Click here to read, “Church Whistle-Blowers Join Forces on Abuse,” by Laurie Goodstein, The New York Times, May, 20 2013 Excerpt: Although they know they could face repercussions, they have banded together to push the new pope to clean house and the American bishops to enforce the zero-tolerance policies they adopted more than a decade […]
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Help Protect Children: Ask Majority Leader to Call Up House Bill 342
May 16, 2013 
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Please send out this letter to your state representative. Locate their contact information by clicking here. To: All Members of the General Assembly From: Date: Re: Ask Majority Leader Turzai to Call Up House Bill 342 HB 342 proposed by Rep. Marguerite Quinn prevents the disclosure of the names of victims of child sexual […]
Read moreChurch Found Compliant… with Coverups
May 13, 2013 29 Comments
With so much compliance, why are there still so many issues? The archdioceses of Philadelphia and Kansas City have always been found in compliance. Clearly, there are many who would beg to differ – the newest victims, the courts, the parents, law enforcement, etc. Who wants to bet that Newark will always be in found […]
Read moreWorth Repeating – We Need More Answers
April 7, 2013 38 Comments
The Philadelphia priests removed from ministry have three options: 1- Live a life of prayer and penance. 2- Laicization. 3- Appeal to the Vatican. The archdiocese has not updated the public on what each of the priests removed from ministry has chosen. Their choices impact the laity and society in general. There are no official […]
Read moreQuestions About Permanently Removed Priests Unanswered
March 12, 2013 11 Comments
Black smoke rose at the Vatican today, but I was thinking about the smoke screen here in Philadelphia until the 2011 Grand Jury Report cleared the air. That report, rather than concern or morality, was what prompted Cardinal Rigali to remove 26 “unsuitable” priests from ministry for investigation. According to court documents the Philadelphia hierarchy […]
Read moreUnderstanding the Vatican Mindset
February 11, 2013 111 Comments
The U.S. broadcast news, with the notable exception of Cokie Roberts – whose mother was ambassador to the Vatican, seems clueless in regard to the mindset of the College of Cardinals. These insulated men don’t bother themselves with the daily life of the average American. They are not concerned with popularity or being liked. I […]
Read morePope Benedict To Resign: Catholic Children Need a Protective Papa
February 11, 2013 38 Comments
What impact did the the clergy sex abuse scandal have on Pope Benedict’s resignation? What impact will Pope Benedict’s resignation have the on clergy sex abuse scandal? The answer to the first question is none. The answer to the second is probably none. Cover up scandals across Ireland, Australia, the U.S., Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, […]
Read moreNewark Priest Accused of Sex Abuse Remains in Ministry
February 6, 2013 22 Comments
Click here to read, “Newark archdiocese stands by ministry of priest accused of sex abuse,” by Carl Bunderson, Catholic News Agency, Feb. 6, 2013 “The Archdiocese of Newark affirmed its decision to allow a priest accused of abusing a minor to remain in ministry, stressing that they are complying with authorities and prohibiting any interaction […]
Read moreHBO Tonight: Mea Maxima Culpa
February 4, 2013 69 Comments
Click here to read: “Nostra Maxima Culpa,” dish.andrew sullivan.com, Feb. 4, 2013 Excerpt: “Alex Gibney’s new documentary on the child-rape epidemic in the Catholic Church that raged for decades (and maybe centuries), Mea Maxima Culpa, debuts tonight on HBO. I’ve watched it twice. It is both an inspiring testament to faith and truth – as […]
Read more‘Billy’ Testifies About Sexual Abuse By Priest and Teacher
January 17, 2013 6 Comments
Click here to read: “Man, 24, testifies of childhood assaults by priest, teacher,” by Allison Steel, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philly.com, January 16. Excerpt: The first time Billy ever spoke of being molested was in an impulsive confession to his best friend in high school, he testified, when the two were sophomores. They were discussing a […]
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