. I don't necessarily smell a set-up but perhaps some very bad and damaging miscommunication. My prayers go out to Fr. Chris the family as well as Visitation Church.

Let's hope that every person who saw, suspected or suffered clergy sex crimes and misdeeds by Fr. Marukudiyil C. Velan, will find the courage and strength to speak up, call police, expose wrongdoing, protect others and start healing.

Keep in mind that child predators rarely have only one victim. And your silence only hurts, and by speaking up there is a chance for healing, exposing the truth, and therefore protecting others.

Judy Jones, SNAP Midwest Associate Director, USA, 636-433-2511. snapjudy@gmail.com,
(SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests,) is the worlds oldest and largest support group for clergy abuse victims.
SNAP was founded in 1988 and has more than 12,000 members. Despite the word priest in our title, we have members who were molested by religious figures of all denominations, including nuns, rabbis, bishops, and Protestant ministers and increasingly, victims who were assaulted in a wide range of institutional settings like summer camps, athletic programs, Boy Scouts, etc.

I think we should all show our surport to father Chris this sunday by wearing a white ribbon .

Wow Judy--It seems Like you already have him convicted--I am glad we are not in the 1800 or you would have the posse already formed and all set for a sunday linching---it is great how all those who are already condeming him don't know him. THERE IS A REASON WE ARE DEFENDING HIM--we know him and know the good he has done.. Like I said earlier if more come forward I will be the 1st to say I was wrong. HOWEVER, people like yourself will always think he is guilty even if cleared--THAT IS THE SAD PART

I bet Fr. Chris has said a Rosary or two for the woman and child and the reason he was in their home.....

Fr. Chris has my support and prayers....

Hi all supporters of Father Chris please forward your positive stories and how father Chris has touch your life and others to:
Judy Jones, SNAP Midwest Associate Director, USA, 636-433-2511. snapjudy@gmail.com,
Since SHE HAS HIM GUILTY ALREADY

"Since the mid-1980s, insurance companies have offered sexual misconduct coverage as a rider on liability insurance, and their own studies indicate that Catholic churches are not higher risk than other congregations … It's been that way for decades."
USA Today, June 6,
These studies (among others) find thatQuality research data published in 2004 (the Nature and Scope Study) and 2011 (the Causes and Context Study) conducted by researchers at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice dispel many of these myths and offer state-of-the-art research findings on sexual abuse of minors in the church and throughout society.
These studies (among others) find that during the past 60 years 4 PERCENT of Catholic priests and religious brothers had credible allegations of sexual misconduct with minors in America, peaking during the 1970s with significant and dramatic declines starting to occur in the early 1980s. In fact, 94 PERCENT of known cases occurred before 1990.

Chief Wahoo I couldn't agree with you more. You people who are assuming he is innocent are IGNORANT. What if this was your child? Let the courts decide what is true. In the meantime, keep the ALLEGED VICTIM in your prayers. Oh and Angela Scott & Concerned John? Keep wearing that white... if he is found guilty, you will look like fools. Why don't you support the VICTIM here?

4% of 110,000, that's 4,400. That's not enough to be a problem?

They think they are supporting the victim, Colleen. Priests can do no wrong!

Generally speaking, there is something strange about this situation. People who abuse children are not into adults, and the reverse is also true. But this person, who I do not know, supposedly assaulted both an adult and a child.

Judy since your group is a front for a legal group why would you slander someone in print? You of all people should know how to phrase your statements.

concerned John wrote " if there was any truth to this, there would be people jumping on the band wagon-He has been with the church for 12 years" my reply to this is experience. I came forward several years back and made allegations against Fr Terence Mcalinden. I was told by the diocese that I was the only person and that there has been no others. Today we now know that the diocese new of maclinden 20 plus years ago when a victim and his mom went to the bishop. the bishop offed a settlement with a gag order. we also now know that there are 2 other victims possibly 9. so give it time there may be more. I grew up in visitation parish and a lot of parishoners know me and I know them my story is known and there are hundreds and hundreds just like mine where people are going to not believe father could do such a thing. Well i will tell you that "father" is just as capable as a police officer a uncle or aunt neighbors counselors etc. the only difference is the pedestal we put priest on. when the judgement day comes these people will have to answer to them. and the supporters will have to except that priest do these things. chris

I do not believe Father Chris had anything to do with. I think this woman is after money. Father Chris has been there for me several times in the past and never tried anything as crazy as this accusation. Donna

To everyone who is so quick to assume he is innocent....just because a priest is a good man does not mean he has no demons inside like other human beings. And to those who assume he is guilty....our judicial system affords all people, even priests, a fair trial....leave it to the courts. None of us were in that home and have no right to accuse either side until the truth comes out....if it ever does.

my thoughts are from experience. If a town member were to be accused the town meetings would be packed demanding the resignation of the town member. If a police officer were to be accused the town meeting would be packed demanding the police officers resignation it a teacher of school worker was to be accused the BOE meeting would be packed demanding the resignation of the staff member. but If a priest is accused there is a big rally in support. why is this? my answer is power prestige and wealth. priest have the power of the community prestige from the collar and wealth from title. I'm not saying all priest but most. when was the last time you were in a room and a priest walked in? the power is unbelievable compared to a town commissioner a police officer a teacher or your average Joe. priest are humane and very capable of doing what is alleged as well as doing so much "good" . What people need to do every nite is thank God they are not the ones that have to make these type of alligations. chris

going to church with a white ribbon on is going to do what? that is an insult to wearing pink for cancer victims ya wear pink cause you know someone or support victims of cancer(ya know the truth there) we wear black for fallen Conrad(we know some one died just cause we know) etc. wearing white for a person that was alleged to sexual misconduct is an insult the all ribbon wearers and a slap in the face to all victims. what ribbon will you wear for the one making the allegation if and when he is found guilty?

He is and always will be a very good friend of my family. This is very tragic, and if untrue we will lose something that was truly honorable.

If it is true....many people have been fooled for years and have likely put their children in.harms way.

"Do not judge, so that you may not be judged."

concerned john I personaly am not attacking your faith. I am not judging Father Chris and believe it or not this is like the first time ive ever blogged. talk about judging you just judged me you know nothing about me . Im sure I know alot more about the catholic faith then you think I know and My post are all about the other posters that are so quick to call the ones that made the alligations a liar. you dont know the truth you were not there what you know is what father chris only wants you to know. so if you are going to persanly attack me for your fustrations then expose yourself so we can have a serious conversation. I will never bash your faith or your church. but I will challenge your thoughts from a victims point of view.

Chris,
Father Chris has been at our church since 2001. He was arrest on Sat, if he did what this woman had said. Why has no one else come forward?

We can go back and forth on this.
If you knew our father Chris.....you would know he counldn't do this.

Chris, this situation has obviously brought back some terrible memories for you and for that I am sorry. It's very hard to hear your views on a church that I know you were such a large part of at one time. You were a role model for younger kids within the youth group and your faith was strong. I hope you have found some peace in your own life and I pray for all victims of any kind of abuse. Hopefully, the truth will come out.

I'm sorry Chris that you went through something like that.
I'm not looking through rose color glasses Chris. I know that their is evil in the world.
But father Chris is a good man....I know deep down in my heart that he didn't do this.
Has anyone giving it any thought.
When he is cleared of all these charges. What will his life be like afterwards ?
He'll be marked for life!
I'm wearing my white ribbon on Sunday for father Chris.
I for one believe in him.

This is how these comments go..

Church goers: No way it's possible! Never in a million years! You guys are all judging before you know the facts! How dare you get your news from the news! You know nothing about that lying, money chasing accuser or Fr. Chris!

Other people: But what if it is true? Are you not condemning this woman before the facts are revealed? Isn't that a bit hypocritical?

Church Goers: Who are you calling a hippo?! Fr. Chris once helped me carry my groceries all the way from my driveway! You have no idea the wonderful things this man has done for people! You're going to burn in hell with the gays and atheists!

Other people: But what if it did happen? He IS human, after all.

Church goers: Oh My God! You are so judgmental! Stop putting down my religion! You don't know anyone in that church! You don't know Fr. Chris! You're just making blind judgements! Everyone wear your white ribbons in support of Fr. Chris!

Other people: You're not making any sense...are you saying he is perfect and incapable of any wrong-doing? We're just saying its possible that this DID happen. It isn't the first case, and it won't be the last. It's very possible that this was the first time he's done this. I don't know anyone who starts out doing something on their 100th try, could that be why nobody else has come foreward yet?

Church goers: BURN IN HELL WITH THOSE LYING, MONEY HUNGRY SINNERS! *head explodes*

Angela, being accused of this won't ruin his life, even if he's guilty. I mean hell, Thomas Harkins now holds a security position with TSA in a busy part of the airport where women and children walk by every day.

hometown and angela thumbs up. its is sad to live with csa. or any abuse for that matter. wear your white ribbon and wear it proud just remember your concerns for the one making the allegations should be just as real for fr chris. your heart does not know the fact it can only feel for the one you are closer to. if you were the parent or the bff of the victim and didn't know fr chris you would most likely support the victim making the allegations. reverse roles purely heart driven based on your knowing someone better. If you go to church this weekend and have 100 people putting the ribbon on and the alleged victim goes to mass and see's this what is that teaching? well to me its teaching that the doors of faith(catholic faith are not open to all) now if you pushed the white ribbons for all to wear with no one sidedness and for pure praying for all involved then just then this is what the church truly is based on right?

I agree with Anthony. Just because someone does "good" for the community doesn't mean behind closed doors they continue to do "good." Most of you people making comments on here defending "Father" Chris need to find out what kind of profile a pedophile has. He fits the definition to a "T." These people make you trust & believe them. And unfortunately what better way to do this then someone as 'trustful" as a priest? Speaking as a victim of sexual molestation myself, how dare you people who call yourselves Catholics condemn this woman & her child of lying. What sane person would want to accuse someone especially a priest of this? And yes, I am Catholic myself & "Father" Chris used to come to my house & hasn't now for a couple of years because of a feeling of "uncomfortableness" with myself & my kids. And I've heard from others to the same thing. Be thankful it wasn't your child & shame on you for condemning this woman & her child & being blind. The bunch of you who call yourselves Catholics are the same ones who go to church & talk during mass, leave before mass is over so you can get out of the parking lot, get upset if someone sits in your "pew", don't give anyone a break to backup or let another out of the parking lot, what a bunch of hypocrites-----you really practice what you preach. To the victim, I pray for your family & support & commend you for having a voice & hopefully others will come out too.

 Dear Disgusted Big time, 
To answer your question why would a person do this to a priest?  Here is a book that's done research to answer your question. 
        
       "David F. Pierre’s book "Double Standard: Abuse Scandals and the Attack on the Catholic Church" This book is fast-paced, informative, and impeccably researched. The false accusations are a scandal that must be exposed. In this book it estimates of false claims made against the Church in America from credible sources range from 17 to 50 percent. Mr. Pierre also shows how accusers have retained huge monetary settlements even though their allegations later proved to be false."
I just find it strange that the people that know the man best are standing by his side with no hesitation. No one wants to be putting there name on the line for a deviant. That's a lot of faith in Father Chris. There's got to be a reason for that.

http://saintlouiscrusade.blogspot.com/2012/03/false-accusation-scandal.html?m=1

Page 1 To Concerned John & Angela Scott,
I appreciate all you wrote concerning Father Chris. I too feel dispirited . As I commented before, I find these accusations preposterous . I have been through hell & back again in my life. I also was a victim at age 12. I can honestly say with ease that Father Chris is no pedophile , rapist, molester . However, he is something very, very special. He has a special light around him. Those who know him well know what I mean.

In 2004 , I felt like all hope was lost with all that I'd been through in my life & when i thought it couldnt get worse, My mom had acute respiratory failure. (I'm ashamed to say, but I honestly had lost my faith). I went 2 Brick Hosp., where my mom was on life support, & found Father Chris, kneeling at her bedside. ( I had heard of him from relatives who went through a similar tragedy ) Father Chris stood up & said to me," She's not here", as he pointed upward he said "She's already with God" ( he said it as if I should've known already) "She doesn't want YOU to suffer anymore. This is just her shell. Let her body go, her soul is with God". My mom passed away the next morning. At her funeral , I was hysterical, he actually stopped in midsentence while speaking & walked over to the pew, put is hands on my shoulders & said," Sshh, my child, No more suffering." I could never fully explain what I felt at this moment & explain in enough detail but from that time on , Father Chris totally restored my faith in something greater than I could ever possibly imagine. I could go on all day about the wonderful things Father Chris has done to help my daughter & I. My daughter feels heartbroken as well. We wish there was more we can do 2 help ease Father Chris's suffering. So many rely on him also & now they shall suffer as well. !

page3 AND TO all the negative souls out there, I pray that someone like Father Chris brings peace & happiness to your hearts. I can say for certain that my daughter & I also will be wearing a white ribbon on Sunday. God bless Father Chris!!

To Jerzeyguy34, Thank you.

I JUST WANT TO KNOW WHAT WAS THE MOTHER DOING AFTER FATHER CHRIS ASSULTED HER AND WENT TO HER DAUGHTER DID SHE SIT AND WATCH AND THEN CALLED THE POLICE???? THAT IS A ANSWER THAT HAS TO BE ANSWERED. ALSO FATHER CHRIS IS NOT SO BIG YOU ARE GOING TO TELL ME THIS WOMAN WAS NOT ABLE TO PUSH HIM OFF OF HER!!!!!!

I beg all of you to please remember when we go to church we are praying together as a whole for each other our loved ones our neighbors our selves who ever it may be. We are praying for the sick , the wrong , the dead, the weak , the strong , for Gods healing and so on. We are there because we are Christians who follow god not the man who tells us to but our hearts god touches weather on his own or through someone or something. We are not perfect.
I will not be wearing a white ribbon on Sunday not because I do or do not care for the victims or Father Chris but because church is a place of peace and healing. I would never want to feel unwelcome or uncomfortable at Visitation …….my church……… my place of worship.

So many people on here with an axe to grind. You were abused by a priest? So now you're going after someone you don't know, regarding a situation you were not privy to, and are quite sure the accused, since he's a priest, is very likely guilty. And SNAP lady (BTW, that's an unfortunate name for your organization). You don't know this man, but you've pretty much got the rope and gallows ready. Why?
BTW, I'm not Catholic, don't belong to this church, and until a few days ago, never heard of Father Chris. I just hate lynch mob mentality, which seems to be rife here.

Innocent until proven guilty all you communist Obama voters.

The fact is that no one really 'knows' another. What goes on in private varies very significantly from the public perception for most people. Therefore, no one really knows if Father Chris is innocent or guilty - except for three people. Therefore, he is INNOCENT until he is ound otherwise.

However, I believe that people who have followed cases of clergy abuse would indicate that this case is very unusual; it does require much of our law enforcement investigators.

However, if

More of the same. Complain about everyone saying Fr. Chris is guilty before knowing the facts, and in the same breath call this woman and her child liars. You have to be pretty damn biased and ignorant to not see the stupidity and hypocricy in that.

I pologize for having a 4 part comment,THanks for listening and I hope everyone has a good day.

Someone had posted why we all go to church, and she's right! We're stronger in numbers when we're all they're praying togteher, that's why we go too.
Please remember why we all feel so strongly for father Chris.
I'll being wearing my white ribbon on Sunday proudly.
And I know those of you who aren't wearing one...is wearing one deep in theyre heart if they do know father Chris and the things his done... And the life's he's touched.
I believe in father Chris!

Apologize*
somehow missed that letter woops

What is evident from many of these posts is that there is a lot of anti-religion, anti-Catholic bias out there. Many of you have Father Chris found guilty, convicted and hung already…. and you don't even know the man. On another post one writer suggested that "he has done this for a while". That person must be clairvoyant! From my experience at Visitation Church Father Chris has always represented himself as a kind and caring priest. Maybe he's been deceiving the parishioners all these years. And maybe not. But the bottom line is that NOBODY knows what really happened, so all should hold their collective breath and let the justice process take its course. Personally, I hope that the charges against Father Chris are unfounded. Whatever the outcome, Father Chris's life will never be the same. Nor will his accusers'.

Just because someone disagrees with you, doesn't make them anti-religion or anti-Catholic. That's an assumption, and exactly what you're accusing others of doing.

Deport him back to India and let him molest young boys there. Great idea with the white ribbons way to support a child molestor. Keep bringing your children to these monsters, when it happens to your family maybe then you will believe.

I too had issues with Fr. Chris. He barged into my home without ringing the doorbell while my dying grandmother was being dressed by my mother. when asked to wait to enter the room he cursed my father off and left without ever giving her last rights. he was horrible to my family and is nasty. I have heard from multiple others once this was reported that he did the same thing to their families during their time of grief and need. He should be removed immediately from the clergy due to this latest offense...at least before he goes to jail - where he belongs. He is an animal and a loose canon and WILL hurt someone someday because of his mental illness.

@MKC ... Well you are in the minority on this website... A Majority of the posting are overwelmingly positive about peoples interaction with Fr. Chris. I am a parishoner @Visitation but rarely attend mass there, Fr Chris is one of the reasons, he may be a wonderful caring man but I can't understand a word he sez...

The bottom line everyone ...............
It doesn't matter if some of us like father chris or if some of us don't.
What it really comes down too.....Is he the kind of man who could do such a thing?
The answer is NO!

I don't know anything about this lady or her son, I never once called them a liar....
I think we all just need to wait until the investigation is done. Until then...stop throwing stones at one another. Because lets face it. We all have things to hind, we all hurt people in our lifes one way or another.
Lets not turn on each other too!

Father Chris would be the last one I would suspect to do something like this, but would not put it past the other two priests at visitation especially the pastor. He just gets under my skin.

For all those people who said Father Chris is sucha "good man" you have no idea what you're actually seeing. I'm pretty sure everyone here has heard of Ted Bundy? Famous rapist, serial killer of the 1970s. According to his records Bundy was very attractive, charming and charismatic towards his female victims thus then gaining their trust and then making his move on them. I'm not saying Father Chris is a serial killer or a rapist for that matter but my point here is just like Ted Bundy, its not hard to "put on an act" to gain peoples trust. I've know father Chris since I made my communion at Visitation Church and I must say at a point in my life he was a very nice caring man I don't deny that. But after things happened its hard to believe that someone you've known and trusted your entire life made you feel beyond uncomfortable. A priest is someone in the community you're supposed to trust just like a cop or a firefighter. We all hear these stories from time to time how that there's bad people in the world today and it could be anyone for all we know. Firstly, has anyone ever looked at the definition of a pedophile or molester? I go to college for criminal justice and i just don't pay $30,000 a year to learn bullshit. Honestly people who are for him need to stop and think about what would you do if this happened to you? If he came to your house and hurt you or your children... I pray for the family out there that came forward and I respect you.

And what about what's happening at Penn State right now? How is that any different from here at Visitation Church. Everyone needs "to wake up" and "smell the coffee" Brick. Just because Brick is and has been like one of the top 10 safest cities in America doesn't mean anything. Things still happen. Not everything is as it seems. Just because this didn't happen to you doesn't mean the lady and her child are lying or that its just a false accusation .

http://crime.about.com/od/serial/p/tedbundy.htm
http://crime.about.com/od/sex/p/pedophile.htm

Your actually comparing Fr. Chris to Ted Bundy?? I know the definition pedophile is a person who is sexually attracted to children, a molestor is "subject to unwanted sexual activity". Does not mean he is guilty.

How about, Pastor Slegal, From St Thomas Luthern Church.
He, gave me a ride on his motercycle, And a ride on his boat & a sleep over on his boat. But no twizzleers GET IT.

Chris Naples,

We lived on the same block I fell your pain.

Not Fr. Chris, He is a saint. NOT

QUESTION:
A pedophile likes children and only children.....I've never heard of one liking adults and children.
Has anyone here?
Once again....once father Chris is clear of these charges.....he'll never be the same.
I've made 200 white ribbons if anyone wants to wear them this Sunday to surport father Chris. I'll leave them hear the doors as you walk in.

Leave them by the doors as you walk in...

Who doesn't want to wear the ribbon' ?
Anybody with common sense....

I'm going to be across from the church on Sunday holding up an enormous sign that says "FRY FATHER CHRIS"

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You people are insane, get back on the spaceship.

If this Lil' perv was looking for some lovin' why didn't he just sign up for christian mingle .com ?

Wow

Sounds like a made up story to me.

Militant.....
You don't sound like a very nice man.
I' ll look forward to seeing you on Sunday.
I'm a little lady....but I not afraid of your threat!

Sorry I lowered myself to militants level. I was being very judgmental. But my guess is probably right on in his case. I did say I was done but could not help myself

John,
You spoke like a gentlemen.

D5557,
The white ribbon stands for purity....that's what our church and father Chris means to us.

That's creative verbal guidance Militant?? You do not sound very nice at all

This is it for me --no more comments from me
I am done here for a while cannot take the ingnorance of some people.comparing this to Ted Bundy and Sandusky
Right along, I have said I would be the 1st person to come on here and admit I am wrong if more people come forward or he is found guilty. Is there a possibility he did it highly unlikely. THERE ARE TO MANY PEOPLE ON THIS SITE ARE HERE FOR THERE OWN AGENDA"S that has nothing to do with this case---
LET ME ASK YOU THIS and LET'S LEAVE RELIGION OUT OF IT
if this was your best friend, Brother, Father,Son, Family, The nieghbor you live next door to you for the past 12 years that comes over your house weekly, people you know at work for years--------do you automatically find them guilty or do you stand by them?? do you automactically side with the accurser or do you believe in you family member or friend? Those of us supporting Father Chris will stand by him until there is evidence to prove he is guilty--again take the same facts in this case and apply it to someone you trust and has touched your life and let's see if you woulsd say the same--To date no one else has come forward--Remember we are all judged when we die for our actions on earth--My Prayers and My support goes to Father Chris

@Disgusted Big Time - I did read the entire post several times. To compare someone to Ted Bundy pretty much accuses him of guilt, maybe I'm wrong. I actually agree with some things you said and disagree with some also. My only point is let the justice system sort it out. If he is guilty he will pay the price. I happen to know him and never had a bad feeling about him. That is my opinion and thankfully we live in a country that I can express that opinion as can you. And like I said in my last post, I am not a church goer. I think if you believe in God because of the Bible you might as well believe Spiderman because of comic books.

@ Justice for all - As a criminal justice major you might know that some times arrests have to made. Are you aware that if a wife or husband calls the police and claims he or she was abused the police have to arrest the spouse and remove them from the scene? Just based on an accusation. She was "assaulted" on Friday and he was arrested on Saturday. How much investigating could have been done in a day?

I've posted my thoughts and, yes, I am a Father Chris supporter regardless of what anyone thinks. I have been a paralegal for over 20 years and I truly believe in "innocent until proven guilty." That being said, I live extremely close to Visitation. My daughter loves Father Chris and I have shielded her from all of this; if ANYONE is outside of MY house today during the late afternoon mass, or tomorrow morning during any of the masses, with signs, turning this into a fiasco, I will not hesitate to call the police.

D5557, it was not a "display" of what I do for a living nor was it a justification of any sort...I have worked in many different areas of the law - including criminal law - for a very long time, and it is MY belief that people are innocent until proven guilty. Too bad there are others who don't share this view. In any event, my family and I are moving out of state in a few days and my daughter is young; she has been involved in Visitation children's choir, CCD, she just made her communion, and she adores Father Chris. She doesn't need to leave New Jersey with this situation on her mind.

@Disgusted-
Did you report what happened to the police since this story has come out? I would think that they would want to know of anything of that nature to build upon. I just think you should report it if it truly did happen.

I am always skeptical of posts by the 'bloggers' on here because you never know what is true or what is just made up. Especially with people making up whatever screen name they want and others having multiple names. So all I am saying is if it is true go to the police so they know and same should go to the person you talked about in your previous post.

AS person commented above the church goers & other people have there stand on this ..First as we all know issues with priests did not start yesterday, That is why the catholic church is paying out all these claims .We all like to think it cannot happen here...Yes you are innocennt till proven guilty Some say he was acting strange recently ..He needs to seperate himself from the church till this is over & not come in contact with people associated with the church...to seperate the church from him...

Just because you, (the followers of "father" chris) did not get the experience of uncomfortableness around him, doesn't mean that he still isn't a sexual assaulter. And how dare ALL of you who are SUPPORTING him say that these stories of people who had bad feelings with him say they are wrong. You weren't there , were you? If you WERE and you have SEEN it with your OWN eyes , and it is false, by all means, go ahead and prove them wrong. That's only if YOU have SEEN it. On the other hand how do you not know if half of these people writing on here were victims of "father" chris but just cannot come out at the moment to the public, but have gotten help? Do you even know how offended they can be by reading , "they are liars" , "let the public find out who these people are" , "these people are so ignorant", & ect. by God if this man is proven guilty, i hope all of you who said THE VICTIMS were ignorant , apologize . Because , you my fellow "catholics" (or if you should even be calling yourselves that) are the ignorant ones. How could you sit here behind a SCREEN and be so crude to the people who know the REAL "father" chris, the sexual assaulter one. You sit here and be so utterly rude to them because they know the truth? I am a fellow catholic myself , but all of you "catholics" these days sicken me to my stomach. To the ones who believe he is guilty along with me, don't listen to the ones who are blinded by this monster society calls a "holy man". You know the truth.

. Most of Father Chis supporters including myself are saying we hope to God it is not true--and not even mentioning the accursers negitively--unfortunetly you and the rest do not know what there situation is--would you feel the same way if this family has 10 law suits in there past?
you need to reread most of the post and answer this question leaving religion out of it,
I have posted this question before and none of the religion bashers have responded and let see what your answer is
if this was your best friend, Brother, Father,Son, Family, The nieghbor you live next door to you for the past 12 years that comes over your house weekly, people you know at work for years--------do you automatically find them guilty or do you stand by them?? do you automactically side with the accurser or do you believe in you family member or friend?
let's see your answer or are you the ignorate one and a Hypocrite like so many others on this site on both sides. You already have him guilty-

The ignorance of a few that make this about religion are fools on both sides--If I did not know Father Chris as a Individual --I would not be here defending him, a matter of fact if it was any other priest in the area I would not be here espressing my feelings as I do not know them personally---so those of you who say he is guility or innocent without knowing him as a person are truly ignorant. Also those of you who are here a bash religion you are fools who are trying to push your agenda to the wrong audience------Peace and Love
by the way D5557 I know I sound angry --I will save you the time to post your feeling about me which doesn't matter to be in the least

All of you being nasty to one and other isn't going to help or hurt Father Chris. What you all believe or do not believe really isn't proof of anything. Father Chris is family to most of us. Father Chris has a very good lawyer and is in good spirits. If he is innocent (which I strongly believe he is) then he will be proven so. If he's not then they'll prove it. With all that said, Father Chris asked that we pray for the family who accused him. He believes that they need out prayers even more so than he does.

@Sal Thanks I have already stepped up to the plate & with me stepping up to the plate you think I'm stupid enough to put my real name up here when this is under investigation? And with the way some people on here are so fanatical with Fr. Chris I would be endangering my family. You already see how some people are bashing this woman. Don't you think if they knew her name or where she lived she would be safe? I would think otherwise.....

@HTI so that you means you also reported Fr. Chris? You also came forward is that what stepping up to the plate means? Just clarifying.

For anyone that is in disbelief Lives in a bubble This not the first preist to be charged THERE has been multiple claims paid out by the diocese . I hope its not true.. But, getting charge for these crimes ,sufficient evidence was there..

I believe you are innocent until proven guilty. I pray for the priest and for the family.

Today in the news a priest got 7 years in prison for an assualt I am sure the people of that church probably said the something ,"it cant be true"

I do know ive seen him at my local gym, aside from seeing him at church. I dont want to see anyone charged that doesnt deserve it, but on the other hand ive seen him look at woman at the gym in inappropriate places instead of there faces. I hope for the sake of the church this insnt true.....sad!

You are such an ASSHOLE......

Charles Mansion had this kind of influence also!

Hey-I never said not him --I said I believe in him just as I would anyone else who I trusted--Friend, Family member, co worker or Priest. Sorry about what happened to you but before you throw a stone maybe you need to read all the posts and then see who is clueless.---question to you If this was a good friend of yours that you trust and stood by you for weeks while your Mother was dying would you turn your back on them ? especially when you know nothing about the accuser--To many people here make it about religion--I am a catholic and Proud of it--there is sickness all around us and I am hoping it isn't true but to your point there are alot of clueless people on this board who think they have all the answers and too much time on there hands

Hum, You seem so angry D5557--Micelle hit it right on ,you are trying to bully people on this site to your view--no one else is doing that--IF anyone disagrees they can go back and read all the posts.
a few points
* anyone that uses words like Bucko,suck, Duh and cannot write a complete sentence without mis-spelled words should not comment on others grammer skills *
*2 if I was wrong with what I said you probably were, I am sorry, I rethought that and I think you may be a punk kid who thinks he has all of the answers on life--by the way I am well versed in the law and when you are stating an opinion and not satating it as fact--that is Free speech in this country
*I never bashed the victims and never said it could not be true--only said I am standing behind Father Chris until proven Guilty---where as you already have name called and convicted Father Chris
* I never said I was a great catholic-and I would not waste my time praying for you but do pray for the victims and father Chris,My Family and for important issues in the world everyday
I am done with you --you are such a Hypocrite (In my Opinion) it is ridiculous--If anyone disagrees with that I challenge them to READ ALL THE POSTS FROM THE BEGINING--I AM NO LONGER LOWERING MY INTELLIGENCE LEVEL TO YOURS

one last thing D5557 the spelling is enforcement not inforcement since you are pointing out everyones grammar issues

Concerned John,
I don't know you... but I like you. Your awesome!
Angela : )

thanks Angela--everyone is entitled to an opinion but someone that thinks thier opinion is the only one that matters and comments on everyones posts needs to be called out for what they are---

@D557 ok so here is my thought I believe in Father Chris until otherwise proven untrue I am catholic, and go to church everyweek. I have also taken the time to point out some of your harrasement towards other read back.

I think D5557 is gone.....Anyway hope our next news will finally give us all some rest.

wow He even deleted all his posts--I will miss him---NOT

Whatever--that is why you erased all your posts--nice try, because if you left them up the Truth was there --this post once again shows the hypocrite you are

Well that was short lived.

he erased his post again

Yes he sent 2 different ones, they are still in my trash. Crazy

@D5557 I have recently seen you commenting on other articles on Brick Patch. For example the article about the animal being transferred so they are neurt. you went off on a couple for thier views. So why dont you just back off. This page has been quite. I wont even respond to your questions anymore you basically badger every person who has any kind of comment on this site. To me its not worth my time. I am sure you will say now o look you have no opinion or cant even say if she will go to his trial, guess i will keep you guessing

Michelle why bother this person has to much time on thier time. He comments on just aboit every article on the patch and tries to control this site. we exposed him fot what he is

Dan- How about an update on this story. Word around the parish today was that the person that bought up the charges had them dropped.

I did not hear this. Hopefuly its true:)

I hope this is true and father Chris comes back.

Me to Angela