Grant,
If the bishop is not handling the situation correctly, and I don't think he is, there is not much you can do except pray for the priest, the bishop, and the woman involved.
You could write to the papal nuncio over the issue, but I doubt that will go anywhere. If you really can't deal with the priest, I suppose you could change parishes, but I would spend some time in prayer for him first, and, yes, forgive him, even if that seems like a cop-out.
This benefits you, because Jesus said if we do not forgive others their sins, He will not forgive us our sins.
Vengeance is mine, says the Lord; I will repay
(Romans 10:19, Hebrews 10:30, Deuteronomy 32:35)
The priest will receive the appropriate punishment from God for his sins (as we must remember we all will). There is no need to be anxious that justice be done; if it is not done in this life, it will be done in the next life, whether it is Purgatory or Hell.
Your main concern is to worry about yourself, your own sins, and the dangers of unforgiveness on your own soul. Let me be clear: What he did was grievously wrong, and merits Hell if he does not repent of it, but again that is for the Lord to judge and deal with. If you need to protect your family, do so in an appropriate fashion.
Eric
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