Category: Prevent & Advocate

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

~ Kathy Kane ~ 5 Comments

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

~ Kathy Kane ~ 14 Comments

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

~ Kathy Kane ~ 6 Comments

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

~ Kathy Kane ~ 2 Comments

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

Archdiocese Still Uses Pervert To Recruit Seminarians

~ Kathy Kane ~ 4 Comments

Fr David Buffum left active ministry in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in September 2023. Weeks ago, Catholics4Change provided the Archdiocese with disturbing information concerning a double life that Buffum seemed to lead using an altar- ego name online in the years 2020-2023 while in active ministry. We also provided the obscene and demented podcast series … Continue reading Archdiocese Still Uses Pervert To Recruit Seminarians

Survivors’ Lawyer Accused of Shocking Misconduct

~ Susan Matthews ~ 4 Comments

As a victim of child sex abuse, Brian Kent naturally gained the trust of other survivors, becoming a go-to lawyer for their personal injury cases. The former Montgomery County, PA prosecutor served on the Board of Child USA, a think tank combatting child abuse, and received the National Center on Sexual Exploitation’s civilian leadership award.  … Continue reading Survivors’ Lawyer Accused of Shocking Misconduct