If we as members of society and the Catholic Church don't demand scrutiny and solutions, we feed the failure here in the U.S. Let's learn from the aftermath of the Irish clergy sex abuse coverup. "Abuse was 'human rights failure,'" by Patsy McGarry, IrishTimes.com, Sept. 26, 2011
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Catholic League Mouthpiece Maligns Journalists
"Time for Bill Donohue and Catholic Church to stop smearing victims -- Also attacking journalists Maureen Dowd and Chris Matthews," People and Politics coverage, Irish Central, September 24, 2011 Editors note: My Uncle Chris is a practicing and dedicated Catholic. He has vigorously supported Catholic Charities and education. While we don't always see eye-to-eye on … Continue reading Catholic League Mouthpiece Maligns Journalists
Will Pope Address Worldwide Pattern Sooner Rather Than Later?
Sadly, this editorial from April 2010 is still timely. This past Spring, Amnesty International named the Vatican as a human rights violator due to its response (or rather lack of) to clergy abuse worldwide. Why hasn't there been a stronger and more swift response from Rome? "Pope should endorse independent investigation," by Gerald T. Slevin, … Continue reading Will Pope Address Worldwide Pattern Sooner Rather Than Later?
Jason Berry On Keeping the Faith
"Despite investigating Catholic scandals, author Jason Berry keeps the faith," by Manuel Roig-Franzia, Washington Post, September 20, 2011 “We didn’t give up on democracy because of Watergate,” he says, “and I won’t give up on the church because of corrupt bishops.” - Jason Berry, author of "Render Unto Rome: The Secret Life of Money in … Continue reading Jason Berry On Keeping the Faith
Protect Children from Sex Abuse: Free Seminar for Parents
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA – Justice4PAkids will hold a free seminar for parents that will share the facts on child sex abuse on October 6, 2011 at UFCW Local 1776, 3031 Walton Road in Plymouth Meeting from 7 to 9 pm. Statistics show child sex abuse isn’t rare and it’s usually isn’t stranger danger. Experts will … Continue reading Protect Children from Sex Abuse: Free Seminar for Parents
Coach Charged as Archdiocesan High Schools Open
Breaking News - "High school coach charged with luring, corrupting kids," by Regina Medina, Philadelphia Daily News, September 20, 2011 Updated link
Where Does William Donohue Get His “Facts”?
Several people sent me a press release issued by William Donohue of The Catholic League because it mentioned Catholics4Change in regard to Archbishop Chaput. The press release probably won't get picked up but I'll address some points.I'm confused by why a Catholic civil rights group would find fault with a Catholic creating a blog where … Continue reading Where Does William Donohue Get His “Facts”?
Bevilacqua’s Hearing Delayed One Month
"Question of Bevilacqua's competence presents unusual legal situation," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Sept. 12, 2011
S.N.A.P. Sues Pope for Crimes Against Humanity
The clergy sex abuse victims' advocacy organization S.N.A.P. (Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests) and the CCR (Center for Constitutional Rights) have filed an international lawsuit today against the Pope and others for crimes against humanity. S.N.A.P. is holding a press conference tomorrow (Sept. 14th) at 2 pm outside the Archdiocese headquarters in Philadelphia at … Continue reading S.N.A.P. Sues Pope for Crimes Against Humanity
Love By Arrangement Philadelphia Style
by Kristine Ward, National Survivor Advocates Coalition (NSAC) Chair Pope Benedict has been called many things in his six year tenure as the Supreme Pontiff but not until yesterday had he been called a Yenta. Archbishop Charles Chaput chose the imagery of an arranged marriage with Pope Benedict as the matchmaker to describe his view … Continue reading Love By Arrangement Philadelphia Style
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