Not good the heat is on
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This was discussed ad nauseum previously.
This is in probable litigation so the school at this time cannot comment. Let's wait until all the facts come out and are made public.
This is in probable litigation so the school at this time cannot comment. Let's wait until all the facts come out and are made public.
Very unfortunate press for Seton Hall and all avoidable if the BORs made a good decision. By the way, Mikie Sherill should Shut up. This has nothing to do with her.
Sure it does…she wants to be your next governor
She’s my Congresswomen and very popular in her district and there was talk about her running for Senator .
This is a follow up article with more details on what Seton Hall's own report says he covered up, and there are more quotes rightfully calling out the university and decision makers for their abject failure. Light needs to continue to be shined on this until Meier, Hank, and others involved resign or are removed. They need to go.
There is nothing new other than quotes from public officials who only know what has been alleged. Quotes from someone who read the article are meaningless. This is a mud slinging.
The president, Monsignor Joseph Reilly, was not accused of abuse himself, but investigators said he knew of sexual abuse allegations on campus and did not properly report them. Investigators recommended, pursuant to a responsive action plan the school’s governing body adopted, Reilly be removed as a seminary leader and member of university boards.
Now he’s president.
So he's Joe Paterno in a clerical collar. But it apparently gets worse, as the corruption extends to the university's lay governance:
At Seton Hall, more than half a dozen regents — including the chair, who led the presidential search — were on the board or named to it when investigators shared their findings about Reilly, and they unanimously approved him to lead the university.
Now he’s president.
So he's Joe Paterno in a clerical collar. But it apparently gets worse, as the corruption extends to the university's lay governance:
At Seton Hall, more than half a dozen regents — including the chair, who led the presidential search — were on the board or named to it when investigators shared their findings about Reilly, and they unanimously approved him to lead the university.
then they made him president. there are a lot of penn state ragers here not commenting on this one
this is really bad.
this is really bad.
Release the report and let the chips fall where they may.
Sure seems to me like what should happen. However, it is almost axiomatic that institutions are inclined to lie and/or shade the truth in such situations. Even otherwise honest and good institutions fall prey to this.
Here is the channel 11 segment, with video that aired on news this morning.
Truly unfortunate but totally avoidable. Can't have the face of the school associated with that. It's certainly a challenge finding a good Pres but let's move on and get the next one right. This is not gonna end well again. BORs is really on a roll the last few years.
There's pattern on all of this the last few decades or so and that's the makeup of the BOR. They can be great at what they do professionally but they failed leading our school. Until they go or change then the tragedy will end
But wait there's more
Today on NJ Globe
Msgr. Joseph Reilly, the president of Seton Hall University, is facing severe criticism for looking the other way on sexual abuse allegations in matters linked to Theodore McCarrick, the defrocked former cardinal. The Seton Hall Board of Regents seems to be in “nothing to see here” mode. As public affairs and crisis management professionals, what would be your advice on how Seton Hall should handle this?
Alex: A sharp and focused communications strategy cannot outrun abject immorality, particularly if there is an unwillingness to admit to wrongdoing. Professionals can help craft apologies, a plan of action, or even a tasteful resignation, but we cannot excuse the inexcusable. And while I am a fierce believer in loyalty, the truth always comes out in these situations, so do you (as a professional) want your name forever linked to some kind of cover up? If you’re facing something as serious as this, the best thing you can do is state your best advice and resign if it is not taken. Loyalty is a two-way street, and no one should be forced to sign up for that.
Dan: Their handling of the situation truly baffles the mind. If, in theory, Monsignor Reilly did nothing wrong and followed the proper protocol, why not come out and say that? And on the flip side, if he did in fact look the other way, then why is he still in the position of President? Their actions (and lack thereof) have only exacerbated their problems. A masterclass in bad crisis comms
Sometimes, the most important thing to do in crisis comms is put your head down and say nothing. This is not one of those times. They should put out a clear, direct statement that explains the situation, and they pivot and move forward. That is, of course, if he has nothing to hide.
If they don’t directly address this situation, it will follow Monsignor Reilly for the rest of his time in office. It’s not too late to act now.
Msgr. Joseph Reilly, the president of Seton Hall University, is facing severe criticism for looking the other way on sexual abuse allegations in matters linked to Theodore McCarrick, the defrocked former cardinal. The Seton Hall Board of Regents seems to be in “nothing to see here” mode. As public affairs and crisis management professionals, what would be your advice on how Seton Hall should handle this?
Alex: A sharp and focused communications strategy cannot outrun abject immorality, particularly if there is an unwillingness to admit to wrongdoing. Professionals can help craft apologies, a plan of action, or even a tasteful resignation, but we cannot excuse the inexcusable. And while I am a fierce believer in loyalty, the truth always comes out in these situations, so do you (as a professional) want your name forever linked to some kind of cover up? If you’re facing something as serious as this, the best thing you can do is state your best advice and resign if it is not taken. Loyalty is a two-way street, and no one should be forced to sign up for that.
Dan: Their handling of the situation truly baffles the mind. If, in theory, Monsignor Reilly did nothing wrong and followed the proper protocol, why not come out and say that? And on the flip side, if he did in fact look the other way, then why is he still in the position of President? Their actions (and lack thereof) have only exacerbated their problems. A masterclass in bad crisis comms
Sometimes, the most important thing to do in crisis comms is put your head down and say nothing. This is not one of those times. They should put out a clear, direct statement that explains the situation, and they pivot and move forward. That is, of course, if he has nothing to hide.
If they don’t directly address this situation, it will follow Monsignor Reilly for the rest of his time in office. It’s not too late to act now.
I mean what is Seton Hall doing? They had someone who was highly qualified already in the acting position when Reilly was named. She was so qualified that Gonzaga tabbed her to be President. So not only did we hire someone who is embroiled in a scandal after being sued by the previous President, we then lose our own in house person to Gonzaga. wtf???
Actual documents here are clear evidence. There's no valid defense anymore.
I don't know who Alex and Dan are but they are 100% right.
Just my opinion but it feels like Cardinal Tobin doubled down on keeping Reilly. BORs should have made it clear he couldn’t even be a candidate. This is not good for SHU. Passerini would have been the smart choice. Terrible continuing look for SHU. We had a BORs driven problem with our last Prez and now a candidate who should have been disqualified who is the Prez and linked to the continuing, seemingly never ending Catholic Church sex abuse scandal. This is truly a crisis at SHU.
