He is highest - ranking Catholic official sentenced during child abuse scandal . Bishop Finn failed to immediately arrest a priest involved in child pornography . The priest , Shawn Ratigan , pleaded guilty in 2005 . During that time Ratigan continued to work for the church . Decision by judge protected the children from having their names changed .
He is highest - ranking Catholic official sentenced during child abuse scandal . Bishop Finn failed to immediately arrest a priest involved in child pornography . The priest , Shawn Ratigan , pleaded guilty in 2005 . Decision by judge protected the children from having their names changed .