Throw away the key or give him sympathy? I'm surprised by how many in the pews tell me they'd prefer the former. They also wish he had the company of all the others involved in the coverup. When Msgr. Lynn put institutional interests before the safety of children, he sentenced several children to a life … Continue reading Defense Argues Against Prison Time For Lynn
Category: Clergy Sex Abuse
Philly Archdiocese Removes Another Priest
Click here to read: "'Father Jerry' ousted by Phila. Archdiocese," by Julie Shaw, Philadelphia Daily News, July 16, 2012 Excerpt: "The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced Sunday that another priest is unsuitable for ministry. But it is not clear exactly what the Rev. Geraldo Piñero, who was known as "Father Jerry," did."
Catholic Confidence in Organized Religion at Low Point
Click here to read: "U.S. Confidence in Organized Religion at Low Point: Catholics' confidence remains significantly lower than Protestants," by Lydia Saad, for Gallup Politics, July 12, 2012
District Attorney Reviews Claim Against Bishop
Click here to read: "Montco reviewing case against cleric first reported in '07," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, July 8, 2012 The wheels of justice turn slowly, but they keep turning.
Two More Priests Removed Permanently – Four Returned to Ministry
I was not surprised by the content or timing of Archbishop Chaput's announcement today. Any public relations expert knows you announce bad news on a Friday afternoon. If you're lucky you can announce it on a Friday afternoon during a holiday week in the summer. There's far less media coverage. And, Archbishop Chaput doesn't have … Continue reading Two More Priests Removed Permanently – Four Returned to Ministry
One Degree of Separation in Priest Trial
Those who say the coverage of the Church sex abuse scandal is rooted in anti-Catholic media bias couldn't be more wrong in regard to Philadelphia news coverage. Most of the reporters I've dealt with, both in print and broadcast, are Catholic and grew up here. The sensitivity with which they approach this subject is only … Continue reading One Degree of Separation in Priest Trial
Editorial Board Calls For Legal Reform
Click here to read and comment on: "Child abuse victims need reform now," by Patriot-News Editorial Board, Pennlive.com, June 26, 2012 Excerpt: "Equally as important is granting additional time for victims to come forward. At the moment, victims must bring criminal cases by age 50 and civil cases by age 30. What the state should … Continue reading Editorial Board Calls For Legal Reform
Parish Priest Speaks Out On Silence
Click here to read: "Priest Takes Bishops to Task in Remarks to Parishioners," Radnor Patch.com, June 25, 2012 Dear Friends: This is a copy of my remarks made at Masses on the weekend of June 23-24: “I would be remiss if I didn’t say something about the elephant in the room. Yes. As has been … Continue reading Parish Priest Speaks Out On Silence
The Vast Difference Between Official and Personal
Click here to read: "Guilty!" by Anthony Massimini, The 21st Century American Catholic, June 22, 2012 Excerpt: "I know many Philadelphia priests. I count them among the finest men I have had the privilege to know. And I know they are personally grieving for the children. They are also grieving for their perpetrator brothers and for the … Continue reading The Vast Difference Between Official and Personal
Conscience vs. Obedience
Click here to read: "Conscience vs. obedience: The case against Monsignor Lynn," by Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press, DailyTimes.com, June 24, 2012 "The Catholic church hierarchy certainly thinks there's too much discussion in the U.S. about conscience, that people use it to justify any kind of proclivity," said Mathew Schmalz, a religious studies professor at the … Continue reading Conscience vs. Obedience
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