Catholics who donate directly or indirectly (through their parish giving) to the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference might be surprised by how their money is being invested. The PA Catholic Conference, the public affairs arm of the Catholic Church in our Commonwealth, actively lobbies against reforming the Statute of Limitations (SOL) for child sex abuse. To be … Continue reading PA Catholic Conference Lobbies Against Child Sex Abuse Statutes Reform

Click here to see Jim Gardner's full interview with Archbishop Chaput, which aired on 6ABC in segments. Gardner asks the Archbishop of Philadelphia about the clergy sex abuse coverup at the 22:35 mark. Editor's note: Archbishop Chaput continues to emphasize that clergy sex abuse occurred in the past. He does not acknowledge that the Church … Continue reading Jim Gardner Questions Archbishop Chaput About Clergy Child Sex Abuse

Click here to read: "Vatican accepts resignation of bishop convicted of sex abuse coverup but remained in office," by Michelle Boorstein, Washington Post, April 21, 2015 Excerpt: The Vatican on Tuesday announced the resignation of a Kansas City, Mo., bishop who was convicted of a sex abuse cover-up but remained in office – a fact that … Continue reading Bishop Finn, Convicted of Child Sex Abuse Coverup, Finally Retires

URGENT REQUEST: Please call by 10 am. Statute of limitations reform legislation may be brought before the House Judiciary Committee today. Please contact members of the Committee (you can leave a message on their phone line) to share your support for (HB 661, 951 and 655) to protect PA children. BECAUSE: * Child Sexual Abuse … Continue reading Urgent Request: Please Call By 10 am

WE NEED YOU! Please come out to support the legislators who are fighting to protect your children. Statute of Limitations Reform for Child Sex Abuse Lobby Day will be held on Wed., April 15 at the state capitol in Harrisburg. There will be a rally in the East Wing Rotunda from 1:30 to 2:30 pm. … Continue reading Please Help Us Help Kids

Click here to read: "Prison sentences upheld for priest and lay teacher in sexual assault of altar boy," by Matt Gelb, The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 26, 2015 Excerpt: A state Superior Court panel upheld this week the prison sentences of a Catholic priest and former parochial-school teacher convicted of sexually abusing a 10-year-old altar boy … Continue reading Court Upholds Sentences of Priest and Lay Teacher for Sexual Abuse of Altar Boy

Click here to read: "Jury again unable to reach verdict in Phila. priest's sex-abuse trial," by Joseph A. Slobodzian, The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 11, 2015 Excerpt: "This time, McCormick did not testify in his defense. That prevented him from denying the allegations, as he did the first time. But it also prevented the prosecution from … Continue reading Second Mistrial for Father McCormick

Click here to read: "Bail denied for Catholic priest charged with child porn," by Jeremy Roebuck, The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 4, 2015 Excerpt: "The mounting allegations against Mark Haynes prompted U.S. District Judge Lawrence F. Stengel to reverse a lower court's decision releasing the priest. Stengel said the allegations, if true, establish a "consistent pattern … Continue reading Bail Decision Reversed for Father Haynes

The Federal authorities have announced new evidence of more crimes committed by Father Mark Haynes. The new evidence includes destroying a laptop (which was evidence) and, far worse, allegations of sexual abuse of at least three children. The abuse accusations fall outside the statute of limitations (SOL). Therefore, charges can not be pressed. This is … Continue reading Busy Day at Philly Archdiocese – New Abuse Accusations and More Child Porn

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Mark Rozzi, D-Berks, along with a bipartisan group of legislators, will carry on legislative efforts that would allow victims of child sexual abuse to take civil action against alleged abusers. Rozzi will be joined by state Reps. Louise Williams Bishop, D-Phila.; Tom Murt, R-Montgomery/Phila.; Mike O’Brien, D-Phila.; and state Sen. Rob … Continue reading PLEASE ATTEND – Rep. Rozzi to Lead Capitol News Conference on SOL