Click here to read: "Ex-altar boy's case my revive may revive suit against Archdiocese," by John Slobodzian, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Feb. 3, 2013
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Cardinal Mahony Stripped of Duties Over Coverup
A first in U.S. Catholic history, but not enough. Click here to read: "Cardinal Mahony relieved of duties over handling of abuse," by Harriet Ryan and Victoria Kim, Los Angeles Times, February 1, 2013."I find these files to be brutal and painful reading. The behavior described in these files is terribly sad and evil," Gomez … Continue reading Cardinal Mahony Stripped of Duties Over Coverup
Guilty! Jury Believed “Billy”
Click here to read: "Guilty verdicts in priest sex abuse trial," by Joseph A. Slobodzian, January 30, 2013Click here to watch: "Catholic Priest, Teacher Guilty of Abusing Altar Boy," by Maryclaire Dale, NBC.com, January 30, 2013Excerpt: "The victim is this case has shown exceptional courage," said District Attorney Seth Williams. "Not only did he have … Continue reading Guilty! Jury Believed “Billy”
Advocates and Lawmakers In the Battle to Reform PA Laws on Child Sex Abuse
Click here to read: "Pa. Lawmakers Fight to Reform Statute of Limitations on Sexual Abuse," by Tara Murtha, PhillyNow.com, Jan. 29, 2013Excerpt: "Archbishop Charles J. Chaput was assigned to the Philadelphia Archdiocese in late 2011 after leading a successful campaign to squash similar SOL bills in Denver, Colorado. Church leaders have been fighting window legislation … Continue reading Advocates and Lawmakers In the Battle to Reform PA Laws on Child Sex Abuse
Read ‘Em and Weep: Bishop Accountability Publishes Data On Claims Against Philly Priests
Click here to read: "Watchdog group releases data on claims against Archdiocese of Philadelphia priests," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 23, 2013Editor's note: If you couldn't attend Msgr. William Lynn's trial, here's your chance to examine the documents submitted as evidence. "Read 'em and weep" was never a more appropriate statement. The … Continue reading Read ‘Em and Weep: Bishop Accountability Publishes Data On Claims Against Philly Priests
Statute of Limitations Prevents Charges in Archdiocese of Los Angeles
Click here to read: "Church sex abuse files unlikely to lead to charges, experts say," by Harriet Ryan, Ashley Powers and Victoria Kim, Los Angeles Times, January 22, 2013. "Statute of limitations is the main stumbling block to prosecuting Cardinal Roger M. Mahony and aides in the sex abuse files from the 1980s released this … Continue reading Statute of Limitations Prevents Charges in Archdiocese of Los Angeles
Trial Twists and Turns
Click here to read Ralph Cipriano's coverage of the current Archdiocesan sex abuse trial. "Five Teacher's Say 'Billy Doe' Was a Happy Kid at St. Jerome's, And Not Some Dark, Depressed Loner," BigTrial.net, January 22, 2013.
Avery Recants
Click here: "Priest at center of priest sex abuse case recants," by Joseph A. Slobodzian and John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 17, 2013Excerpt:On the witness stand in the trial of the Rev. Charles Engelhardt and former teacher Bernard Shero - who are accused of raping the same 10-year-old altar boy at St. Jerome's … Continue reading Avery Recants
‘Billy’ Testifies About Sexual Abuse By Priest and Teacher
Click here to read: "Man, 24, testifies of childhood assaults by priest, teacher," by Allison Steel, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philly.com, January 16. Excerpt: The first time Billy ever spoke of being molested was in an impulsive confession to his best friend in high school, he testified, when the two were sophomores. They were discussing a … Continue reading ‘Billy’ Testifies About Sexual Abuse By Priest and Teacher
End the Era of ‘Hand Slaps’ and Speak Up
by Kathy Kane The section of the 2011 Grand Jury Report regarding the case of lay teacher Bernard Shero, documents that a mother had safety concerns about him when he taught at her child’s parish school. She contacted the local police to share her concerns. Subsequently, the pastor called the mother to the parish rectory … Continue reading End the Era of ‘Hand Slaps’ and Speak Up
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