Reply From Fr Ken Wolfe

Fr Wolfe orignally replied to my e-mail by requesting a phone discussion, which I thought was prompt, courteous, and appropriate, and which I agreed to. However, this discussion appears to be off. Here is his revised reply:

Dear Mr. Bruce:

The Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter has a serious commitment to the protection of all children, youth, and adults at risk. We most certainly attend to any concerns related to the safety of children. However, in your attached e-mail, you don’t say children are being abused or neglected, that you have witnessed any abuse or neglect, or that someone who has experienced such misconduct has asked for your assistance. Rather, your complaint appears to be part of your general animus towards Father Bartus as is evident from your blog.

If you have a credible suspicion of abuse, neglect, or maltreatment of a child, youth, or other person please report it immediately to the Orange County Child Protective Services at 714-940-1000 or 800-207-4464. CPS has a 24 hour hotline, 7 days a week.

You may also consult detailed instructions on How to Report an Allegation of Physical Abuse and/or Neglect on the Ordinariate website. Simply use the Quick Link: To Report Abuse under Safe Environment: Protecting Children and Youth on our homepage. http://www.usordinariate.org/

The Ordinariate has policies on the use of alcoholic beverages in communities such as Blessed John Henry Newman. If there is a serious concern about whether actions are in compliance with our policy on the use of alcoholic beverages on parish properties, a person who has first-hand experience should bring the facts to the attention of the Ordinary or Vicar General.

Sincerely yours,

Fr. Ken Wolfe
Director of Child and Youth Protection
The Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter

I assume this altered position came after consultation with his superiors.