If he has, we're sure to hear about it in the coming days. One Catholic watchdog group, Roman Catholic Faithful, have had their spotlight on him for some years and if they have anything they are sure to release it.
The fact that he is not stepping down, shows a flaw in the system. If he were just a priest, he'd be removed while they investigated this. I find the reaction of the priests, giving him a standing ovation, a little tasteless. They do not know what the truth is, anymore than I do, but gravity should be the tone when a serious charge has been raised not elation.
And I'm not sure, if I was the Bishop, I would use a phrase that sounds very Clintonian.
From Albany, N.Y. -- timesunion.com:
"During an extraordinary news conference in which the spiritual leader of the region's 400,000 Catholics was asked detailed questions about his sex life, Hubbard said the allegations, made the day before by the dead man's brother, were 'completely and utterly false.'
The 64-year-old Hubbard added, 'I have never had sexual relations with anyone.'
Hubbard cut short a vacation in Florida to answer charges made Wednesday by Andrew Zalay, a 56-year-old electrical engineer who now lives in Laguna Nigel, Calif. Zalay released what he said was an unsigned, typewritten suicide note from his brother, Thomas N. Zalay, that described a homosexual affair with Hubbard.
Both Andrew Zalay and his attorney, John Aretakis, said they don't know how or when Thomas Zalay and Hubbard could have met.
Thomas Zalay died April 19, 1978, at age 25, after he set himself ablaze in the bedroom of his family's home on Myrtle Avenue in Albany. Andrew Zalay said he found the note among his late mother's possessions when he was cleaning out the home for sale last August.
In a second, handwritten suicide note, Thomas Zalay described himself as deeply troubled, saying he was plagued by thoughts of murder, incest and child molesting, and called himself a 'dangerous monster.' The note does not mention Hubbard.
Thomas Zalay had been an altar boy at St. Vincent de Paul Church on Madison Avenue. He attended Boston's Northeastern University and worked as a computer technician for the General Electric Co. in Pittsfield, Mass."
Friday, February 6, 2004
Sad News-- Body of Missing Girl Found Dead
Evil.
The strangest thing about this incident was that she didn't seem to put up a fight when she was abducted.
From New York City - Body of Missing Girl Found Dead:
"The body of an 11-year-old girl whose abduction was captured by a surveillance camera has been found and a mechanic has been charged with her murder, officials said Friday.
Sarasota County Sheriff Bill Balkwill refused to say where Carlie Brucia was found, saying it is an active crime scene.
He said Joseph P. Smith, 37, has been charged with her murder. He is believed to be the tattooed man in a mechanic's shirt who was seen in a car wash surveillance video leading Carlie away by the arm Sunday evening, authorities said.
He has been held without bail since Tuesday on an alleged probation violation."
The strangest thing about this incident was that she didn't seem to put up a fight when she was abducted.
From New York City - Body of Missing Girl Found Dead:
"The body of an 11-year-old girl whose abduction was captured by a surveillance camera has been found and a mechanic has been charged with her murder, officials said Friday.
Sarasota County Sheriff Bill Balkwill refused to say where Carlie Brucia was found, saying it is an active crime scene.
He said Joseph P. Smith, 37, has been charged with her murder. He is believed to be the tattooed man in a mechanic's shirt who was seen in a car wash surveillance video leading Carlie away by the arm Sunday evening, authorities said.
He has been held without bail since Tuesday on an alleged probation violation."
Zook Demotes Zaunbrecher at UF
Offense was already sputtering, makes me wonder why you wouldn't bring someone in with a proven track record.
From Gatorsports.com:
"Zook demoted offensive coordinator Ed Zaunbrecher and promoted outside receivers coach Larry Fedora to the position.
'Larry's going to run the offense,' Zook said. 'They are both great coaches, and the system's not going to change. I just wanted a little more tempo, a little more upbeat, and I think Larry will do that.'
Already with one opening on his staff after defensive backs coach Mike Woodford was fired Jan. 3, Zook could have another one today. He said he was unsure whether Zaunbrecher would remain on the staff as quarterbacks coach.
'It's up to Ed,' Zook said. 'I told Ed and I left and told him we'd talk again in the morning. I hope he stays on to coach the quarterbacks.'"
From Gatorsports.com:
"Zook demoted offensive coordinator Ed Zaunbrecher and promoted outside receivers coach Larry Fedora to the position.
'Larry's going to run the offense,' Zook said. 'They are both great coaches, and the system's not going to change. I just wanted a little more tempo, a little more upbeat, and I think Larry will do that.'
Already with one opening on his staff after defensive backs coach Mike Woodford was fired Jan. 3, Zook could have another one today. He said he was unsure whether Zaunbrecher would remain on the staff as quarterbacks coach.
'It's up to Ed,' Zook said. 'I told Ed and I left and told him we'd talk again in the morning. I hope he stays on to coach the quarterbacks.'"
Thursday, February 5, 2004
'Great Number' Dead Near Beijing
From what? We'll have to wait to know...
From ABCNEWS.com : Report: 'Great Number' Dead Near Beijing:
" A 'great number of people' were killed and many others injured Thursday at a holiday gathering outside the Chinese capital, the official Xinhua News Agency said.
The agency's brief report quoted police sources and gave no details. It said the accident whose nature it didn't specify occurred in Miyun County, a suburb of Beijing."
From ABCNEWS.com : Report: 'Great Number' Dead Near Beijing:
" A 'great number of people' were killed and many others injured Thursday at a holiday gathering outside the Chinese capital, the official Xinhua News Agency said.
The agency's brief report quoted police sources and gave no details. It said the accident whose nature it didn't specify occurred in Miyun County, a suburb of Beijing."
Not Just the Evangelicals
Catholic Exchange and Ascension Press announce the Catholic Passion Outreach today!
I have stated this before, giving that this movie is based largely on the revelations of Anne Catherine Emmerich which are very very Catholic in their telling of the Passion of Christ--the evangelicals may be doing us a favor by getting people to see it. Now what will we do with all those who discover Christ leaving his disciples the Eucharist?
I have stated this before, giving that this movie is based largely on the revelations of Anne Catherine Emmerich which are very very Catholic in their telling of the Passion of Christ--the evangelicals may be doing us a favor by getting people to see it. Now what will we do with all those who discover Christ leaving his disciples the Eucharist?
Albany Bishop Accused of Inappropriate Relationship
That led to suicide...
From Capital News 9 | 24 Hour Local News | Capital Region:
"Albany Bishop Howard Hubbard has been accused of having an inappropriate relationship more than 20 years ago.
Attorney John Aretakis and his client Andrew Zalay are accusing Hubbard of having a sexual relationship with Zalay's brother Tom in the 1970s, before Hubbard became bishop. Tom Zalay committed suicide in 1978.
Andrew Zalay said, 'As a bishop, I think he has unfairly used his position in the church to get what he wants from me. So that's my brother crying out to me. I mean, you can't be simpler than that. I wish he could be here.'
Andrew said he wants to make sure no other family has to endure what they had to. Tom left behind his diary in which Andrew claims there's clear indication Bishop Howard Hubbard had a sexual relationship with Tom in the late 1970s. "
From Capital News 9 | 24 Hour Local News | Capital Region:
"Albany Bishop Howard Hubbard has been accused of having an inappropriate relationship more than 20 years ago.
Attorney John Aretakis and his client Andrew Zalay are accusing Hubbard of having a sexual relationship with Zalay's brother Tom in the 1970s, before Hubbard became bishop. Tom Zalay committed suicide in 1978.
Andrew Zalay said, 'As a bishop, I think he has unfairly used his position in the church to get what he wants from me. So that's my brother crying out to me. I mean, you can't be simpler than that. I wish he could be here.'
Andrew said he wants to make sure no other family has to endure what they had to. Tom left behind his diary in which Andrew claims there's clear indication Bishop Howard Hubbard had a sexual relationship with Tom in the late 1970s. "
Wednesday, February 4, 2004
Willie Williams Picks U of Miami
But may end up in jail in farm land, (see previous post). Now we see why he didn't like U of Florida all that much...
From The Gainesvillesun.com:
"Carol City High School linebacker Willie Williams signed with the University of Miami on Wednesday but before he plays for the Hurricanes he has some legal problems in Gainesville to clear up.
Three separate sworn complaints were filed against Williams after his recruiting visit to Gainesville last weekend.
The first was for battery on Saturday night on the second floor of the Reitz Union. According to a University of Florida Police Department report, Williams grabbed a female student from the front against her will while she was walking to the stairs with her boyfriend.
The second incident occurred at 2:30 on Sunday morning at the Royal Blue Night Club. Akeem Thompson of Gainesville told the Gainesville Police Dept. that Williams 'started hitting him with his fist for no apparent reason.'
Thompson picked Williams out of a photo lineup and Williams later admitted hitting Thompson.
Two hours later, according to the UPD, Williams discharged three fire extinguishers at the UF Hilton Conference Center where the recruits stayed during their visits.
The latter charge is a felony. "
From The Gainesvillesun.com:
"Carol City High School linebacker Willie Williams signed with the University of Miami on Wednesday but before he plays for the Hurricanes he has some legal problems in Gainesville to clear up.
Three separate sworn complaints were filed against Williams after his recruiting visit to Gainesville last weekend.
The first was for battery on Saturday night on the second floor of the Reitz Union. According to a University of Florida Police Department report, Williams grabbed a female student from the front against her will while she was walking to the stairs with her boyfriend.
The second incident occurred at 2:30 on Sunday morning at the Royal Blue Night Club. Akeem Thompson of Gainesville told the Gainesville Police Dept. that Williams 'started hitting him with his fist for no apparent reason.'
Thompson picked Williams out of a photo lineup and Williams later admitted hitting Thompson.
Two hours later, according to the UPD, Williams discharged three fire extinguishers at the UF Hilton Conference Center where the recruits stayed during their visits.
The latter charge is a felony. "
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