I've heard the argument that those who leave the Church because of the clergy sex abuse cover up are just looking for any excuse to not practice their faith. Why is it so hard to believe that some might find the horrible hypocrisy enough to question Church teachings as a whole? It certainly happened in … Continue reading Clergy Sex Abuse Cover Up Impacts Core Beliefs

Click here to read: "Trying to read the tea leaves in priests' trial," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, June 10, 2012 Excerpt: "As jurors' questions began to pile up during deliberations, about two dozen reporters and other observers cycled in and out of the courtroom, trading guesses as to what they meant. Some … Continue reading Jury Deliberations Continue

As I predicted in my last post, the fund raising will now begin. Click here to read: "Chaput: Priest sex-abuse scandal to cost more than $11 million," by David O'Reilly, The Philadelphia Inquirer, June 2, 2012 Excerpt: "With the current clergy sex abuse scandal likely to cost more than $11 million, and because years of … Continue reading $11 Million to Defend the Indefensible

Pope Benedict announced Sunday that Philadelphia will host the World Family Meeting in 2015. This could be viewed as a positive sign of support to Philadelphia during troubled times. Despite often being characterized as relentlessly optimistic, I'm not ready to call this a positive. The Nobel Peace Prize-winning group Amnesty International cited the Vatican in … Continue reading More Reaction to the Pope’s Planned Visit

By SUSAN MATTHEWS The Pope has chosen Philadelphia as the site for the World Meeting of Families in 2015. Archbishop Chaput called this "a gift to Philadelphia." Where's the receipt? I'd like to exchange it for one that includes enforced policies on clergy child sex abuse. As a Catholic mother, I know how important moral leadership … Continue reading Pope Plans Visit to Philadelphia

Click here to read: "In closing arguments, Lynn's actions called brave, shameful," by John P. Martin and Joseph A. Slobodzian and Inquirer staff writers, The Philadelphia Inquirer, May 31, 2012 "He and everyone else who protected pedophile priests were murdering the souls of children," Assistant District Attorney Patrick Blessington said."

  BY KATHY KANE I have been to the trial several times but today was a very difficult day. The courtroom was packed with Lynn supporters on the defense side and victims, family members and supporters on the prosecution side. Although, it was so crowded some late-comers had to mix in where there was an … Continue reading Seeing Christ In Court

Click here to watch Pat Ciarrocchi's trial report with C4C interview: "Clergy Sex Abuse Trial Resumes Tuesday," by CBS Philly, May 27, 2012

I was in court today and the following link thoroughly sums it up. I was looking for the air sickness bag. The facts, without the prosecution underlining them, are awful enough. Click here to read: http://www.priestabusetrial.com/2012/05/fire-breathing-prosecutor-assails-lynn.html

Editor's note: Regardless of his defense, the most basic function of a priest is to represent Christ. In that regard, Msgr. Lynn has failed miserably - morally, ethically and, in my mind, criminally. - Susan Click here to read: "Lead defendant takes witness stand at Philadelphia cleric abuse trial," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia … Continue reading Msgr. Lynn Takes the Stand