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Why We Need More Info With ‘Credibly Accused’ Clergy Names

May 1, 2019May 1, 2019 ~ Susan Matthews ~ 4 Comments

The Catholic Church should release work, volunteer and accusation history along with names of credibly accused priests.

Window To Justice: Will PA Senate Support Victims Or Child Predators?

January 7, 2019January 7, 2019 ~ Susan Matthews ~ Leave a comment

Pennsylvania senators must decide who they'll represent. Will it be the victims and children or will it be the predators, their enablers and insurance companies.

Abuse Talking Points Interrupt God’s Word

December 31, 2018December 31, 2018 ~ Susan Matthews ~ 9 Comments

If they put Jesus in the driver’s seat, the Catholic hierarchy wouldn’t have to worry about steering the clergy abuse conversation. But their lawyers and egos are at the wheel.

Our Christmas Wish For You

December 22, 2018 ~ Susan Matthews ~ 3 Comments

Victims of clergy child sex abuse and betrayed Catholics may relate to the Christmas message in Isaiah Chapter 9.

No Law or Order With Victim Compensation Fund

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December 17, 2018 ~ Susan Matthews ~ 3 Comments

Victims of clergy sex abuse at the hands of order priests who taught in archdiocesan schools aren't eligible for the Victim Compensation Fund rolled out by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Subterfuge & Strings: Examining the Victim Compensation Fund

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December 13, 2018June 3, 2019 ~ Susan Matthews ~ 4 Comments

The Archdiocesan Victim Compensation Fund shapes up to be a very strategic solution – just not for survivors.

U.S. Bishops: Not Shaken, Nor Stirred

November 17, 2018 ~ Susan Matthews ~ 27 Comments

By Kathy Kane It had been a long day of travel, prayer and protest for the Mom Squad from the Philadelphia Archdiocese. A stroke of good luck had enabled us to book the very last room available at the pricey Marriott Waterfront where the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops was being held.  Accumulated travel points … Continue reading U.S. Bishops: Not Shaken, Nor Stirred

Join Support Group for Archbishop Chaput

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November 15, 2018June 3, 2019 ~ Susan Matthews ~ 12 Comments

Media outlets, specifically The Philadelphia Inquirer, have allegedly victimized Archbishop Charles Chaput while reporting on the Catholic Church coverup of child predator priests.

With These Shepherds, Whose Afraid of Wolves?

November 14, 2018June 3, 2019 ~ Susan Matthews ~ 10 Comments

Pope Francis directed U.S. bishops to postpone decisions regarding clergy child sex abuse accountability as they gathered in Baltimore for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Dear Pennsylvania Senators…

November 8, 2018June 3, 2019 ~ Susan Matthews ~ 3 Comments

Please contact your PA state senator to let him or her know that you'd like them to vote yes for a two-year window for victims of childhood sexual abuse

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