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Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast

Baltimore: Sister Cathy and the Voice of the Archdiocese

Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast

Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins

True Crime, History, Society & Culture

4.5 β€’ 992 Ratings

πŸ—“οΈ 6 February 2019

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

In this key twentieth episode, the team embarks on a path few have treaded, securing a sit-down with a high-ranking official from the Archdiocese of Baltimore. This two-part interview with the Vice-Chancellor represents a monumental step forward in our ongoing quest to revealed the events surrounding the tragic and mysterious death of Sister Cathy Cesnik.

With a sensitive and sobering reminder to survivors of clergy abuse, this episode ventures into discussions that may unearth painful truths and trigger distressing memories. Our approach remains cautious, yet unflinching, as we work through the complex and often dark corridors of this historical case.

As a journalist, my commitment to maintaining a respectful discourse does not undermine the resolve to ask hard-hitting questions. This dialogue with the Archdiocese is about persistence, respect, and the relentless pursuit of the truth. Listeners are invited to join us in this rare encounter as we dissect the church's narrative, confront the silence that has overshadowed Sister Cathy's story for too long, and perhaps come closer to understanding the intricacies of this decades-old mystery.

It's a significant moment for all those who seek answers, and for the voices that have been quieted by time and turmoil. This episode is not just a chapter in storytelling; it's a record of history, an assertion of accountability, and a tribute to the power of journalistic inquiry.
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Transcript

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0:00.0

And the Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, Today I'm joined with Sean Kane and Sean you represent the Archdiocese of Baltimore is that right?

0:38.0

That's correct.

0:39.0

What is your position with them?

0:40.5

My title is Vice Chancellor and I'm the Executive Director of the Department of Communications.

0:46.0

I'm not Catholic. So can you tell me what it means to be a Chancellor?

0:51.0

There are two very distinct and different titles.

0:54.7

The chancellor is a canonical position.

0:57.6

Our current chancellor is holds degrees and civil and clinical law and her job is basically to make sure that

1:04.4

that the church's policies and practices are consistent with canon law. A vice

1:09.0

chancellor is more of an honorary title. It was given to me by then Cardinal O'Brien. Prior to his elevation to a

1:16.2

position in Rome, I've been here 15 years, gone on 16 years and my primary responsibilities

1:22.1

are communications related.

1:24.0

So I guide and advise the Archbishop and the leadership

1:29.4

bureau in terms of our communications responsibilities. And part of that includes joining you for this

1:35.4

podcast today.

1:36.4

You'll notice throughout this that I might ask questions that are more specific because I would

1:41.8

like to know more information because of course I'm not

1:44.6

Catholic so a lot of the terms doesn't doesn't ring for me so I'm hoping that you don't mind

1:49.9

if I ask for clarification. Yeah no I, I would much rather you do that.

1:54.0

It's we're all still learning.

1:55.4

So even those of us who are Catholic,

1:57.2

we sometimes need to brush up, so I'm

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