The Archdiocese took out an ad in today's Inquirer. It can be found on page 15. It shares where their resources are going - with a few key omissions. Contributing Catholics should demand a comprehensive annual financial report rather than a misleading ad. While much money is spent on extremely important causes, funds are also … Continue reading Archdiocese Omits Key Info In Inquirer Ad
Category: Clergy Sex Abuse
Judge Rules that Accused Priest Can’t Question Former Altar Boy
Click here to read breaking news: "Priest accused of rape may not question ex-altar boy," by John P. Martin, Inquirer Staff Writer, Nov. 1, 2011 Excerpt from above linked article: "Common Pleas Court Judge William J. Manfredi denied the request by the Rev. Charles Engelhardt and Bernard Shero to interrogate their accuser and be given … Continue reading Judge Rules that Accused Priest Can’t Question Former Altar Boy
Bishop Accountability Seems More Clouded Than Transparent
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
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
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