Breaking News! Insert applause here. Click here to read: "Judge reaffirms ruling on Bevilacqua's testimony," by Joseph A. Slobodzian, The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 30, 2012
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Archdiocesan Buck Stops at Embezzlement – Not Child Sex Abuse
Priests who sexually abuse children may get shuffled around - but don't mess around with archdiocesan money. Where is all the talk of forgiveness for Anita Guzzardi? Hopefully, the leadership will audit their morals and money a bit better moving forward. I'm not holding my breath for transparency regarding either. Click here to read: "Worker … Continue reading Archdiocesan Buck Stops at Embezzlement – Not Child Sex Abuse
Judge Tells Archdiocese To Get Lynn’s Legal Communications from the 90s Ready for Trial
Click here to read the latest on Msgr. Lynn: "Judge tells archdiocese to prepare for Lynn trial," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 26, 3012 Excerpt: "On Thursday, Common Pleas Court Judge M. Teresa Sarmina took a step toward answering them. She ordered the archdiocese to be ready March 26, the first day … Continue reading Judge Tells Archdiocese To Get Lynn’s Legal Communications from the 90s Ready for Trial
Church Officials Knew of 30 Years of Abuse
Click here to read breaking news: "D.A.: Church officials knew about priest’s S&M letter," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 25, 2012 Important to note in article: "Sarmina is expected to decide to rule on the prosecutors' request after more arguments on Monday. The judge said she will also reexamine the issue of … Continue reading Church Officials Knew of 30 Years of Abuse
Priest-Abuse Trial Impact on Catholic Church
Click here to watch: "Dr. Anthea Butler on Church Abuse Case," FOX 29, myfoxphilly.com, Jan. 25, 2012 Kudos to anchor Mike Jerrick, a Catholic, for not shying away from graphic details and for also acknowledging the good of the Church.
Prosecuters Hope to Include Former West Chester Chaplain Allegations and Others
Editor's comment: I'm heartsick knowing the situations in this article merely scratch the surface of what investigators found. "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." So many in leadership did nothing and would continue to do so, if left unchecked by the law, media and concerned Catholics. … Continue reading Prosecuters Hope to Include Former West Chester Chaplain Allegations and Others
A Dark Picture Emerges from Hearings
Click here to read: "Allegations pile on priest in sex-abuse trial," by Mensah M. Dean, Philadelphia Daily News, Jan. 25, 2012 "CITY PROSECUTORS yesterday continued to pile on the allegations that a former high-ranking official of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia facilitated the sexual abuse of church children by repeatedly looking the other way when confronted … Continue reading A Dark Picture Emerges from Hearings
Updates on Lynn Hearing
Click here to read: "Priests' past conduct is an issue in sex-abuse case," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Jan. 24, 2012 "One by one, the assistant district attorneys walked to a courtroom lectern Monday to tell, at times explicitly, different versions of what sounded like the same story: priests molesting children, and Archdiocese … Continue reading Updates on Lynn Hearing
Awaiting Judge’s Decision on Evidence in Msgr. Lynn Case
Note the defense's statement in the article below that several allegations "came to light" after Lynn's tenure. Perhaps that was because it was so well hidden by a system that didn't properly deal with its problems. Click here to read today's breaking news: "Prosecutors, lawyers spar in priest sex abuse case," by John P. Martin, … Continue reading Awaiting Judge’s Decision on Evidence in Msgr. Lynn Case
Critical Hearing In Msgr. Lynn Case Today
Will important evidence be admitted to the trial? Click here to read: "Key hearing Monday in Philly priest-abuse case," by Maryclaire Dale, The Associated Press, Phillynews.com, Jan. 23, 2012
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