Scandal in Schwechat: Dark secrets of a former pastor unveiled!

Scandal in Schwechat: Dark secrets of a former pastor unveiled!

In a shocking step, the parish of Schwechat near Vienna yesterday made serious accusations of child abuse against its late long -time pastor Helmut Blasch. According to an official letter that was read out during the services, Blasche is said to have committed sexual attacks on minor protection persons for many years. The parish announced that it can be opened openly and to promote the injustice and reconciliation and reconciliation, such as the Kathpress reported.

Pastor Werner Pirkner and his team apologized for the failure in the past and announced that they offer discussions and support offers for those affected and their relatives. It is particularly explosive that the Archdiocese of Vienna already knew about an incident a few years ago that led to a judicial conviction in 1996. At that time, the pastor continued to be left in service, which is now rated as insufficient. "We now know more about the persistent pedophile tendencies and would react immediately," explained Michael Prüller, press spokesman for the Archdiocese, as reported on Erzdioezese-wien.at

The parish now hits the fact that everyone who has had similar experiences or have become witnesses to the ombudsman of the Archdiocese of Vienna. This position is assured that all information is treated competently and independently. At the same time, the church provides financial and therapeutic help for victims. In the coming weeks, several information and support talks are planned, which are also available for the parish employees to process the darkest chapter of the past.