Category: Clergy Sex Abuse

New Threat to Sex Abuse Legislation That Would Protect All Kids

~ Susan Matthews ~ 30 Comments

The Sunday Inquirer cover story on incoming Archbishop Chaput outlines his highly organized strategy - not just a stance - on sex abuse legislation in Colorado. With similar bills pending in PA, child advocates better get their message out and their best game on. If they don't, all children in PA are the losers. See … Continue reading New Threat to Sex Abuse Legislation That Would Protect All Kids

Martrys and the Immoral – Unique Perspective on Cardinal Bevilacqua’s Testimony

~ Susan Matthews ~ 11 Comments

The following blog entry was written by a Catholic woman who grew up in Communist Cuba. Please read her unique perspective on Cardinal Bevilacqua's testimony. Let me know what you think. Here's the link: "'Extraordinary and unprecedented' -- Release of Cardinal Bevilacqua's testimony reveals the mind of an impostor," by Marielena Montesino de Stuart for … Continue reading Martrys and the Immoral – Unique Perspective on Cardinal Bevilacqua’s Testimony

‘A Watershed Moment In the Clergy Sex Abuse Crisis’

~ Susan Matthews ~ 35 Comments

Please click the link to read Cardinal Bevilacqua's testimony for the 2005 Grand Jury Report. Let's add this to the required summer reading for Catholics. The judge in the current criminal case involving Msgr. Lynn sealed the records, but the Inquirer already had this copy in the public domain. BishopAccountability.org has broken it down into … Continue reading ‘A Watershed Moment In the Clergy Sex Abuse Crisis’

Breaking News: Msgr. Lynn and Those Accused of Abuse Will Stand Trial Together

~ Susan Matthews ~ 70 Comments

"Monsignor, other clerics to stand trial together," by David O'Reilly, Inquirer Staff Writer, July 29, 2011 Excerpt from above link: "Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Lillian Ransom denied defense motions to throw out the conspiracy charges against Lynn and the other defendants in the high profile case involving sexual assaults on two boys in the … Continue reading Breaking News: Msgr. Lynn and Those Accused of Abuse Will Stand Trial Together

New Law Gives Delaware Victims Closure

~ Susan Matthews ~ 15 Comments

The story linked below illustrates how Pennsylvania could and should give victims the opportunity for justice. A two-year window would out perpetrators and those who harbor them. Some argue that money can't undo the past. It doesn't, but our justice system acknowledges that victims need more than abstract apologies and relies on compensation. That financial … Continue reading New Law Gives Delaware Victims Closure

BBC Documents What Pope Benedict Knew

~ Susan Matthews ~ 16 Comments

A compelling new BBC documentary about what Pope Benedict knew about pedophile priests.  The two links below are parts 1 and parts 2 of this film as viewed on You Tube.  It includes some American notables such as Father Tom Doyle and attorney Jeff Anderson. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnxwgDxxAUY&feature=related <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnxwgDxxAUY&amp;feature=related&gt; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb78v1v4IGY&feature=related <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb78v1v4IGY&amp;feature=related&gt;  

Vatican Makes Rare Move: Recalls Envoy After Irish Accusations of Sabotage

~ Susan Matthews ~ 28 Comments

The Irish government has spoken out on the Vatican's role in the clergy sex abuse scandal that has rocked their predominantly Catholic country. Their claim that the Holy See interfered with Bishops reporting abuse to police, falls in line with findings from Amnesty International. Earlier this year, the Noble Peace Prize-winning organization named the Vatican … Continue reading Vatican Makes Rare Move: Recalls Envoy After Irish Accusations of Sabotage