Father John Paul has chosen voluntary laicization. It's a quiet end to a situation that enraged parents and those who came forward with allegations. Due to Pennsylvania's Statute of Limitations for Child Sex Abuse, he can not be charged with any crimes. In November of 2013, Father Paul resigned as pastor of Our Lady of … Continue reading Father John Paul Laicized After Being Allowed to Stay as Pastor During Secret Investigation

Click here to read: "Catholic Archbishop and Aide Resign in Minnesota Over Sexual Abuse Scandal," by Mark S. Getzfred and Mitch Smith, The New York Times, June 15, 2015 Excerpt: The resignations come about 10 days after prosecutors in Minnesota filed criminal charges against the archdiocese for its mishandling of repeated complaints of sexual misconduct … Continue reading Archbishop Resigns in Wake of Tribunal Formation and Criminal Charges

Click here to Read: "Suspended Chester County priest pleads guilty to child pornography charges," by Jeremy Roebuck, The Philadelphia Inquirer, June 8, 2015 Excerpt: Mark Haynes, 56, previously of SS. Simon and Jude Parish in Westtown, admitted to trading hundreds of pornographic images of children over Instagram and enticing teenage girls he met online to … Continue reading Father Haynes Pleads Guilty to Child Porn and More

Click here to read: "Pennsylvania Top Court Reinstates Monsignor's Conviction," by MaryClaire Dale, Associated Press, ABCnews.go.com, April 27, 2015 Excerpt: The state's highest court on Monday reinstated the landmark child-endangerment conviction of a Roman Catholic monsignor who was the first U.S. church official ever prosecuted over his handling of sex abuse complaints.

Catholics who donate directly or indirectly (through their parish giving) to the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference might be surprised by how their money is being invested. The PA Catholic Conference, the public affairs arm of the Catholic Church in our Commonwealth, actively lobbies against reforming the Statute of Limitations (SOL) for child sex abuse. To be … Continue reading PA Catholic Conference Lobbies Against Child Sex Abuse Statutes Reform

Click here to see Jim Gardner's full interview with Archbishop Chaput, which aired on 6ABC in segments. Gardner asks the Archbishop of Philadelphia about the clergy sex abuse coverup at the 22:35 mark. Editor's note: Archbishop Chaput continues to emphasize that clergy sex abuse occurred in the past. He does not acknowledge that the Church … Continue reading Jim Gardner Questions Archbishop Chaput About Clergy Child Sex Abuse

Click here to read: "Vatican accepts resignation of bishop convicted of sex abuse coverup but remained in office," by Michelle Boorstein, Washington Post, April 21, 2015 Excerpt: The Vatican on Tuesday announced the resignation of a Kansas City, Mo., bishop who was convicted of a sex abuse cover-up but remained in office – a fact that … Continue reading Bishop Finn, Convicted of Child Sex Abuse Coverup, Finally Retires

URGENT REQUEST: Please call by 10 am. Statute of limitations reform legislation may be brought before the House Judiciary Committee today. Please contact members of the Committee (you can leave a message on their phone line) to share your support for (HB 661, 951 and 655) to protect PA children. BECAUSE: * Child Sexual Abuse … Continue reading Urgent Request: Please Call By 10 am

WE NEED YOU! Please come out to support the legislators who are fighting to protect your children. Statute of Limitations Reform for Child Sex Abuse Lobby Day will be held on Wed., April 15 at the state capitol in Harrisburg. There will be a rally in the East Wing Rotunda from 1:30 to 2:30 pm. … Continue reading Please Help Us Help Kids

Click here to read: "Prison sentences upheld for priest and lay teacher in sexual assault of altar boy," by Matt Gelb, The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 26, 2015 Excerpt: A state Superior Court panel upheld this week the prison sentences of a Catholic priest and former parochial-school teacher convicted of sexually abusing a 10-year-old altar boy … Continue reading Court Upholds Sentences of Priest and Lay Teacher for Sexual Abuse of Altar Boy