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
Category: Prevent & Advocate
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.
Priest and Teacher Both Sentenced to Do Hard Time
Click here to read: "Priest, Teacher Get Prison in Sex Abuse Case," by Joseph Slobodzian, The Philadelphia Inquirer, June 12, 2013Excerpt: Common Pleas Court Judge Ellen Ceisler exceeded sentencing guidelines in handing out punishment to the Rev. Charles Engelhardt, 66 and Bernard Shero, 50, saying their crimes called for long terms. She sentenced Engelhardt to … Continue reading Priest and Teacher Both Sentenced to Do Hard Time
First Friday Vigils Rescheduled
Sister Maureen Turlish would like everyone to spread the word that the June First Friday Vigil has been rescheduled for Friday, June 14th on the pavement in front of the Philadelphia Archdiocesan offices at 222 N. 17th St. from 12 noon to 1 pm.The Vigil for July will be held on July 12th because of … Continue reading First Friday Vigils Rescheduled
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