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Even After Abuse, Survivor Trusted and Hoped

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A survivor shared the comment below on Kathy Kane's post about the Philadelphia Catholic Church's continuing child protection problems. It's a case study of how the Archdiocese of Philadelphia ushers out the faithful while inviting in the unknowing. By a Philadelphia Catholic Survivor During my High School years at McDevitt, I was abused by the … Continue reading Even After Abuse, Survivor Trusted and Hoped

Survivors’ Lawyer Accused of Shocking Misconduct

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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

Father Quinter’s Essential Journalism Rule

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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

Philadelphia Archdiocese Faces New Abuse Lawsuit

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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

Catholics4Change Launches New Podcast: Revelations

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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

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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