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

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

Catholics4Change Launches Virtual Global Community

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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

10 Years and a New Beginning for Catholics4Change

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by Susan Matthews Nothing has changed since the 2011 Grand Jury Report. A few new policies and millions in payouts don't fix what is broken within the Philadelphia Archdiocese or the Vatican. But this is not a pessimistic post fueled by righteous indignation. My anger is topped off with hope. While nothing changed, everything has … Continue reading 10 Years and a New Beginning for Catholics4Change