Click here to read: "Nostra Maxima Culpa," dish.andrew sullivan.com, Feb. 4, 2013 Excerpt: "Alex Gibney’s new documentary on the child-rape epidemic in the Catholic Church that raged for decades (and maybe centuries), Mea Maxima Culpa, debuts tonight on HBO. I’ve watched it twice. It is both an inspiring testament to faith and truth – as … Continue reading HBO Tonight: Mea Maxima Culpa
Category: Clergy Sex Abuse
Trial Twists and Turns
Click here to read Ralph Cipriano's coverage of the current Archdiocesan sex abuse trial. "Five Teacher's Say 'Billy Doe' Was a Happy Kid at St. Jerome's, And Not Some Dark, Depressed Loner," BigTrial.net, January 22, 2013.
‘Billy’ Testifies About Sexual Abuse By Priest and Teacher
Click here to read: "Man, 24, testifies of childhood assaults by priest, teacher," by Allison Steel, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philly.com, January 16. Excerpt: The first time Billy ever spoke of being molested was in an impulsive confession to his best friend in high school, he testified, when the two were sophomores. They were discussing a … Continue reading ‘Billy’ Testifies About Sexual Abuse By Priest and Teacher
End the Era of ‘Hand Slaps’ and Speak Up
by Kathy Kane The section of the 2011 Grand Jury Report regarding the case of lay teacher Bernard Shero, documents that a mother had safety concerns about him when he taught at her child’s parish school. She contacted the local police to share her concerns. Subsequently, the pastor called the mother to the parish rectory … Continue reading End the Era of ‘Hand Slaps’ and Speak Up
Jury Selection Underway in Sex-Abuse Trial of Shero and Engelhardt
Click here to read: "4 jurors picked in sex-abuse trial of priest, teacher," by Joseph a. Slobodzian, The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 8th, 2013
Archdiocese of Los Angeles Forced to Release Names of Those Associated with Abuse and Cover Up
Click here to read: "Catholic Church Can't Withhold Names in California Priest Files," by Greg Risling, Associated Press, Daily News Los Angeles, January 7, 2013 Excerpt: "(Superior Court Judge Emilie) Elias said she weighed the privacy rights of priests and others - including those who are mentioned in the documents but were not accused of … Continue reading Archdiocese of Los Angeles Forced to Release Names of Those Associated with Abuse and Cover Up
Jesuits Notify St. Joe’s Prep Community of Credible Allegation
Click here to read: "Jesuits seek information on contact by St. Joe's Prep teacher in 1970s," by Martha Woodall, The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 9th, 2013. The president of St. Joe's Prep sent the following letter to alumni. Dear Prep Alumnus, As we begin a new year, I wish you blessings during 2013. We are just … Continue reading Jesuits Notify St. Joe’s Prep Community of Credible Allegation
Save the Date for Child Sex Abuse Law Reform
SAVE THE DATE: January 23, 2013 Why: New bills in regard to abolishing the of statutes of limitations for child sex abuse will be introduced at a press conference. Where: The Harrisburg State House Rotunda When: 10 am PLEASE COME OUT! RSVP to: info@justice4pakids.com Please share this info via social media, your websites and email.
Isn’t It Ironic? Bishops Investigating US Nuns
For a heaping helping of hypocrisy, click here to read, "Bishops investigating US nuns have poor records on sex abuse cases," by Jason Berry, Jan. 5, 2013, The National Catholic Reporter Excerpt: "A small but resonant chorus of critics is raising an issue of a hypocrisy that has grown too blatant to ignore. The same … Continue reading Isn’t It Ironic? Bishops Investigating US Nuns
Jury Selection for Engelhardt/Shero Trial Begins Monday
The Philadelphia rape trial of a Rev. Charles Engelhardt and Bernard Shero, a former Catholic school teacher, is finally set to begin next week. According the Philadelphia District Attorney's site, it opens Monday, Jan. 7 - most likely with jury selection. Last year, their case was severed from that of Msgr. Lynn, who is now … Continue reading Jury Selection for Engelhardt/Shero Trial Begins Monday
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