Click to read: 'I only answer to God. Bishops don't bother me,' by Maria Panaritis, Philly.com, March 22, 2016 Excerpt: "It was like the roots of a tree spreading out," Foster said. 'I realized, if I'm just a lay person and just asking a few questions, I'm getting all this information, how widespread and deep … Continue reading Answering to God – That’s Different

In today’s Philadelphia Inquirer, Archbishop Chaput shares his reaction to a recent grand jury report that details the historical clergy sex abuse and cover up that took place in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. Chaput doesn’t mention that an alleged predator priest mentioned in the report was sent to St. John Vianney in Downington. During the … Continue reading Drive the Snakes Out In Honor of St. Patrick

Many have already read this excellent Inquirer editorial but I wanted to post just in case someone missed it. Click here to read: "Time can't heal sexual abuse by priests," by The Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial Board, March 8, 2016 Excerpt: The grand jury recommended lifting the statute of limitations for sexual offenses against children and … Continue reading They Knew and They Let It Happen

Many have asked for more information concerning the St. John Vianney Center in Downingtown, Pa. Kathy Kane has pulled a few articles so everyone can get a better sense of the situation. Lock down facility? Nope, not correct. http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/10/25/priest-accused-of-drunk-naked-drive-in-treatment/ Even local waitresses are hassled. http://www.bigtrial.net/2012/05/pervert-priest-checks-out-of-sex-clinic.html From St John's New York to St John's Downingtown... http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/st-john-university-priest-accused-sending-homemade-smut-teen-article-1.302220 … Continue reading More Important Info on St. John Vianney Center

Click here to read: "Law officers, clergy forged ties stymieing prosecutions," by Caitlin McCabe and Maria Panaritis, The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 6, 2016 Editor's Note: Having faith and holding leadership accountable should not be mutually exclusive. We can have faith in God and send Bishops to jail. We can be Catholic and refuse to tolerate … Continue reading Will Catholics Ever Get Angry About Cover Ups?

WRITTEN BY KATHY KANE Those who have followed Catholics4Change over the past few years are aware of my efforts concerning child safety and the St John Vianney Treatment Center located in Downingtown, Pa. In December 2012, I sat in my car in the Bishop Shanahan parking lot while school was in session, waiting for my … Continue reading Has Archdiocese Put Community at Serious Risk – Again?

On Sunday night, 'Spotlight' took the Oscar for best picture during the 88th Academy Awards. It is usually the biggest night for the film industry but this year it was the biggest year for the victims of clergy sex abuse. The movie depicted the Boston Globe investigative coverage of clergy sex abuse that broke in … Continue reading And the Oscar Goes to…Clergy Sex Abuse Victims

Click here to read: "Grand Jury: 2 bishops hid sex abuse of hundreds of children," by Joe Mandak, Associated Press, March 1, 2016 http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20160301_ap_538b2019e2f648059e0cebe2fab073d0.html

Click here to read, "Predator priest sentenced to 20 years in prison," by Jeremy Roebuck, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Feb. 18, 2016. Once again the current Pennsylvania statute of limitations fails society. Excerpt: Two former parishioners came forward after Haynes' 2014 arrest on child-pornography charges to accuse him of sexual abuse dating back more than three … Continue reading Philly Priest Gets 20 Years in Prison