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
Guest Blog by John Delaney I struggle with my faith and my beliefs in a higher power. I’m not sure if that stems from being abused by a priest or if it stems from my questioning religion and religious beliefs. But I do believe in something, I just don’t have a name or a face … Continue reading Survivor Feels Some Hope After Meeting Philly Bishop
Join CHILD USA and SNAP on Wednesday 2/26 for an exclusive sneak peak of ‘A Peloton of One,’ a documentary following Dave Ohlmuller’s journey across the country to bring awareness to child sex abuse advocacy and statute of limitations reform. As part of the CHILD USA Film Series, the screening will be followed by a … Continue reading CHILD USA and SNAP Film Screening
Last week a few of us from Catholics4Change attended a presentation at Villanova University given by Fr Hans Zollner, president of the Center for Child Protection at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. Of all the information that Fr Zollner provided, one fact that spoke volumes was that there are only 18 people on staff … Continue reading It’s Up To Us Now
It has been so encouraging to see laity from all over the country begin to realize that information is key in protecting children. This past year we have seen lay groups form in various dioceses, arming themselves with information and asking the questions that need to be asked to keep kids safe. Their questions will … Continue reading The Standards of Ministerial Behavior and Boundaries
The list of clergy assignments in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is posted in May of each year and the priests settle into their new assignments a few weeks later in June. A few times throughout the year there are additional changes to the clergy assignments due to retirements, deaths, health leave, personal leave, or sabbaticals. … Continue reading Clerical Inconsistencies
Guest Blog by a Philadelphia Survivor There is a wonderful Christmas song by Amy Grant called "Grownup Christmas List". It is one of my favorite and speaks to the true meaning of Christmas - compassion, happiness, peace. When listening to it the other day, I thought of my own Christmas List - a "Survivor's Christmas … Continue reading A Survivor’s Christmas Wish
When the two year window opened in New Jersey on December 1st for residents who had been previously time barred from filing lawsuits for the sexual abuse they suffered, it also allowed for some Pennsylvania survivors to file suit because their abuse occurred in the state of New Jersey Two cases that were filed against … Continue reading Some PA Survivors Can Climb Through Jersey’s Open Window
Here's the who's who of who handles clergy child sex abuse issues at the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Here's the most clear and thorough analysis of the bills the Senate passed in regard to changing the PA constitution to reform child SOL.
