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Atlanta, Ga., Apr 21, 2009 / 03:14 am (CNA).- The Legion of Christ and Southern Catholic College (SCC) have signed a memorandum that opens the possibility for the college to become a Legion institution. “We are excited about this development,” Jeremiah J. Ashcroft, president of SCC, said in a Monday statement. “By collaborating with the Legion, we’ll be able to attract students from across North America and develop programs with institutions around the world. This expanded reach and support greatly enhances our ability to achieve our mission to prepare moral and ethical leaders who will enlighten society and glorify God.”

Father Scott Reilly, LC, territorial director for the Legion, said the Legion can accelerate its desire to offer a “greater contribution” to higher education in North America by working with SCC. However, the agreement is “not a done deal yet.”

“Southern Catholic is a great college and there would be considerable sharing of best practices with our existing institutions,” Fr. Reilly said. “I expect that SCC will experience significant growth in student population in the years ahead, with added growth coming from Legion-affiliated secondary schools in North America.”

SCC was founded in 2000 as a co-educational liberal arts college. It is Georgia’s first and only residential Catholic college. It has more than 200 students on its campus in Dawsonville, Georgia.

The Legion of Christ, a religious congregation of Pontifical right, was founded in 1941. It operates in 22 countries and has 800 priests and more than 2,600 seminarians. It operates 15 universities, 50 institutes of higher education, and 176 schools.

In January it was revealed that the founder of the Legion, Fr. Marcel Maciel, had fathered a child with a mistress 22 years ago, and that the Legion had been financially supporting them since.

In March Pope Benedict XVI ordered an Apostolic Visitation of Legion of Christ institutions. The visitation was to begin after Easter.

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Published by: robert epperly
weaverville nc usa 07/03/2009 10:13 PM EST

Satan can and will attack any and all great saints. Its not proven that he abused anyone. "By their fruits you will know them." read my book "sons of thunder"

Published by: Janice Brown
Palm Desert, CA, USA 07/02/2009 02:27 PM EST

Remember Jesus said 'It is by your fruits you will know them'. If you have met a Legionaire Priest or Brother, you have met a holy man. God permitted this and He will bring good out of it. Yes, we need to get rid of the weeds but we don't want to trample the good plants. Prayer is needed to encourage those who have chosen this Order.

Published by: Steve H
Nashville, TN 04/24/2009 06:52 AM EST

Pleeae! Fr. Marciel is dead and gone. The idea that anyone else in the order knew of his sin is vitriolic nonsense. The LCs are excellent priests with a deep and authentic love of Christ. When can we stop beating-up on the innocent for others sins?
-Steve

Published by: MikeS
Providence, RI 04/22/2009 06:53 AM EST

And no mention of the LofC founder, Fr. Maciel being credibly accused of sexually abusing young men and boys entrusted to his care. And, of John Paul II looking the other way because of the pot of gold Maciel delivered to the Vatican? Is that because we can stomach father abusing a woman and that's OK?

And, let's not forget that there were dozens of men close to Maciel who knew he was abusing boys and young men and did nothing. They are still in charge in the corrupt organization.

When will we wake up and withold funds and protect our kids. Do not offer your child up as a sacrifice to any priest of bishop. You too shall be judged.

Published by: Don Swenson
Calgry, Canada 04/21/2009 02:05 PM EST

This would be a travesty and such a turning back to pre-vatican Catholicism with a link to a charism of its founder as an evil and deceptive man.

D. Swenson

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