Click here to read: "4 jurors picked in sex-abuse trial of priest, teacher," by Joseph a. Slobodzian, The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 8th, 2013
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Archdiocese of Los Angeles Forced to Release Names of Those Associated with Abuse and Cover Up
Click here to read: "Catholic Church Can't Withhold Names in California Priest Files," by Greg Risling, Associated Press, Daily News Los Angeles, January 7, 2013 Excerpt: "(Superior Court Judge Emilie) Elias said she weighed the privacy rights of priests and others - including those who are mentioned in the documents but were not accused of … Continue reading Archdiocese of Los Angeles Forced to Release Names of Those Associated with Abuse and Cover Up
Jesuits Notify St. Joe’s Prep Community of Credible Allegation
Click here to read: "Jesuits seek information on contact by St. Joe's Prep teacher in 1970s," by Martha Woodall, The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 9th, 2013. The president of St. Joe's Prep sent the following letter to alumni. Dear Prep Alumnus, As we begin a new year, I wish you blessings during 2013. We are just … Continue reading Jesuits Notify St. Joe’s Prep Community of Credible Allegation
Save the Date for Child Sex Abuse Law Reform
SAVE THE DATE: January 23, 2013 Why: New bills in regard to abolishing the of statutes of limitations for child sex abuse will be introduced at a press conference. Where: The Harrisburg State House Rotunda When: 10 am PLEASE COME OUT! RSVP to: info@justice4pakids.com Please share this info via social media, your websites and email.
Isn’t It Ironic? Bishops Investigating US Nuns
For a heaping helping of hypocrisy, click here to read, "Bishops investigating US nuns have poor records on sex abuse cases," by Jason Berry, Jan. 5, 2013, The National Catholic Reporter Excerpt: "A small but resonant chorus of critics is raising an issue of a hypocrisy that has grown too blatant to ignore. The same … Continue reading Isn’t It Ironic? Bishops Investigating US Nuns
Jury Selection for Engelhardt/Shero Trial Begins Monday
The Philadelphia rape trial of a Rev. Charles Engelhardt and Bernard Shero, a former Catholic school teacher, is finally set to begin next week. According the Philadelphia District Attorney's site, it opens Monday, Jan. 7 - most likely with jury selection. Last year, their case was severed from that of Msgr. Lynn, who is now … Continue reading Jury Selection for Engelhardt/Shero Trial Begins Monday
Franciscans Fail to Warn Widener About Accusation
A Widener University dean, who is also a Franciscan priest, resigned after school officials learned of credible child sex abuse allegation from his past. Excerpt: "The Franciscans found his claim credible, and assured the victim and his lawyer that the priest would be stripped of his public ministries, according to Jim Geoly, a Chicago attorney … Continue reading Franciscans Fail to Warn Widener About Accusation
Review and Resolutions for the New Year
Here's a look back at last year on Catholics4Change. Visitors came from 131 countries. Thank you for stopping by and referring our site to others. Most viewed post: The List Cardinal Bevilacqua Didn't Want You to See Post that received the most comments: Hold a Child Sex Abuse Forum Kathy and I would like to … Continue reading Review and Resolutions for the New Year
FYI on Beliefnet
I have recently signed on to contribute to Beliefnet.com. For those who may be interested, here are links to my first two blog entries. Thanks! How to Sense God this Season Your Best New Years Resolution Ever
Landmark Year for Child Sex Abuse Justice
Click here to read: "2012 a year of unparalleled justice for child sex abuse victims," by Barbara Goldberg, Reuters, Dec. 24, 2012 Excerpt: "The year's headlines heralded the criminal convictions of former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky, Monsignor William Lynn of the Catholic Church's Philadelphia Archdiocese and ultra-Orthodox Jewish therapist Nechemya Weberman, a prominent … Continue reading Landmark Year for Child Sex Abuse Justice
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