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
Category: Clergy Sex Abuse
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
Lynn’s Testimony Makes Me Soul Sick
Is there anything left to say? I honestly don't know where to go from here. This man's own words damn him worse than any other evidence. Is Canon Law contradictory to child welfare? "What Lynn told Grand Jury on Abuse," by Nancy Phillips, Craig R. McCoy and John P. Martin, Inquirer Staff Writers, Sept. 2, … Continue reading Lynn’s Testimony Makes Me Soul Sick
Archbishop Chaput Says Hello to Harrisburg
The Catholic Bishops of Pennsylvania Cordially Invites Harrisburg Pols to Mass and Breakfast With Featured Speaker....Click to See Invite.
Big News Out of Boston On Clergy Sex Abuse
Will the Philadelphia Archdiocese follow suit and place the names of all accused clergy on its Web site? "Thoughts on Boston archdiocese's decision to name accused priests," by Michael Sean Winters, National Catholic Reporter, Aug. 25, 2011
‘Brotherhood’ Trumped Protection of Children
The unfolding situation in Ireland illustrates underlying clergy abuse issues still debated in the U.S. Does the culture of the priesthood skew attitudes regarding children? Is canon law contradictory with civil law? Attempts to protect other adults and the Church at the expense of the "least of us" could destroy the Church. "Deputy to Bishop … Continue reading ‘Brotherhood’ Trumped Protection of Children
Summer Required Reading – 5th Installment
Warning: The following is extremely explicit and is not suitable for those under 18. The editors of C4C think this information is critical to understanding the crisis in our diocese. As sickening as the sexual details are, we want to stress the Archdiocesan coverup and transfer of criminal priests is the most heinous element. We … Continue reading Summer Required Reading – 5th Installment
No! No! No! Diocese Still Not Directing Victims to Police
Really? Are you kidding me? I may just lose it. Every single day I'm reminded that despite global attention on Catholic clergy sex abuse, the Church is in a complete cluster when it comes to handling it. Or, more cynically, these are calculated moves. A friend just emailed me a link for the "Protection of … Continue reading No! No! No! Diocese Still Not Directing Victims to Police
Collateral Damage in Delaware
In Delaware, the Church bankruptcy will take its toll on Diocesan employees, laity and school children. Blame belongs with the hierarchy, who thought they were above accountability. Victims find relief in non-monetary judgments that will protect other children, specifically the release of records. "As it pays for the past, diocese tries to move on," by … Continue reading Collateral Damage in Delaware
Summer Required Reading: The 2011 Grand Jury Report, Fourth Installment
Our fourth installment of the 2011 Grand Jury Report reprints its "Recommendations" section. This is relevant in light of today's cover story on our new Archbishop's legislative lobbying in Colorado."RecommendationsObviously, nothing will really change in the church until there is a will to change. In the meantime, there are steps to be taken, both inside … Continue reading Summer Required Reading: The 2011 Grand Jury Report, Fourth Installment
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