Click here to read: "Accountability, transparency and the bishops," by Sister Maureen Paul Turlish, National Catholic Reporter, October 31, 2011 Excerpt from above linked article: "Review board decisions are not binding on bishops, and board members themselves have no way of knowing whether they have received all the information a diocese has on an individual … Continue reading Bishop Accountability Seems More Clouded Than Transparent
Category: Clergy Sex Abuse
DA’s Office Alleges Archdiocese Had Plan to Protect Accused Priests
Click here to read today's breaking news: "Plan by archdiocese to protect priests alleged in motion," by John P. Martin, The Inquirer, Oct. 29, 2011
Archbishop Chaput Meets with The Inquirer Editorial Board
Click to read what was said during Archbishop Chaput's meeting with The Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial Board. -"Chaput: Phila. school closings concern parishioners most" by David O'Reilly,The Philadelphia Inquirer, Oct. 27, 2010Editor's notes: Kathy Kane and I both agree there will be far more outcry over school closings. It's human nature to care more about what … Continue reading Archbishop Chaput Meets with The Inquirer Editorial Board
What If This Was Your Son? A Heart Changing Story
The photo is of my son who was a freshman at Archbishop Ryan High School in North East Philly. He’s standing with his Mom at his first “mother/son” dance. The head principal of the school approached my wife and said: “What a fine looking son you have.” This is when the grooming began. My name … Continue reading What If This Was Your Son? A Heart Changing Story
Letter to Finn’s Prosecutors Serves as Template for Philly Catholics
SNAP's (Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests) "Open Letter to Clay Co. and Jackson Co. Prosecutors" urges them to remember the seriousness of Bishop Finn's alleged offenses as they move toward trial. It serves as a template for concerned Philadelphia Catholics who wish to remind District Attorney Seth Williams that we demand justice for … Continue reading Letter to Finn’s Prosecutors Serves as Template for Philly Catholics
I Want You to Tell the Truth
by Fr. Christopher M. Walsh, Pastor of St. Raymond Church, guest blogger A member of the “Catholics4Change” community recently forwarded me the following questions: I am asking you and your hierarchy to tell the truth about who the perpetrators and enablers are. Also where does the money come from that the Archdiocese of Philadelphia uses … Continue reading I Want You to Tell the Truth
St. John Vianney Center Says It Can’t Cooperate with DA
"Treatment center says it's barred from giving priests' records to DA," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Oct. 13, 2011
Look to Catholic Lay Leaders’ Experiences with Bishops
Guest Blog By Martin J. Leahy, PhD Assume, for the sake of argument, that the grand jury reports were political propaganda. Assume also that all of the other investigations in the country, which pointed to identical patterns of behavior, were also political propaganda, motivated by feminists, gays, and other “anti-Catholic” types. How do you explain … Continue reading Look to Catholic Lay Leaders’ Experiences with Bishops
Prosecution Medical Experts Will Examine Bevilacqua
Click to read article: "Judge: Cardinal can be examined for competency," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Oct. 7, 2011 More coverage: http://www.courthousenews.com/2011/10/07/40426.htm
Senator Peterson’s Plea to PA Law Makers
October 5, 2011 Dear Representative, In 2007, the Delaware General Assembly passed the “Child Victims’ Act,” repealing the two-year statute of limitations in child sexual abuse cases – and creating a two-year “window” during which victims in older cases could sue their abusers. As a lifelong Catholic, authoring and sponsoring the Child Victims’ Act was … Continue reading Senator Peterson’s Plea to PA Law Makers
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