Click here to watch: "Dr. Anthea Butler on Church Abuse Case," FOX 29, myfoxphilly.com, Jan. 25, 2012 Kudos to anchor Mike Jerrick, a Catholic, for not shying away from graphic details and for also acknowledging the good of the Church.
Category: Clergy Sex Abuse
Prosecuters Hope to Include Former West Chester Chaplain Allegations and Others
Editor's comment: I'm heartsick knowing the situations in this article merely scratch the surface of what investigators found. "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." So many in leadership did nothing and would continue to do so, if left unchecked by the law, media and concerned Catholics. … Continue reading Prosecuters Hope to Include Former West Chester Chaplain Allegations and Others
A Dark Picture Emerges from Hearings
Click here to read: "Allegations pile on priest in sex-abuse trial," by Mensah M. Dean, Philadelphia Daily News, Jan. 25, 2012 "CITY PROSECUTORS yesterday continued to pile on the allegations that a former high-ranking official of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia facilitated the sexual abuse of church children by repeatedly looking the other way when confronted … Continue reading A Dark Picture Emerges from Hearings
Updates on Lynn Hearing
Click here to read: "Priests' past conduct is an issue in sex-abuse case," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Jan. 24, 2012 "One by one, the assistant district attorneys walked to a courtroom lectern Monday to tell, at times explicitly, different versions of what sounded like the same story: priests molesting children, and Archdiocese … Continue reading Updates on Lynn Hearing
Awaiting Judge’s Decision on Evidence in Msgr. Lynn Case
Note the defense's statement in the article below that several allegations "came to light" after Lynn's tenure. Perhaps that was because it was so well hidden by a system that didn't properly deal with its problems. Click here to read today's breaking news: "Prosecutors, lawyers spar in priest sex abuse case," by John P. Martin, … Continue reading Awaiting Judge’s Decision on Evidence in Msgr. Lynn Case
Critical Hearing In Msgr. Lynn Case Today
Will important evidence be admitted to the trial? Click here to read: "Key hearing Monday in Philly priest-abuse case," by Maryclaire Dale, The Associated Press, Phillynews.com, Jan. 23, 2012
Breaking News: Archdiocese Delayed Reporting Priests’ Porn Until Last Month
BREAKING NEWS After reading the linked article below, I've lost ALL faith that the Church leadership in Philadelphia will ever do the right thing. I read this and wonder where we would be if the Archdiocese had invested the time, money and thought into evangelization, social services or Catholic education that it has into lawyers … Continue reading Breaking News: Archdiocese Delayed Reporting Priests’ Porn Until Last Month
Lawyers Ask PA High Court to Step In
"Pa. high court is asked to review charges against monsignor" By John P. Martin INQUIRER STAFF WRITER, January 12, 2012 Attorneys for the Philadelphia monsignor accused of enabling priests to molest altar boys asked Thursday that the state's highest court review the charges, an unusual legal maneuver that could scuttle or delay the trial. Click here … Continue reading Lawyers Ask PA High Court to Step In
Catholic League Couldn’t Be Less Christ-Like With Latest Release
The Catholic League used the clip art at left in a press release in regard to the Boston Victims' Summit. To use such art in relation to the issue of clergy sex abuse is reprehensible. Regardless of what you think about the law suits, the media or the issue in general - the bottom line … Continue reading Catholic League Couldn’t Be Less Christ-Like With Latest Release
Church Employee Reports Directly to Child Abuse Hotline
This is how child abuse reporting should work. "Fed indict Pa. priest on child porn charges," by Joe Mandak, the Associated Press, Jan. 4, 2012 "PITTSBURGH - A Pittsburgh-area Catholic priest has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges he possessed thousands of images of child pornography on his computer, discs, books and … Continue reading Church Employee Reports Directly to Child Abuse Hotline
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