Click here to read: "Judge dismisses conspiracy count against Monsignor, Priest," by Joseph A. Slobodzian and John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, May 17, 2012 Excerpt: "The prosecution ended by letting jurors handle what they contend is the closest thing to a smoking gun in the case: a tattered gray folder that had been squirreled … Continue reading Judge Dismisses Conspiracy Count
Category: Clergy Sex Abuse
Trial Evidence Available for Your Review
The Commonwealth's response to Msgr. Lynn's motion to dismiss is available online. Please give special attention to Exhibit 3, which speaks to the archdiocesan effort to protect the secret archives from discovery. Click here to read the pdf: http://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/321482/commw-v-lynn-answer-to-lynns-motion-to-dismiss.pdf
Smells Like Spin
A reader just pointed out discrepancies in data released by the Archdiocese regarding Msgr. Francis Feret. I got a strong whiff of public relations spin. Feret is identified as as priest "found unsuitable for ministry" because of "boundary violations." However, immediately after the announcement, the Philadelphia Inquirer published an article referencing an interview with the lawyer who … Continue reading Smells Like Spin
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A Question for Survivors…
I ask this question to survivors on behalf of survivors struggling with healing. I know that healing is ongoing, but what has helped you cope and heal so far? What has hurt or slowed your healing process?
Nun Calls Msgr. Lynn to the Carpet in Court
Click here to read: "Nun Calls Out Monsignor Lynn," by Ralph Cipriano, Philadelphia Priest Abuse Trial Blog," May 10, 2012 Excerpt: "The nun's firm but understated conviction about the need to simply do the right thing sent a ripple of excitement through courtroom spectators, which included victims of sex abuse, and activists hoping for the … Continue reading Nun Calls Msgr. Lynn to the Carpet in Court
What Are We?
by Kathy Kane I attended the trial on Wednesday. It was one of the more uneventful days with a lengthy cross examination of a detective regarding documents related to Fr. Brennan. Instead, I'd like to share what happened during the break. “Had it” whose name is Kate, flew in to attend a few days of … Continue reading What Are We?
Initiative Seeks Healing for Philadelphia Catholics
"Honesty, Healing and Hope in Christ: Confronting Sexual Violence in Our Archdiocese," is a long overdue archdiocesan outreach to the parish level. It could very well help some Catholics begin to heal and give them hope. My fear is those healing wounds will be ripped open and hope shattered by yet another grand jury report. … Continue reading Initiative Seeks Healing for Philadelphia Catholics
Former FBI Agent Concluded Brennan’s Victim Told Truth
Click here to read: "Ex-FBI agent: Priest's accuser told truth," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, May 7, 2012 Excerpt: "Brennan denied any sex assault but “when pressed, said unintentional contact could have occurred without his knowledge” according to the report, Rossiter testified under questioning from Assistant District Attorney Jacqueline Coelho. Rossiter’s report also … Continue reading Former FBI Agent Concluded Brennan’s Victim Told Truth
Lyme Disease and Other Lies
Click here to read: "Philly priest trial: Witness says parish was told Pa. priest had Lyme disease," by MaryClaire Dale, Associated Press, The Delco Times, May 7, 2012 Excerpt: "Roman Catholic parishioners were told their priest had to leave his church in 1992 because he had Lyme disease, even though his removal actually came after … Continue reading Lyme Disease and Other Lies
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