Reply to ...."Are you able to substantiate that this (figurative) 'tarring, feathering and re-education' actually occurred or it it just hearsay?   (Tridentinus)

Yes, I can.  Please refer to S.F. Chronicle (Nov. 24, 2000) article entitled "Burlingame Priest Sues S.F. Diocese".  As well, the S.F. Weekly News (Jan 14, 2004) article entitled "Settling Things Quietly".  They will tell you all you need to know...and more.