Click here to read: "Jury selection to begin in Philadelphia church abuse scandal," by Dave Warner for Reuters, Feb. 20, 2012 Excerpt: "Lynn, rather than call law enforcement or remove priests accused of misconduct from their posts, 'routinely and knowingly placed abusive priests in positions where they would have continued access to children,' said a … Continue reading Jury Selection Begins in Msgr. Lynn’s Trial

Click here to read: "Jury in Pa. priest-abuse case to view secret files," by Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press, Feb. 15, 2012.   Excerpt: "Jurors picked to hear a landmark priest sex-abuse case in Philadelphia will pore over two boxes of complaint files long buried in the Catholic church's "secret archives." The secret files from the … Continue reading Jury Will Read Two Boxes of Complaint Files From ‘Secret Archives’

This highlights the ignorance and arrogance that has hindered any real healing and change. Click here to read: "Cardinal Egan Criticized for Retracting Apology on Sex Abuse Crisis," by Andy Newman, The New York Times, February 7, 2012 Excerpt: “I never should have said that,” (in reference to apology) and added, “I don’t think we … Continue reading Cardinal Egan Retracts Apology

Common Pleas Judge  Teresa Sarmina ruled today that the clergy sex abuse allegations are relevant to the upcoming trial of Monsignor William Lynn and can be introduced.

Click here to read: "Sex abuse 'widespread' in Catholic Church, judge says," by Jeremy Roebuck, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Feb. 1 Excerpt - Reviewing a list of questions to be asked of potential jurors, Common Pleas Court Judge M. Teresa Sarmina arrived at one that read "Do you believe child sex abuse is a widespread problem … Continue reading Judge Comments on Catholic Church Sex Abuse Crisis

Commentary by Susan Matthews In the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, parishes are separate and distinct entities . The pastor is the ultimate decision-maker for the parish and parish school. However, those pastors take a vow of obedience to their Bishop. It’s confusing and very convenient for Archdiocesan finances, their legal team and the Office for Catholic … Continue reading Parish Schools – Separate from Diocese or Not?

Click here to read: Bishops and religious superiors from across the world will go to Rome in February for the launch of the Catholic Church’s global initiative on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Click here to read breaking news: "D.A.: Church officials knew about priest’s S&M letter," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 25, 2012 Important to note in article: "Sarmina is expected to decide to rule on the prosecutors' request after more arguments on Monday. The judge said she will also reexamine the issue of … Continue reading Church Officials Knew of 30 Years of Abuse