Please send out this letter to your state representative. Locate their contact information by clicking here. To: All Members of the General Assembly From: Date: Re: Ask Majority Leader Turzai to Call Up House Bill 342 HB 342 proposed by Rep. Marguerite Quinn prevents the disclosure of the names of victims of child sexual … Continue reading Help Protect Children: Ask Majority Leader to Call Up House Bill 342
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Church Found Compliant… with Coverups
With so much compliance, why are there still so many issues? The archdioceses of Philadelphia and Kansas City have always been found in compliance. Clearly, there are many who would beg to differ - the newest victims, the courts, the parents, law enforcement, etc. Who wants to bet that Newark will always be in found … Continue reading Church Found Compliant… with Coverups
Pope Finally Makes Statement on Clergy Child Sex Abuse
Click her to read: "Pope Francis On Sexual Abuse by Priests: Catholic Church Must 'Act Decisively," by Philip Pullella, May 5, 2013, Reuters, Huffington Post ReligionEditor's note: I'd prefer Pope Francis Himself act decisively and directly with this issue.
New Priest Violation Proves Present-Day Abuse Problems
Click here to read: "Priest at center of Newark Archdiocese scandal quits ministry," by Mark Mueller, The Star-Ledger, updated May 3, 2013Excerpt: "Father Fugee should have been fired and removed from ministry by Archbishop Myers years ago, not simply allowed to resign today,” said Mark Crawford, New Jersey director of the Survivors Network of those … Continue reading New Priest Violation Proves Present-Day Abuse Problems
Panel Scrutinizes Sins of the Church
Click here to read: "Panel of advocates discuss Catholic church's 'mortal sins,'" by Jamie Mason, May 1, 2013, The National Catholic ReporterExcerpt: "'The bishops' public relations machine has persuaded the people that it is a problem that was, not that is,' Jeff Anderson says, 'and that is a living lie. There have been superficial changes, … Continue reading Panel Scrutinizes Sins of the Church
Trial Blogger Calls Out Billy Doe On Inconsistencies
Click here to read: "Star witness' story in Philadelphia sex abuse trials doesn't add up," analysis by Ralph Cipriano, April 29, 2013, National Catholic Reporter Excerpt: "The grand jury said because of the statute of limitations in Pennsylvania, it was a 'travesty of justice' that all the guilty parties, including Bevilacqua and Lynn, would escape … Continue reading Trial Blogger Calls Out Billy Doe On Inconsistencies
Join Catholics4Change Team to Honor Victims
Justice4PAKids will hold a 5K Walk or Run and 1 Mile Fun on Saturday, May 4, 2013, starting at 8 a.m. on the Chester Valley Trail, at 140 Church Farm Lane, Exton PA.The event will honor victims of child sexual abuse and several Chester County elected officials will be coming out to lend their support. … Continue reading Join Catholics4Change Team to Honor Victims
Worth Repeating – We Need More Answers
The Philadelphia priests removed from ministry have three options: 1- Live a life of prayer and penance. 2- Laicization. 3- Appeal to the Vatican. The archdiocese has not updated the public on what each of the priests removed from ministry has chosen. Their choices impact the laity and society in general. There are no official … Continue reading Worth Repeating – We Need More Answers
Breaking News – Two More Philadelphia Priests Permanently Removed from Ministry
Click here to see: "Archbishop Finds 2 Priests Unsuitable for Ministry" NBC.com, April 7, 2013.Excerpt:"Gallagher retired from the church in 2006, after spending sixteen years at Saint Richard in Philadelphia. He was placed on administrative leave in 2011. Last year, Gallagher was one of seven priests named in a civil suit alleging the Archdiocese covered … Continue reading Breaking News – Two More Philadelphia Priests Permanently Removed from Ministry
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