James Pepper wrote the letter of complaint to Cardinal Rigali. Read about it here: Why Did Catholic School Fire Best Professor? by Ronnie Paloneczky, Daily News Columnist, Feb. 24, 2011 My letter: Dear Mr. Pepper, Don't you think the Archdiocese has bigger fish to fry? Why aren't you more outraged by Roman Catholic priests who … Continue reading Archdiocesan Influence At Play In Firing of Favorite Professor?
Category: Clergy Sex Abuse
Pedophiles Can Stay – but Not Gays?
Does this make any sense? "Chestnut Hill College, a Roman Catholic institution in Philadelphia, last week told a gay priest who had been a popular adjunct there for several semesters that he was no longer welcome to teach the two religion courses he had been offered for the term starting this week... Father St. George … Continue reading Pedophiles Can Stay – but Not Gays?
Don’t Apologize for Me
In the most recent edition of The Catholic Standard & Times, editor-in-chief and Archdiocesan spokesperson Matthew Gambino issued an apology on behalf of the Church. "We are sorry. We, the Church, are the lay men, women and children; the religious who pray for us and work with us; the deacons, priests and bishops who lead … Continue reading Don’t Apologize for Me
My Lost Saints
by Susan Matthews I read a letter to the editor yesterday in The Philadelphia Inquirer that urged Catholics to speak out. Later in the day, I overheard two older women talking about an accused priest with whom they were friendly. Their blind acceptance of his innocence despite overwhelming evidence was baffling and enraging. A Web … Continue reading My Lost Saints
