All are invited to attend a FREE Child Abuse Prevention Seminar on Saturday, April 14, from 9-11 a.m. at the Upper Main Line YMCA, 1416 Berwyn-Paoli Road, Berwyn, Johnson Room, Early Learning Center. Sponsored by JUSTICE4PAKIDS the seminar features experts on keeping kids safe from sex abuse. “We all know the message of stranger danger, … Continue reading Protect Your Kids From Sex Abuse: Free Seminar at Upper Main Line YMCA
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Displaced Loyalty
Click here to read: "Alleged victim's mother: Priest admitted 'something inappropriate,'" by John P. Martin and Joseph A. Slobodzian, The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 11, 2012 Excerpt: Her 14-year-old son was visibly shaken after spending the night with the Rev. James Brennan in 1996, she said. The boy clung to his mother and refused to sleep … Continue reading Displaced Loyalty
A Letter from a Survivor
Sexual abuse of children-the very topic-arouses a myriad of emotions, from anger to disbelief. When the alleged perpetrator is a priest, reactions range from rage at the accused and/or Church to disbelief and hostility towards the victims. Under American law we are all entitled to due process. When a crime has been committed, the court … Continue reading A Letter from a Survivor
Trial Update: Nun Fired For Reporting Priest’s Porn
Click here to read: "Reporting priest's porn got her fired, witness says," by Joseph A. Slobodzian, April 9, 2012 Excerpt: A few months after DePaoli arrived at the rural parish, Scary testified, she began noticing mail for him being delivered to her address at a parish building rather than the rectory where he lived. The … Continue reading Trial Update: Nun Fired For Reporting Priest’s Porn
PA Attorney’s Analysis of the Lynn Trial
Max Kennerly is a Beasley Firm attorney blogging on the Msgr. Lynn trial. His posts are informative about the challenges associated with prosecuting child sex abuse cases in PA. Click here to read: There's No "Normal" Way for a Clergy Abuse or Sexual Assault Victim to Act, April 6, 2012
Time for Spring Cleaning
The National Catholic Reporter has published an insider's view of the Philly clergy sex abuse trial by Rocco Palmo, Whispers In the Loggia creator and blogger. Click here to read: In Philadelphia Church, at a Crossroads," April 9, 2012. As always the comments are very pointed and interesting. Frequent site commenter Gerald Slevin's observations are … Continue reading Time for Spring Cleaning
May the Lord’s Miracle Strengthen Your Faith and Renew Your Hope
Wishing you a blessed Easter! - Susan & Kathy
Putting the Good in Good Friday
Kathy and I want to thank everyone who came to the vigil today. It was so nice to put faces to names. You all feel like old friends. It was a good turnout for a holiday weekend and FOX 29 recorded some footage. Grandparents, parents, children, a priest, three nuns, survivors, professionals and advocates joined … Continue reading Putting the Good in Good Friday
“Mark” Held His Own Under Scrutiny
Click here to read: "Monica Yant Kinney: Accuser holds up well at clergy sex abuse trial," The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 5, 2012 Excerpt: "I'd forgotten that Mark was a Marine. In spite of everything he's endured, he strode confidently into the courtroom, with a shaved head and chiseled face, wearing crisp gray pants, navy vest, … Continue reading “Mark” Held His Own Under Scrutiny
Children Welcome at Good Friday Prayer Service at Steps of Cathedral
Many have asked about bringing children to the prayer service as it is a day off from school for many. They are certainly welcome and this a peaceful vigil versus a protest. Many children attended vigils in Boston. Prayers read aloud will be appropriate for all ages.
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