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Help Push for Legislation that Supports Victims
House Bills 878 and 832 must go through the Pennsylvania Judiciary Committee before they go to the whole House for debate. Please contact members of the Judiciary Committee and your own state representative. These bills would protect ALL abused children - not just those related to clergy abuse. Information on the bills is in the … Continue reading Help Push for Legislation that Supports Victims
Bishop Called ‘Pedophile Pimp’
N.H. Lawmaker Calls Manchester Bishop 'pedophile pimp,' by Norma Love and Holly Ramer, Associated Press, April 2, 2011
Comment from a Priest
I just had to share this comment from Father John S. Wintermyer. I hope more clergy step forward and speak out. "I totally support your attempt to bring justice to this issue. As catholic Priest from WDC ( diocesan), I am appalled and ashamed that Philadelphia has been so corrupted by this power game as … Continue reading Comment from a Priest
The Role of a Bishop
'Other Philadelphians,' by Paul Moses, April 2, 2001, dotCommonweal, a blog by the magazine's editors and contributors.
Breaking the Silence
by Nancy Buck, guest blogger Written after the Grand Jury Report Release in Jan. 2011. > > We heard the news; we read the carefully crafted damage control statements. We > gritted our teeth and drew taut our lips. We dropped silent tears for children > so young, so scarred, so betrayed. Some of us … Continue reading Breaking the Silence
When Will Our Voices Grow?
Poem submitted by Nancy Buck WHEN Will Our Voices Grow? When will our small, scattered voices grow-- Beyond the gritted teeth, the sideline scowls, The silent rage at the pride-poisoned show, The burning righteousness; the wounded howls? WHEN WILL our voices grow? Beyond presence denied or the check refused? Another tear to weep for the … Continue reading When Will Our Voices Grow?
Rain Didn’t Ruin Rally
I want to thank everyone who came out today in support of protecting of children. You made your voices heard. We will push for appropriate legislation. More to come on that effort. Is the Archdiocesan Leadership going to respond with real communication and solutions? Rally Coverage, FOX 29
Accused Priests Painted with Same Brush
I received some important clarification today from The Archdiocesan Office of Communication. Of course, it's not the information we are all seeking. But it's something. All 23 priests placed on administrative leave have been painted with the same brush. The accusations could range from boundary issues to sexual abuse. That's a broad range of behavior. … Continue reading Accused Priests Painted with Same Brush
My Plea for Transparency
Here is the segment on FOX 29 from 11 a.m. this morning. Please join us in a rally tomorrow at noon until one in front of the Archdiocesan building at 222 N. 17th Street, Philadelphia 19006. There is a parking lot at 18th and Vine.
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