As a student at a Catholic college in the 1ate 1980's I wrote a paper for an English Comp class on the downfall of the televangelists. Many will remember that era as a time when one sexual scandal after another seemed to rock the televangelist world. Sexual assaults, "consensual" sex with congregants, hiring prostitutes, the … Continue reading Church Abuse Failures Put All Ages At Risk
Philadelphia Archdiocese Faces New Abuse Lawsuit
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia (AOP) faces new accusations of covering up clergy sexual abuse and misconduct. A lawsuit filed last Tuesday alleges the AOP's failure to disclose previous complaints regarding Father Kevin McGoldrick enabled his 2017 abuse of a college student in Nashville, TN. Catholics4Change began covering the McGoldrick case in 2020. Here's the bullet … Continue reading Philadelphia Archdiocese Faces New Abuse Lawsuit
McGoldrick Provides Case Study On Sins of the Present
Two years after her sexual assault in 2017, a student at Aquinas College in Nashville, TN, summons the courage to come forward. Susanna's* alleged perpetrator is Father Kevin McGoldrick, a former Archdiocese of Philadelphia priest with a questionable history. Her alleged assault coincides with ongoing apologies for "sins of the past" and claims of institutional … Continue reading McGoldrick Provides Case Study On Sins of the Present
Flavin Fallout Continues
Our blog post questioning why (Father) James Flavin is being portrayed as a priest in good standing in the National Catholic Register interview with Mark Wahlberg was highlighted tonight in a segment on Church Militant. The NCR interview with Wahlberg was publicity for the upcoming movie, Fr Stu, for which Flavin is the movie consultant. … Continue reading Flavin Fallout Continues
“Father Stu” Movie Publicity Misses the Marky Mark
Wahlberg's "Parish Priest" Father Flavin is a Lie By Kathy Kane "Father Stu," a soon to be released movie produced by and starring Mark Wahlberg, is a true story based on the rough and tumble life of Father Stuart Long who led a less than moral life prior to his vocation. The film chronicles his … Continue reading “Father Stu” Movie Publicity Misses the Marky Mark
Perez Dishonors Philly Survivors By Honoring Abusive Priest
Msgr. Philip Dowling ran down the stairs, shoes in hand. A horrified mother had just discovered him half-naked in her young daughter's bedroom.. That was his first but not last escape from punishment. Years later, the victim and her sister, participated in the first Grand Jury Report into child sex abuse in the Philadelphia Archdiocese. … Continue reading Perez Dishonors Philly Survivors By Honoring Abusive Priest
Catholics4Change Launches New Podcast: Revelations
The first episode of Revelations Podcast is now available on major podcast outlets. https://revelationspodcast.buzzsprout.com/1897275/9651198 Episode Resources:Catholics4Change.comCatholics4Change CommunitySNAP - Survivors Network of Those Abused By PriestsThe Archdiocese of Philadelphia2020 Annual Report Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People Priest to Return After Porn Investigation But Questions Remain - The Philadelphia InquirerAdult abuse case: accusations … Continue reading Catholics4Change Launches New Podcast: Revelations
Father Peter Foley Allegedly Abused Cardinal Dougherty Student In the 80s
The revolting revelations just keep coming. This lawsuit brings to light another example of the Philly Archdiocese's dangerous waiting game. Link to The Philadelphia Inquirer coverage here. As of this publication date, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia currently lists Father Peter Foley as having full faculties on its' clergy list. Philly priests depend upon the clergy … Continue reading Father Peter Foley Allegedly Abused Cardinal Dougherty Student In the 80s
Vatican’s Tech Tool Is Tone-Deaf
The Vatican has launched a “Click to Pray 2.0” app with the hopes of reaching a wider audience. This is what the hierarchy thinks is an important use of technology. How about a tracking app for abusive priests removed from ministry? The Church might have a wider audience if it didn't endanger children. Read here: Click to … Continue reading Vatican’s Tech Tool Is Tone-Deaf
The Case of Fr. Kevin McGoldrick
Chances are if you live in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia you might never have heard of Fr McGoldrick. He was ordained in 2003, and had a few parish assignments before seeming to end up a young unassigned priest. In 2013, when he was approved by Archbishop Chaput for an assignment outside of the Archdiocese, there … Continue reading The Case of Fr. Kevin McGoldrick