There are some nasty spiteful Catholic priests possibly because their family ear marked them for priesthood from a very early age.
We also had some wonderful priests who were very dedicated and quite reasoned in their expectations.
The vicars and choir masters in some non Catholic Churches also used their position to cover up their paedophile intent.
There were families who ignored complaints that their children were being abused by family, family friends, teachers, scoutmasters and the list goes on.
Fortunately we are, hopefully much more aware nowadays and are unlikely to be fobbed off.