Click here to read: "Pa. trial shows church abuse allegations strategy," CBSNews.com, March 31, 2012 Excerpt: Philadelphia prosecutors have been investigating the archdiocese for 10 years, since the priest-abuse scandal exploded in Boston. Around the country, about 500 Roman Catholic priests have been convicted of child sex abuse, and dioceses have paid out more than … Continue reading Church’s Epic Failure to Protect Children Revealed During Philly Trial

Click here to read: "Monica Yant Kinney: Dystunction among the vicars of Christ," Philadelphia Inquirer Columnist, April 1, 2012 Excerpt: Only a priest with zero fear of repercussions would lie about ordering gay porn on a parish TV, as the Rev. Michael Murtha did even as his pastor presented evidence in the form of a … Continue reading Culture of Clergy Needs A Course Correction

Area Catholics are digesting the full scope of priest sex abuse crimes this Palm Sunday as they read the Inquirer. Some clergy tried to prepare their parishes last Sunday for what one called "the passion of the Philadelphia Church." But what could ready congregations for the details that have emerged during the trial that began … Continue reading The Depths of Depravity Revealed As Priests’ Trial Opens

Click here to read: "Pastor says he was not told of priest's sex past," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 28, 2012 Excerpt: A Havertown pastor testified Wednesday that the Archdiocese of Philadelphia sent a priest to his parish in 2002 without telling him that the man had been caught with gay sadomasochistic … Continue reading Pastor Testifies that Lynn Kept Him In the Dark About Priest’s Sick History

Click here to read: "Witness recall being stalked by priest," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 28, 2012   Excerpt: "I told you I'd find you," the Rev. Francis Trauger allegedly told the boy, then 15. The priest ordered the boy to kneel and unzip his pants, but the forced encounter abruptly ended … Continue reading Student Stalked by Priest Testifies for the Prosecution

The opening arguments in the landmark clergy sex abuse trial in Philadelphia began with a focus on Msgr. Lynn's intent. Was he trying to protect children or the Church? My conclusion, after reading only 137 pages of absolutely damning evidence, is that Msgr. Lynn was protecting the institutional Church. I'm not a lawyer and it … Continue reading Was Msgr. Lynn Protecting Children or Church?

Click here to read: "Philadelphia priest abuse trial to draw plenty of attention," by Ross Levitt and Susan Candiotti, CNN, March 25, 2012   Excerpt: "(Rich) Green, the nephew of deceased Cardinal John O'Connor of New York, says he was abused by a priest at a Philadelphia high school in 1990. The priest died in … Continue reading C4C Commentor Quoted in CNN Justice Coverage

Click here to read: "With church abuse trial set to open, tensions abound," by John Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 25, 2012 Excerpt: "The case has stoked national interest not because of who Lynn is but what his trial signifies. As hundreds of priests worldwide have been accused or convicted of molesting children, church leaders … Continue reading Trial Promises More Shocking Revelations For Philadelphia Catholics

Click here to read: "Priests' lawyers seek delay in sex-abuse trial," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 24, 2012 Excerpt: "On Friday, the judge agreed to privately review 12 confidential church memos that Lynn's defenders say could show that his actions were guided by archdiocesan attorneys and prove his innocence. Lawyers for the … Continue reading Msgr. Lynn’s Trial May Be Delayed