Category: Prevent & Advocate

Archbishop Nelson Perez Continues to Ignore Deceased Victim’s Parents

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Arthur and Elaine Baselice lost their beloved son, Arthur III, to an overdose in 2006. Their son was a victim of clergy sex abuse while a student at Archbishop Ryan High School. The predator priest later was sentenced to prison for stealing nearly $ 1 million dollars from Archbishop Ryan high School. Arthur and Elaine … Continue reading Archbishop Nelson Perez Continues to Ignore Deceased Victim’s Parents

Breaking News…Bucks County Catholic School Teacher Arrested

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Bucks County District Attorney Jen Schorn charged long-time teacher Richard Adamsky with felony child sex abuse material possession. He also faces charges for criminal use of a communication facility. Adamsky taught at Nativity of Our Lord parish school in Warminster, PA, for over 30 years. He was also a youth sports coach. The Archdiocese of … Continue reading Breaking News…Bucks County Catholic School Teacher Arrested

Philly Clergy Arrests and Removals Has Laity Lacking Trust and Hope

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In the past few years a number of Philly priests have been arrested for various crimes. Others have been removed from ministry by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for credible allegations of sexual abuse or violations of the Standards of Ministerial Behavior and Boundaries with little information provided. Still others have disappeared from ministry completely with … Continue reading Philly Clergy Arrests and Removals Has Laity Lacking Trust and Hope

Children and Laity Remain at Risk in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

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For many years the Catholics4Change community of laity, parents, and clergy abuse survivors has communicated to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia many ways that they could improve safety for all. Especially children. Many years. We have emailed Leslie Davila of OCYP/ Victims Assistance and John Delaney of Archdiocese Investigations. I have had several phone conversations with … Continue reading Children and Laity Remain at Risk in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Police Remove a Father from Mass for the Crime of Responsible Parenthood

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In the Archdiocese of Philadelphia when a priest was caught in two separate incidents downloading thousands of images of pornography and law enforcement publicly voiced their concerns, he was given two leaves of absence before Archbishop Charles Chaput reassigned him to the Cathedral of St Peter & Paul. The laity is so jaded in Philly … Continue reading Police Remove a Father from Mass for the Crime of Responsible Parenthood

Missionary Discipleship and the Crisis of Reconciliation: A Call for Authentic Renewal in the Church

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Guest Blog from a parishioner in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia The Archbishop of Philadelphia has begun a challenging restructuring of the Archdiocese in response to the serious issues Catholics face today: only 17% of baptized Catholics are actively practicing their faith. We have very few priests to minister to that 17%, and our infrastructure is … Continue reading Missionary Discipleship and the Crisis of Reconciliation: A Call for Authentic Renewal in the Church

Survivor Takes Center Stage – Church Hides Behind Curtain

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A funny thing about the truth is that it requires very little. It doesn't need a team of attorneys and lobbyists. Communication specialists who gaslight the laity, or clergy who preach and do not practice. It doesn't need the hierarchy who dress as shepherds holding their staffs but for decades have led the laity to … Continue reading Survivor Takes Center Stage – Church Hides Behind Curtain

Press 1 to Be Ignored: Philly Archdiocese Leaves Victim’s Dad Waiting on Answers

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Arthur and Elaine Baselice lost their beloved son, Arthur III, to a drug overdose in 2006. Their son was a student at Archbishop Ryan High School in the 1990's when the alleged sexual abuse by a priest began. The perpetrator, Rev. Charles Newman, introduced drugs and alcohol to young Arthur as part of the abuse … Continue reading Press 1 to Be Ignored: Philly Archdiocese Leaves Victim’s Dad Waiting on Answers

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Scores A Victory In Court Against Clergy Abuse Victim

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The 2005 Grand Jury Report investigating child sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has several pages concerning the sexual depravity and alleged sexual abuse perpetrated by Fr Michael J McCarthy. The priest allegedly sexually abused students at Cardinal O'Hara High School in the 1970's. He was reported by fellow priests for having sexual graphic … Continue reading The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Scores A Victory In Court Against Clergy Abuse Victim