Below, Kathy Kane shares her observations of the EWTN coverage of the Bishops' Conference. If this is who is at the helm of our Church and this is how they think, I've all but completely lost hope for the faithful. We need a miracle. Day 1: There were times I felt like I was watching … Continue reading Who Are These People And What Have They Done with Our Church?
Category: Clergy Sex Abuse
Bishops Break Promise Despite Clear Needs of Church
"Bishops Won't Focus on Abuse Policies" by Laurie Goodstein, The New York Times, June 14, 2011 My take on the info in the above linked article: Are they for real? My daughter graduates from Catholic grade school this week. The Bishops and the Holy See have more than let down her wonderful teachers, the parish … Continue reading Bishops Break Promise Despite Clear Needs of Church
Young Priest Discusses Vocation in Midst of Scandal
"Young Philadelphia priest seeks to be an instrument of healing," by Monica Yant Kinney, The Philadelphia Inquirer, June 12, 2011. "I didn't cause the problem, and I can't undo events that have caused people such sorrow," Friel tells me. "But what I can do is . . . be an instrument of healing. Because that … Continue reading Young Priest Discusses Vocation in Midst of Scandal
Word Against Word – Second Alleged Abuse Victim Steps Forward
"In abuse scandal, case a test of belief: Special Report: A prisoner's accusations are vivid, a priest's denial adamant. Now, a push for the truth." by David O'Reilly and Nancy Phillips, The Philadelphia Inquirer. Reserve your judgment until you've read the entire article. Word against word leaves a huge burden of proof on the prosecution. … Continue reading Word Against Word – Second Alleged Abuse Victim Steps Forward
C4C FOX 29 segment on Cardinal Rigali Replacement Rumors
Catholics4Change on Cardinal Rigali Replacement Rumors, FOX 29, June 10, 2011
New Head of Office of Children and Youth Protection – Same Old Problems
"After grand jury report on Philadelphia clergy scandal, more changes, more accusers," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, June, 9 2011 Important Excerpts: "The archdiocese expects to pay more than $1.2 million for abuse victims' therapy this year, three times the amount it paid five years ago." ··· "The changes include ending any interrogation … Continue reading New Head of Office of Children and Youth Protection – Same Old Problems
Cardinal Rigali Replaced Soon?
"Denver's Chaput among likely replacements for embattled Philly Cardinal Rigali," by John Tomasic, for The Colorado Independent, June 8, 2011
Q&A: How Can Priests Reach Those Who Need Them Most – the Victims?
Q. Fr. Chris, I appreciate your communication with us. My concern is that this crime continues because of silence and lack of action. If your silence means you are acting quietly then there is still hope. As for speaking out during homilies and in bulletins that would mean you have to attend mass……..the people that … Continue reading Q&A: How Can Priests Reach Those Who Need Them Most – the Victims?
We Want Our Priests to Speak Out
Featured Comment: by Laura Boquist While it may not be easy to speak out, I believe we are called to do so, and our priests must lead publicly on this issue. The culture that makes every attempt to resolve things privately allowed the abuse to continue for decades, and has exasperated many of us who … Continue reading We Want Our Priests to Speak Out
A Lost Calling
Below is a link to a note written by a Deacon candidate from the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph in regard to his heart wrenching decision to withdraw from ordination. This is just one of countless casualties of the Catholic Church sex abuse scandal. "I have decided not to accept the call to Holy Orders..." … Continue reading A Lost Calling
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