Category: Prevent & Advocate

Catholic Church in Bad Company When It Comes to Child Sex Abuse

~ Susan Matthews ~ 73 Comments

Billy Graham's grandson has declared "evangelicals" worse than Catholics on child sex abuse. See article here. Whether or not that's true is irrelevant. What does matter is protecting children from predators in general and specifically those who hide behind God. The latter steal a victim's spirituality along with their childhood. The term "soul murder" is … Continue reading Catholic Church in Bad Company When It Comes to Child Sex Abuse

Please Call Your PA State Representative Today

~ Susan Matthews ~ 6 Comments

Please call your Pennsylvania state rep and say you want the statute of limitations removed for child sex abuse. Protect children by exposing predators hiding behind the current law. Father Robert Brennan had many victims who don't fall within the current statutes. For them, there is no justice. How many more abusers are roaming free … Continue reading Please Call Your PA State Representative Today

Update: Philly Priest Arrested for Abusing Altar Boy for Years

~ Susan Matthews ~ 66 Comments

Click here to read and watch: "Philly Priest Sexually Abuses Altar Boy for Years: DA," by Dan Stamm, NBCphiladelphia.com, September 26, 2013 Excerpt: Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams announced the arrest Thursday morning of Rev. Robert Brennan. "A serial predator is now behind bars thanks to brave actions of this young man," said Williams. The … Continue reading Update: Philly Priest Arrested for Abusing Altar Boy for Years

Will Laws Prior to 2007 Allow Lynn to Walk?

~ Susan Matthews ~ 16 Comments

Click here to read:  "Monsignor Lynn makes case that he was wrongly convicted in Philly priest-abuse case," by Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press, DelcoTimes.com, September 17, 2013Excerpt: “I did not intend any harm to come to (Avery’s victim). The fact is, my best was not good enough to stop that harm,” Lynn said at his sentencing. … Continue reading Will Laws Prior to 2007 Allow Lynn to Walk?

Malvern Motorcyle Rally: Ride to Reform PA Laws and Protect Children

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Click here for invite. You are invited to a two-hour, self-guided motorcycle ride (11am to 2pm) followed by an after party for your family and friends for lunch at The Office. Lunch includes Mama DiFillipo's famous meatball sandwiches, more great food, drink specials, raffles and more. The event benefits Justice4PAKids efforts to protect children from … Continue reading Malvern Motorcyle Rally: Ride to Reform PA Laws and Protect Children

Please Join Two Initiatives for Reform Focused on Baptized – Not Bishops

~ Susan Matthews ~ 52 Comments

From Martin J. Leahy, Ph.D. Years ago I concluded that my dysfunctional church family would never change.   But, along came Catholics 4 Change, people here gave me new hope. The courage of many (I could name names) inspired and challenged me to act. I have been active for the last year in the American Catholic … Continue reading Please Join Two Initiatives for Reform Focused on Baptized – Not Bishops