Accusations published that Cardinal Egan and Bishop Hubbard are homosexuals

Outing Cardinal Egan : Village Voice (Feb 7 2006)

Who knows whether Cardinal Edward Egan is sleeping soundly these days. But as head of the New York archdiocese—as the top Roman Catholic prelate in the state—he'd have every reason to be restless after the recent advent of a little-noticed lawsuit.

Who Would Take a Case Like This? : Village Voice

Manhattan attorney John Aretakis likes to say that he's in it for the long haul. And after 10 years of handling clergy-sexual-abuse cases—representing some 200 victims, from New York City to Albany and Long Island to Rochester—he has built a reputation as an aggressive foe of the Catholic Church. In the capital district, where he's taken on Bishop Howard Hubbard, he remains controversial.

Before this story broke, I had not heard of Father Bob Hoatson. On the surface, it sure looks me like a retaliatory suspension for criticism of the bishop's response to the crisis in 2002. I will have to do more reading.

On the other hand, it doesn't look like there's much evidence in public view now supporting the allegations with respect to Cardinal Egan.