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Please keep C4C friend Kate FitzGerald and her family in your prayers as they mourn the sudden loss of a family member. Kathy Kane and I are so sorry for her loss.

Click here to read: “Diocese: Three priests added to list of alleged abusers,” by Brandie Kessler, York Daily Record, August 29, 2016 Excerpt: Add three priests accused of child sexual abuse to the list of those with ties to the Harrisburg diocese. The diocese confirmed Friday three names identified by the York Daily Record/Sunday News, […]

Excerpt: A list of 15 priests, compiled by the York Daily Record, was provided to the diocese on June 14. On July 21, after multiple requests by the Daily Record, the diocese responded to each name on the list. It is believed to be the first time the Harrisburg diocese has confirmed a list of accused priests, including […]

Click here to read/watch about Msgr. William Lynn’s release on bail.

WHAT: Rep. Mark Rozzi to address church leaders callous disregard for victims at Monday news conference WHEN: Monday, July 18, 2016, 1:30 PM WHERE: Outside front entrance, Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 1723 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Directions – Nearby Parking CONTACT: Charlie Vaihinger House Democratic Communications Office Phone: 717-787-7895 Email: Cvaihinger@pahouse.net […]

by Rich Green What happened to my constitutional rights? I was just a little kid (beginning at around 7-years-old and continued until I was nearly 15). I was raped! I was physically, psychologically, and sexually tortured by grown men who were entrusted to protect me, not abuse me! The only real justice in this life […]

Provided by FASCA – Foundation to Abolish Child Sex Abuse If you ever wanted to do something to support victims of child sex abuse, protect children and expose hidden predators, IT IS NOW! HB 1947 was brutally amended by the PA Senate Judiciary Committee today. It went to the full Senate today and was referred to […]

Click here to read: “Pa. Sent committee votes to alter controversial child sex-abuse law,” by Maria Panaritis, The Philadelphia Inquirer, June 28, 2016 Excerpt: By a near unanimous vote, the Judiciary Committee passed an amendment that bars the law from being applied retroactively, a move that would have enabled lawsuits by victims who were abused as […]

BY KATHY KANE Many people believe that the legislative battle in Pennsylvania right now is a matter of money. The belief that victims want civil suits for financial compensation and that the Church wants to protect its finances. What many do not realize is that victims/survivors often seek to bring civil suits for the truth […]

Click here to read: “Applauding local religious leaders for acknowledging ‘a great sin,’” by the Lancaster Online Editorial Board, June 20, 2016 Excerpt: Earlier this month, Lancaster County religious leaders from a mix of Christian denominations added their names to a letter to the state Senate Judiciary Committee. They urged quick passage in the Senate of […]