Clerical Errors

“Clerical Errors is a brilliant example of speaking the truth in love at a very crucial moment for today’s Catholics. While honestly facing up to the issues confronting our Church, Peter Murnane, in the mold of Pope Francis, points us in the direction we need to take if we are to be authentic voices in today’s world.”


—Pat Power, retired auxiliary bishop of Canberra and Goulburn





“As we journey together as a Church community towards much-needed institutional transformation, we need strong and hopeful voices like Peter Murnane to point out our deficiencies and to offer healing.”


—John Warhurst, Australian National University





“Murnane writes prophetically, asking grave questions about the destructive impact of clericalism on the core mission of Jesus as a servant Church, where all are invited, welcomed and flourish as a community of radical service and equality in our fractured world. Not without hope, and by the leverage of his own life choices, Murnane calls us to be part of that reform, believing we are at a crossroads where Christ’s message is at stake.”


—Sheila Flynn, Siena College, Australia





“Murnane provides an insider’s lens on the damage wrought by the culture of clericalism. He makes a compelling case for reform of the Catholic Church, emphasizing the dysfunctional exercise of power and privilege.”


—Francis Sullivan, former CEO, Truth, Justice, and Healing Council





“A vivid and accurate explanation of the causal connection between clericalism (a deadly virus) and child sexual abuse (a deadly symptom). This work is unique because it exposes the systemic causes of clericalism with a depth and insight not provided by others. To truly comprehend clerical sex abuse this book is essential.”


—Thomas Doyle, clergy sexual abuse advocate