BY KATHY KANEI have been called for jury duty a few times but have never made it past the waiting area. This time when the summons arrived, I started to think about the possible case. If it involved anything to do with child sex abuse, could I be an impartial juror?In the Sandusky trial there … Continue reading What’s Your Response to an Accusation?

Click and read: "Go and Repair My House," by Peggy Noonan for The Wall Street Journal, March 14, 2013Excerpt: "I viewed it all initially with hope, doubt and detachment. And then the white smoke, and the bells, and the people came running, and once again as many times before my eyes filled with tears, and … Continue reading The Right Stuff for a Renovation

by Kristine Ward, Chair, National Survivor Advocates CoalitionThe National Survivor Advocates Coalition (NSAC) urgently calls on Pope Francis to act forcefully for justice for the survivors of sexual abuse by priests and nuns.The Church walks in a moment of great hope. The Church must walk through great pain to get to its fullness. Words alone, … Continue reading National Survivor Advocates Coalition Message to Pope Francis

It's been uncharacteristically quiet here on the site. What are your thoughts? Click here to read: "A Jesuit Pope: Francis" by Catholic News Service, America, March 13, 2013

BY KATHY KANE The story of a patient from the St John Vianney Center being found on a school campus, has been making the news recently. I was the parent who discovered the patient on Bishop Shanahan’s campus back in December. I was in the parking lot and saw the man coming from around the … Continue reading St. John Vianney Policy Has Dangerous Potential

We are asking supporters of child sex abuse statute of limitations reform to email your state representative today (Find your state rep and contact info here) with this message. Support McGeehan, Rozzi Amendments -  Protect Kids, Not Predators! Dear Representative: Although the Task Force for Child Protection made recommendations for new laws  dealing with child … Continue reading Support Reform for Child Sex Abuse Statute of Limitations

The last Cardinal has arrived in Rome. Soon the most important business of the Church will be in the hands of several Cardinals involved in clergy sex abuse cover ups. Apparently, we aren't supposed to notice. We can't pry open the doors of the secret archives, but we can certainly understand the facts in front … Continue reading Church Silent on Tainted Cardinals Participation In Conclave

ONE CALL TO SAVE CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL ABUSE-- please call PA Rep. Ron Marsico TODAY and tell him to place House Bills 237 and 238 on the agenda for the March 12 Judiciary Committee! CALL 717-652-3721 AND 717 783 6757.

Community concern over St. John Vianney, a psychiatric treatment facility for priests, was addressed last night during a Downingtown Council meeting. The discussion was prompted by a recent incident of a patient trespassing on Bishop Shanahan property during school hours. Unlike most other treatment centers, St. John Vianney allows "approved" patients to leave their premises … Continue reading Priest Treatment Facility Across From High School Causes Concern