Click here to read: "Jury again unable to reach verdict in Phila. priest's sex-abuse trial," by Joseph A. Slobodzian, The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 11, 2015 Excerpt: "This time, McCormick did not testify in his defense. That prevented him from denying the allegations, as he did the first time. But it also prevented the prosecution from … Continue reading Second Mistrial for Father McCormick

Click here to read: "Bail denied for Catholic priest charged with child porn," by Jeremy Roebuck, The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 4, 2015 Excerpt: "The mounting allegations against Mark Haynes prompted U.S. District Judge Lawrence F. Stengel to reverse a lower court's decision releasing the priest. Stengel said the allegations, if true, establish a "consistent pattern … Continue reading Bail Decision Reversed for Father Haynes

The Federal authorities have announced new evidence of more crimes committed by Father Mark Haynes. The new evidence includes destroying a laptop (which was evidence) and, far worse, allegations of sexual abuse of at least three children. The abuse accusations fall outside the statute of limitations (SOL). Therefore, charges can not be pressed. This is … Continue reading Busy Day at Philly Archdiocese – New Abuse Accusations and More Child Porn

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Mark Rozzi, D-Berks, along with a bipartisan group of legislators, will carry on legislative efforts that would allow victims of child sexual abuse to take civil action against alleged abusers. Rozzi will be joined by state Reps. Louise Williams Bishop, D-Phila.; Tom Murt, R-Montgomery/Phila.; Mike O’Brien, D-Phila.; and state Sen. Rob … Continue reading PLEASE ATTEND – Rep. Rozzi to Lead Capitol News Conference on SOL

Click here to read: "Chester County priest arrested, charged by FBI for child porn," by Michael P. Rellahan, Daily Local, February 25, 2015

Click here to read: "Phila. Archdiocese puts priest on administrative leave," by Dylan Purcell, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Sunday, Feb. 15 (updated Feb. 16) Excerpt: The archdiocese said Sunday it had placed the Rev. Louis J. Kolenkiewicz, 47, on leave, "in an abundance of caution." Archbishop Charles J. Chaput took the action in response to new … Continue reading Father Louis Kolenkiewicz Placed on Administrative Leave

Click here to read: "Pope Asks Bishops and Religious Superiors to Cooperate Fully with Commission for Protection of Minors," by Gerard O'Connell, America, Feb. 5, 2015 Excerpt: “Families need to know that the Church is making every effort to protect their children”, the Pope said in his letter dated February 2 - the full text … Continue reading Pope Requests Bishops’ Cooperation With Commission

Please click here to read: "Philadelphia Child Sex Abuse Nonprofit Invites Pope Francis to Visit," by Vince Lattanzio, NBC10.com. Excerpt: "We really thought that knowing what we know about him, knowing about his interesting commitment to the welfare of children that it would be great to showcase our work to Pope Francis,” Chris Kirchner, PCA’s … Continue reading Will Pope Francis Accept This Invite?

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Click here to read: "Phila. priest dies while appealing sex-abuse conviction," by Joe Dolinsky, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Nov. 18, 2014 Excerpt: A former Catholic priest convicted of sexually abusing a 10-year-old boy at a Northeast Philadelphia parish in 1998 and 1999 died Sunday, just weeks after an appeal of his conviction was heard before the … Continue reading Father Charles Engelhardt Dies While Appealing Sex-Abuse Conviction