Our blog post questioning why (Father) James Flavin is being portrayed as a priest in good standing in the National Catholic Register interview with Mark Wahlberg was highlighted tonight in a segment on Church Militant. The NCR interview with Wahlberg was publicity for the upcoming movie, Fr Stu, for which Flavin is the movie consultant. … Continue reading Flavin Fallout Continues
Category: Prevent & Advocate
“Father Stu” Movie Publicity Misses the Marky Mark
Wahlberg's "Parish Priest" Father Flavin is a Lie By Kathy Kane "Father Stu," a soon to be released movie produced by and starring Mark Wahlberg, is a true story based on the rough and tumble life of Father Stuart Long who led a less than moral life prior to his vocation. The film chronicles his … Continue reading “Father Stu” Movie Publicity Misses the Marky Mark
Perez Dishonors Philly Survivors By Honoring Abusive Priest
Msgr. Philip Dowling ran down the stairs, shoes in hand. A horrified mother had just discovered him half-naked in her young daughter's bedroom.. That was his first but not last escape from punishment. Years later, the victim and her sister, participated in the first Grand Jury Report into child sex abuse in the Philadelphia Archdiocese. … Continue reading Perez Dishonors Philly Survivors By Honoring Abusive Priest
Catholics4Change Launches New Podcast: Revelations
The first episode of Revelations Podcast is now available on major podcast outlets. https://revelationspodcast.buzzsprout.com/1897275/9651198 Episode Resources:Catholics4Change.comCatholics4Change CommunitySNAP - Survivors Network of Those Abused By PriestsThe Archdiocese of Philadelphia2020 Annual Report Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People Priest to Return After Porn Investigation But Questions Remain - The Philadelphia InquirerAdult abuse case: accusations … Continue reading Catholics4Change Launches New Podcast: Revelations
Father Peter Foley Allegedly Abused Cardinal Dougherty Student In the 80s
The revolting revelations just keep coming. This lawsuit brings to light another example of the Philly Archdiocese's dangerous waiting game. Link to The Philadelphia Inquirer coverage here. As of this publication date, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia currently lists Father Peter Foley as having full faculties on its' clergy list. Philly priests depend upon the clergy … Continue reading Father Peter Foley Allegedly Abused Cardinal Dougherty Student In the 80s
Vatican’s Tech Tool Is Tone-Deaf
The Vatican has launched a “Click to Pray 2.0” app with the hopes of reaching a wider audience. This is what the hierarchy thinks is an important use of technology. How about a tracking app for abusive priests removed from ministry? The Church might have a wider audience if it didn't endanger children. Read here: Click to … Continue reading Vatican’s Tech Tool Is Tone-Deaf
The Case of Fr. Kevin McGoldrick
Chances are if you live in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia you might never have heard of Fr McGoldrick. He was ordained in 2003, and had a few parish assignments before seeming to end up a young unassigned priest. In 2013, when he was approved by Archbishop Chaput for an assignment outside of the Archdiocese, there … Continue reading The Case of Fr. Kevin McGoldrick
Catholics4Change Launches Virtual Global Community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- October 10, 2021 The founders of Catholics4Change, an online forum dedicated to the prevention of clergy child sex abuse, have launched the Catholics4Change Community. The virtual and global platform allows Catholics, survivors, and advocates to communicate and collaborate virtually. "We didn't want the efforts of people working to prevent child sex … Continue reading Catholics4Change Launches Virtual Global Community
10 Years and a New Beginning for Catholics4Change
by Susan Matthews Nothing has changed since the 2011 Grand Jury Report. A few new policies and millions in payouts don't fix what is broken within the Philadelphia Archdiocese or the Vatican. But this is not a pessimistic post fueled by righteous indignation. My anger is topped off with hope. While nothing changed, everything has … Continue reading 10 Years and a New Beginning for Catholics4Change
New Vatican Laws Insult Clergy Abuse Victims
When it comes to the sexual abuse of children and the vulnerable, is there a more lenient governance than the Catholic Church? The Vatican published new provisions to the Code of Canon Law on June 1st. The phrase "one step forward, two steps back" is too generous. In a decades-delayed step forward, a priest found … Continue reading New Vatican Laws Insult Clergy Abuse Victims