Child USA presents Jay Sefton's one-man show, "Unreconciled," at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman Center. Based on true events, the play explores child sex abuse within the Philadelphia Archdiocese, highlighting themes of resilience, faith, and identity. Sefton’s blend of humor and emotional depth makes this a must-see performance.
Philadelphia Catholics to learn that Archdiocese faces massive parish closures due to priest shortage.
As a victim of child sex abuse, Brian Kent naturally gained the trust of other survivors, becoming a go-to lawyer for their personal injury cases. The former Montgomery County, PA prosecutor served on the Board of Child USA, a think tank combatting child abuse, and received the National Center on Sexual Exploitation’s civilian leadership award. … Continue reading Survivors’ Lawyer Accused of Shocking Misconduct
The Angry Catholic podcast invited Kathy Kane to discuss the Archdiocese of "Filth-A-Delphia" and who is lurking at St. John Vianney in Chester County, PA. Listen to the episode here.
by Susan Matthews Father Paul Quinter scrawled edits in the margins of my first draft of adult life–correcting and adding clarity. Looking back 30-plus years later, I realize he wrote in indelible red ink. In 1991, Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua appointed him as The Catholic Standard and Times' new editor-in-chief. I’d been enjoying my first job … Continue reading Father Quinter’s Essential Journalism Rule
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
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
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
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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- October 10, 2021 The founders of Catholics4Change, an online forum dedicated to the prevention of clergy child sex abuse, have launched the Catholics4Change Community. The virtual and global platform allows Catholics, survivors, and advocates to communicate and collaborate virtually. "We didn't want the efforts of people working to prevent child sex … Continue reading Catholics4Change Launches Virtual Global Community
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