Category: Clergy Sex Abuse

Cardinal Rigali on National Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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"National Sexual Assault Awareness, Child Abuse Month," by Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia for The Catholic Standard and Times The Cardinal writes: "The resurgence of news coverage concerning sexual abuse causes further pain. Every time there is a report of abuse it not only re-injures the victims, our parishioners are shaken by each disclosure, … Continue reading Cardinal Rigali on National Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Catholic League President Responds to Judge Anne Burke’s Column

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Catholic League president William Donohue responds to a guest column in the Chicago Tribune written by Illinois Court Judge Anne Burke, who also served as interim chair of the National Review Board, organized by the U.S. Bishops' Conference to monitor clergy sex abuse. (READ HER COLUMN HERE) "Catholic Bishops Indicted by 'Reformer Judge,'" guest column … Continue reading Catholic League President Responds to Judge Anne Burke’s Column

Sr. Maureen Asks Cardinal To Publicly Support Legislation For All Abused Children

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"Philadelphia Archdiocese Continues Cover-Up of Abuse," guest column by Sr. Maureen Turlish for Montgomery Newspapers, April 29, 2011. "However, I would give serious consideration to revising my opinion if Cardinal Rigali did the following: If, as archbishop of Philadelphia and chairman of the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference, Cardinal Rigali would hold … Continue reading Sr. Maureen Asks Cardinal To Publicly Support Legislation For All Abused Children

Catholic Accountability Project Forming Parish Groups Now

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by Margaret Reif, for the Catholic Accountability Project, Guest Blogger People have been asking what is going on and what needs to be done. When an accusation is made, it’s often long beyond the statute of limitations. Charges can’t be filed, so our children’s safety is dependent on the Archdiocesan investigation of the claims. IF … Continue reading Catholic Accountability Project Forming Parish Groups Now

Consider Voice of the Faithful When Organizing on Parish Level

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by Nick Ingala, for Voice of the Faithful, Guest Blogger We at Voice of the Faithful thank Catholics4Change for presenting this excellent forum for shining light on clergy sexual abuse and the need for accountability in the Church. We’ve read on this blog how outraged many Philadelphia-area parishioners are at the revelations of clergy sexual … Continue reading Consider Voice of the Faithful When Organizing on Parish Level

Auxiliary Bishop To Hold “Listening Session” With Parish

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We'd love to hear from Our Mother of Consolation parish members who attend the listening session announced below. We'd also like to hear how their sexual abuse forum was organized so other parishes could adapt the model. Announcement: Our Mother of Consolation in Chestnut Hill Sexual Abuse Forum Listening Session Our parish Sexual Abuse Forum … Continue reading Auxiliary Bishop To Hold “Listening Session” With Parish

Expert Weighs In With Heavy Words On Lack of Progress

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"The Scandal Continues: Clergy Sex Abuse Crisis," by Anne M. Burke, U.S. Catholic, April 27, 2011 Burke is an Illinois Supreme Court Justice who served as interim chair of the National Review Board, the board of lay Catholics that was charged by the U.S. bishops to oversee their compliance with the reforms they had pledged … Continue reading Expert Weighs In With Heavy Words On Lack of Progress

Sr. Maureen Invites C4C Site Visitors To Prayerful Protest May 6th

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There will be the usual First Friday Vigil on May 6th from noon to 1 p.m. in front of the Philadelphia Archdiocesan offices at 222 North 17th Street in center city. All of welcome to participate in prayer, picketing and protest. Sister Maureen Paul Turlish Victims’ Advocate For more information, email: maturlishmdsnd@yahoo.com Publishers note: Lets' … Continue reading Sr. Maureen Invites C4C Site Visitors To Prayerful Protest May 6th