Category: Clergy Sex Abuse

Marsico Passes Child Protection Legislation Through House Judiciary Committee

~ Susan Matthews ~ 20 Comments

I find it interesting that he only mentions the Sandusky trial in this statement. I guess he didn't find the Philadelphia Grand Jury Reports and Msgr. Lynn's trial compelling. - Susan Marsico Passes Child Protection Legislation through House Judiciary Committee 6/20/2012 HARRISBURG –Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin) issued the following statement in regard to the passage … Continue reading Marsico Passes Child Protection Legislation Through House Judiciary Committee

Guilty Verdict Is a Victory for Children and Catholics

~ Susan Matthews ~ 100 Comments

by Susan Matthews For the first time ever, a jury has found a Catholic Church official guilty of child endangerment. It certainly wasn't the first time one was guilty, but it's an important step toward making it the last time. This verdict will do more to protect children than any Bishops' charter or archdiocesan initiative. … Continue reading Guilty Verdict Is a Victory for Children and Catholics

Time Sensitive: Contact Legislators Before Tomorrow Morning’s Meeting

~ Susan Matthews ~ 75 Comments

The Pennsylvania Judiciary committee will meet tomorrow morning. We MUST contact them to encourage them to vote yes to move the bills forward. Thank you. Please vote to move HB 878 and HB 832 forward Marsico - Chairman Stephens – Secretary (717) 260-6163 tstephen@pahousegop.com Cutler - Subcommittee on Family Law (717) 783-6424 bcutler@pahousegop.com Grell - … Continue reading Time Sensitive: Contact Legislators Before Tomorrow Morning’s Meeting

Verdict

~ Susan Matthews ~ 132 Comments

I will have limited access to technology over the next few days. Please use this blog post to respond to a verdict should it come during my absence. I apologize for what will probably be unfortunate timing. Prayers and peace, Susan

Amidst Two Trials – Philly Lawmakers Seek Legislation for Child Sex Abuse

~ Susan Matthews ~ 68 Comments

Click here to read: "Pa. lawmakers try new approach on liability for claims of past sex abuse," by Amy Worden, Inquirer Harrisburg Bureau, The Philadelphia Inquirer, June 18, 2012 Excerpt: "Sexual abuse of children is at the forefront in the Capitol right now, from the highest reaches of the Catholic Church in Philadelphia and one … Continue reading Amidst Two Trials – Philly Lawmakers Seek Legislation for Child Sex Abuse

What Grade Would You Give the Bishops?

~ Susan Matthews ~ 183 Comments

Click here to read: "Report praises U.S. bishops' work to stop child sex abuse," by Stephanie Simon, Reuters, June 6, 2012 Excerpt: David Clohessy, director of the victims' support group SNAP, said the bishops' discussion "was sad, predictable and disappointing." He pointed to several cases in recent years, and even recent weeks, where church authorities … Continue reading What Grade Would You Give the Bishops?

Accused Priest’s Inclusion In Yearbook Angers School’s Parents

~ Susan Matthews ~ 76 Comments

Click here to read: "Accused pedophile priest's picture included in Holy Spirit yearbook," by Regina Medina, The Philadelphia Daily News, June 13, 2012 Excerpt: Parents and Packer Park community members are incensed with a parish decision to include a photograph of a smiling defrocked priest in the last Holy Spirit yearbook — next to a … Continue reading Accused Priest’s Inclusion In Yearbook Angers School’s Parents