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
Category: Prevent & Advocate
Mom Wants Archbishop Myers In Prison
Click here to read: "Mother of Alleged Abuse Victim Calls for Archbishop Myers to Be Jailed," by Mark Mueller, The Star-Ledger, August 13, 2013 Excerpt: "The mother of a boy allegedly abused by a priest in the Diocese of Peoria called today for Newark Archbishop John J. Myers to be jailed, saying he could have … Continue reading Mom Wants Archbishop Myers In Prison
Women Religious Not Mentioned in U.S. Bishops’ Policies
Click here to read: "Judge: Sisters need to investigate abuse allegations," by Joshua J. McElwee, National Catholic Reporter, August 9, 2013 Excerpt: "The files from the orders of women religious concerned two sisters who are deceased. The files did not mention sexual abuse or detail any accusations against the sisters. Although the files do not … Continue reading Women Religious Not Mentioned in U.S. Bishops’ Policies
Court Date Set for Msgr. Lynn’s Appeal
Click here to read: " Date set for appeal of priest's conviction," by Joseph A. Slobodzian, The Philadelphia Inquirer, August 9, 2013 Lynn, 62, was not accused of personally molesting children; his job as Secretary for Clergy in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia required him to investigate allegations against priests and recommend action to the archbishop. The … Continue reading Court Date Set for Msgr. Lynn’s Appeal
Thomas Doyle on What Has Been Learned
Click here to read: "Thirty Years: What We've Learned and What I've Learned," by Thomas Doyle, J.C.D., C.A.D.C., July 27, 2013 via Concerned Catholics of Montana's blog. Excerpt: "When I first became involved with the Gauthe case in 1984 I still believed in the Church. I thought the institutional structure I was part of, and … Continue reading Thomas Doyle on What Has Been Learned
Forgive and Forget Archdiocesan Financial and Moral Debt?
by Susan Matthews St. Catherine of Siena, patron Saint of Church Reform, pray for us. I write this with a sense of utter futility. The archdiocesan financial reports did not shock me. Some financial experts are blaming it on the financial "ineptness" of Bevilacqua and Rigali. The former was far from inept. This very smart … Continue reading Forgive and Forget Archdiocesan Financial and Moral Debt?
Hope for the Future
Click here to read: "I Was Once a Victim," by John Salveson, class of '77, '78 M.A., Notre Dame Magazine, Summer 2013Excerpt: Slowly, eventually, I figured out the reason for the lack of progress within the Church. It really was simple. I had long believed the Roman Catholic Church considered the child sex-abuse crisis to … Continue reading Hope for the Future
United Nations Asks Vatican for Facts
BREAKING NEWSClick here to read: "Vatican asked to provide details of abuse cases," Radio New Zealand News, July 10, 2013
Shocked…Not So Much
Click here to read: "The Church's Errant Shepherds," by Frank Bruni, op-ed cokumnist for The New York Times, July 6, 2013Excerpt: Dolan has quibbled disingenuously over whether the $20,000 given to each abusive priest in Milwaukee who agreed to be defrocked can be characterized as a payoff, and he has blasted the main national group … Continue reading Shocked…Not So Much
We’re Back
Kathy and I were both on our family vacations last week. Thanks for your patience. Lots to discuss. Posting soon.
