by C4C Guest Blogger Last Friday night, I saw the movie “Spotlight” with two friends. It had been on my “to do” list since I had first seen the trailer. As a Clergy Abuse Survivor, it was interesting to me how the Catholic Church would be portrayed. All too often, Catholic apologists bash the media … Continue reading A Survivor’s Take On ‘Spotlight’

Click here to read, "'Spotlight' portrayal of sex abuse scandal is making the Catholic Church uncomfortable all over again," by Michelle Boorstein, November 9, 2015, The Washington Post. Excerpt: “The sin and crime of sexual abuse sadly still happens. And while failing to report on or remove an offender is rare in comparison with past … Continue reading Catholic Church Child Sex Abuse Scandal Rightfully Remains in ‘Spotlight’

"Spotlight" opens in limited-release today. This movie about the Pulitzer-prize winning Boston Globe journalists who broke the clergy abuse story may finally raise awareness to the level of outrage needed to create real change, if not in the Church, in our laws regarding the statute of limitations. Because I'm not a victim, many have wondered … Continue reading Spotlight: Movie Shines a Light On Current Problem

"We've gone out of our way to explore in the past in response to the grand juries," he said. "I think the people responsible for the grand jury reports would acknowledge our response as being very positive and thorough. The fact that people want more - what is the more they want that we haven't … Continue reading What Would You Like to Be Done About Clergy Sex Abuse? Archbishop Chaput Wants to Know.

Excerpt from ABC.com, Sept. 27, 2015 Pope Francis met with victims of clerical sex abuse today and promised to hold those responsible accountable. The 30 minute meeting was with five adults who had suffered sexual abuse as minors by the clergy or members of their family or teachers, according to the Vatican. The meeting, held … Continue reading Pope Addresses Clergy Abuse Victims in Philadelphia

Click here to read: "The Latest: Pope lauds bishops' response to sex abuse crisis," by Associated Press, MSN.com, Sept. 23, 2015 Excerpt: Speaking before the bishops Wednesday at a worship service in Washington, Francis lauded them for what he called their "generous commitment to bring healing to victims." He praised them for having courage and … Continue reading Has a Bishop Helped You Heal from Clergy Sex Abuse and the Cover Up?

Click here to read: "A conflict for abuse victims," by Julia Terruso and Jeremy Roebuck, The Inquirer, Philly.com, Sept. 17, 2015 Excerpt: Mariana Sorensen, the retired prosecutor who authored both grand jury reports in Philadelphia, said the stalemate on a change to the statute law was most troublesome for parishes far from the city. "People … Continue reading Clergy Sex-Abuse Victim Tunes Out Pope’s Visit

"Statutes of limitations exist to ensure a just verdict can be reached," said Amy Hill, spokeswoman for the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference, the bishops' political arm in the state. "Over time witnesses' memories fade, evidence is lost or never found, and in many instances perpetrators or witnesses may be deceased." - Reuters.com Hill's argument doesn't hold … Continue reading Catholic Church Continues to Lobby Against Child Protection Law Reforms