Many of us at Catholics4Change are wondering what the Archdiocesan Office of Child Protection and Victims Assistance thinks about priests applauding Lynn during their private gathering with Archbishop Chaput - the very same priests who are being taught about mandatory reporting. While we believe that one is innocent until proven guilty, Lynn has already admitted … Continue reading Priests Applaud Msgr. Who Admits to Endangering Children – Vigil Today
Category: Clergy Sex Abuse
Archbishop Chaput Acknowledges Lynn But Not Victims
According to the following article in today's Philadelphia Inquirer, Archbishop Chaput extended support to Msgr. Lynn during a private Mass for priests. Why is the suspended priest, on trial for alleged conspiracy, more worthy of a shout out than the many survivors and victims of clergy sexual abuse? Where was Archbishop's prompt to offer them support? Where is the … Continue reading Archbishop Chaput Acknowledges Lynn But Not Victims
Justice4PAkids.com Leads Fight For Laws to Allow Justice and Protect Kids
Click to Read: Suburban Catholics drive effort to let victims of long-ago abuse sue, by John P. Martin, Inquirer Staff writer, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Oct. 3, 2011 Here's a section of the above story: "Margaret Reif, a Downingtown mother who started the Catholic Accountability Project, said she did not want to enrich lawyers or bankrupt … Continue reading Justice4PAkids.com Leads Fight For Laws to Allow Justice and Protect Kids
Catholic League Mouthpiece Maligns Journalists
"Time for Bill Donohue and Catholic Church to stop smearing victims -- Also attacking journalists Maureen Dowd and Chris Matthews," People and Politics coverage, Irish Central, September 24, 2011 Editors note: My Uncle Chris is a practicing and dedicated Catholic. He has vigorously supported Catholic Charities and education. While we don't always see eye-to-eye on … Continue reading Catholic League Mouthpiece Maligns Journalists
Jason Berry On Keeping the Faith
"Despite investigating Catholic scandals, author Jason Berry keeps the faith," by Manuel Roig-Franzia, Washington Post, September 20, 2011 “We didn’t give up on democracy because of Watergate,” he says, “and I won’t give up on the church because of corrupt bishops.” - Jason Berry, author of "Render Unto Rome: The Secret Life of Money in … Continue reading Jason Berry On Keeping the Faith
Where Does William Donohue Get His “Facts”?
Several people sent me a press release issued by William Donohue of The Catholic League because it mentioned Catholics4Change in regard to Archbishop Chaput. The press release probably won't get picked up but I'll address some points.I'm confused by why a Catholic civil rights group would find fault with a Catholic creating a blog where … Continue reading Where Does William Donohue Get His “Facts”?
After All That I Now Know, How Can I Still Go to Church?
by Father Christopher M. Walsh, Pastor, Saint Raymond of Penafort Church On Thursday, Archbishop Charles Chaput will be installed as the new Archbishop of Philadelphia. His arrival from Denver brings with it a history of zealous preaching and a call to genuine conversion and holiness. He is a proven communicator, a man who has led … Continue reading After All That I Now Know, How Can I Still Go to Church?
Invite from the National Survivor Advocates Coalition
JOIN US IN: WELCOMING CHARLES CHAPUT AS ARCHBISHOP OF PHILADELPHIA We will assemble at 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 8, 2011 in front of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia at 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway to welcome Charles Chaput to one of the epicenters of clergy sexual abuse on … Continue reading Invite from the National Survivor Advocates Coalition
‘Rolling Stone’ Publishes 8-Page Article on Philly Catholic Church Cover-Up
The September 15, 2011 edition of venerable rock magazine "Rolling Stone" teases "The Catholic Church's Secret Sex -Crime Files" on its cover. Inside is a scathing eight-page article by Sabrina Rubin Erdely on the Philadelphia Archdiocese's sex abuse scandal and cover up. People may scream Catholic bashing, but it's all true. There won't be any … Continue reading ‘Rolling Stone’ Publishes 8-Page Article on Philly Catholic Church Cover-Up
Archbishop Chaput Installed This Thursday
Many have asked what I hope from Archbishop Chaput's leadership. Kathy and I hope he will follow all of the recommendations of the 2011 Grand Jury Report. For instance, the Archdiocese still hasn't removed the Victims Assistance Program from its (and therefore, its lawyers) supervision. We hope Archbishop Chaput will support a bill for the … Continue reading Archbishop Chaput Installed This Thursday
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