Also, shame on the reporter who put these stories out of context! The victim went to CONFESSION, she did not seek COUNSELING from Rev. Michael Seifert. Or where you not paying attention when this was on trial? I am appalled by this reporter.
I just want to give thanks to all whom were involved in this case. If it wasn't for the victim, Rev. Michael Seifert, and everyone else through this entire digusting event my child could have endured more. I am so very thankful that this was all brought out before matters could have became much worse. I was brought up in a Catholic background and I can totally understand where the viewers are coming from. Believe me I don't agree with the confession box , especially when it pertains to something of this nature. However, as a priest he can not go outside that and report such a heinous crime, but yet he had to live with that burden of guilt in his heart. When this all came about, the victim contacted this priest and he was more than helpful. They filed all the proper paper work to the "higher ups", and Rev. Michael Seifert was able to speak. For a man to remember ever detail of this crime after alittle over 20 years should tell us all something. He made his statement and was very helpful!! My child is also a victim from this man, and yes there are charges pending in another state. I just want everyone to please cut down on some of the ignorant comments.
I hope everyone that reads this can understand the pain that the family has endured. I want to thank the victim, and Rev. Michael Seifert for coming fourth. First off, I want to say Shame on the reporter of this article. The victim did not seek counseling from Rev. Michael Seifert. The victim went to confession and confided in him about the traumatic events that she has and was going through! Catholic priest can not go outside the confessional box, instead they live with that on their heart for life!!! He lived with that terrible secret, and after decades of keeping that in and all the proper paper work was file he came fourth. He remembered ever graphic detail, and was more than willing to testify if this went to trial!!!! If it was not for this man, alot of those charges may not have stuck. Yeah he would have got slapped with afew but he would not have got what he deserved!!!! I am so very grateful for the victim and Rev. Michael Seifert!!!! Thankyou all so much. I am the parent to the charges that are pending in South Carolina. My child could have suffered so much if it was not for these people. I thank God every night that this came fourth before anything of this nature could have happened to my child.
One more thing...to the news reporter. Michael Parent was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio. He just resided in South Carolina.
I hope everyone that reads this can understand the pain that the family has endured. I want to thank the victim, and Rev. Michael Seifert for coming fourth. First off, I want to say Shame on the reporter of this article. The victim did not seek counseling from Rev. Michael Seifert. The victim went to confession and confided in him about the traumatic events that she has and was going through! Catholic priest can not go outside the confessional box, instead they live with that on their heart for life!!! He lived with that terrible secret, and after decades of keeping that in and all the proper paper work was file he came fourth. He remembered ever graphic detail, and was more than willing to testify if this went to trial!!!! If it was not for this man, alot of those charges may not have stuck. Yeah he would have got slapped with afew but he would not have got what he deserved!!!! I am so very grateful for the victim and Rev. Michael Seifert!!!! Thankyou all so much. I am the parent to the charges that are pending in South Carolina. My child could have suffered so much if it was not for these people. I thank God every night that this came fourth before anything of this nature could have happened to my child.
One more thing...to the news reporter. Michael Parent was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio. He just resided in South Carolina.
Diocese stands by priest in rape case
Also, shame on the reporter who put these stories out of context! The victim went to CONFESSION, she did not seek COUNSELING from Rev. Michael Seifert. Or where you not paying attention when this was on trial? I am appalled by this reporter.
June 22, 2012 at 3:41 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Diocese stands by priest in rape case
I just want to give thanks to all whom were involved in this case. If it wasn't for the victim, Rev. Michael Seifert, and everyone else through this entire digusting event my child could have endured more. I am so very thankful that this was all brought out before matters could have became much worse. I was brought up in a Catholic background and I can totally understand where the viewers are coming from. Believe me I don't agree with the confession box , especially when it pertains to something of this nature. However, as a priest he can not go outside that and report such a heinous crime, but yet he had to live with that burden of guilt in his heart. When this all came about, the victim contacted this priest and he was more than helpful. They filed all the proper paper work to the "higher ups", and Rev. Michael Seifert was able to speak. For a man to remember ever detail of this crime after alittle over 20 years should tell us all something. He made his statement and was very helpful!! My child is also a victim from this man, and yes there are charges pending in another state. I just want everyone to please cut down on some of the ignorant comments.
Thankyou
June 22, 2012 at 3:36 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Man gets 13 years in prison for 13 years of raping minor
I hope everyone that reads this can understand the pain that the family has endured. I want to thank the victim, and Rev. Michael Seifert for coming fourth. First off, I want to say Shame on the reporter of this article. The victim did not seek counseling from Rev. Michael Seifert. The victim went to confession and confided in him about the traumatic events that she has and was going through! Catholic priest can not go outside the confessional box, instead they live with that on their heart for life!!! He lived with that terrible secret, and after decades of keeping that in and all the proper paper work was file he came fourth. He remembered ever graphic detail, and was more than willing to testify if this went to trial!!!! If it was not for this man, alot of those charges may not have stuck. Yeah he would have got slapped with afew but he would not have got what he deserved!!!! I am so very grateful for the victim and Rev. Michael Seifert!!!! Thankyou all so much. I am the parent to the charges that are pending in South Carolina. My child could have suffered so much if it was not for these people. I thank God every night that this came fourth before anything of this nature could have happened to my child.
One more thing...to the news reporter. Michael Parent was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio. He just resided in South Carolina.
God Bless you all
June 22, 2012 at 1:09 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Man gets 13 years in prison for 13 years of raping minor
I hope everyone that reads this can understand the pain that the family has endured. I want to thank the victim, and Rev. Michael Seifert for coming fourth. First off, I want to say Shame on the reporter of this article. The victim did not seek counseling from Rev. Michael Seifert. The victim went to confession and confided in him about the traumatic events that she has and was going through! Catholic priest can not go outside the confessional box, instead they live with that on their heart for life!!! He lived with that terrible secret, and after decades of keeping that in and all the proper paper work was file he came fourth. He remembered ever graphic detail, and was more than willing to testify if this went to trial!!!! If it was not for this man, alot of those charges may not have stuck. Yeah he would have got slapped with afew but he would not have got what he deserved!!!! I am so very grateful for the victim and Rev. Michael Seifert!!!! Thankyou all so much. I am the parent to the charges that are pending in South Carolina. My child could have suffered so much if it was not for these people. I thank God every night that this came fourth before anything of this nature could have happened to my child.
One more thing...to the news reporter. Michael Parent was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio. He just resided in South Carolina.
God Bless you all
June 22, 2012 at 1:09 a.m. permalink suggest removal