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Monday, April 7, 2014

Overboard on Myers



In the beginning, it seemed reasonable enough.  The editors of the Newark Star Ledger, (NSL), buoyed by intensive investigative reporting shone a bright light on the sex scandal swirling around Michael Fugee.  Simultaneously, it focused its attention on the role of the Archbishop of Newark (NJ) in this matter. 

Fugee has since been removed from the Roman Catholic priesthood.  Others alleged to have had responsibility or influence over him have been disciplined, demoted, or removed from contact with youth.

Once the Fugee matter was resolved, the NSL refocused its attention on the planned Hunterdon County retirement home of Newark Archbishop, John J. Myers. 

The NSL’s editorial staff considers the place too extravagant and too expensive.  It wants him to sell it and to donate the money to charity.  It further insists that Myers quit his job as archbishop.