Click here to read: "Panel of advocates discuss Catholic church's 'mortal sins,'" by Jamie Mason, May 1, 2013, The National Catholic ReporterExcerpt: "'The bishops' public relations machine has persuaded the people that it is a problem that was, not that is,' Jeff Anderson says, 'and that is a living lie. There have been superficial changes, … Continue reading Panel Scrutinizes Sins of the Church

Click here to read: "Star witness' story in Philadelphia sex abuse trials doesn't add up," analysis by Ralph Cipriano, April 29, 2013, National Catholic Reporter Excerpt: "The grand jury said because of the statute of limitations in Pennsylvania, it was a 'travesty of justice' that all the guilty parties, including Bevilacqua and Lynn, would escape … Continue reading Trial Blogger Calls Out Billy Doe On Inconsistencies

Justice4PAKids will hold a 5K Walk or Run and 1 Mile Fun on Saturday, May 4, 2013, starting at 8 a.m. on the Chester Valley Trail, at 140 Church Farm Lane, Exton PA.The event will honor victims of child sexual abuse and several Chester County elected officials will be coming out to lend their support. … Continue reading Join Catholics4Change Team to Honor Victims

Click here to see: "Archbishop Finds 2 Priests Unsuitable for Ministry" NBC.com, April 7, 2013.Excerpt:"Gallagher retired from the church in 2006, after spending sixteen years at Saint Richard in Philadelphia. He was placed on administrative leave in 2011. Last year, Gallagher was one of seven priests named in a civil suit alleging the Archdiocese covered … Continue reading Breaking News – Two More Philadelphia Priests Permanently Removed from Ministry

BY KATHY KANEI have been called for jury duty a few times but have never made it past the waiting area. This time when the summons arrived, I started to think about the possible case. If it involved anything to do with child sex abuse, could I be an impartial juror?In the Sandusky trial there … Continue reading What’s Your Response to an Accusation?

Click and read: "Go and Repair My House," by Peggy Noonan for The Wall Street Journal, March 14, 2013Excerpt: "I viewed it all initially with hope, doubt and detachment. And then the white smoke, and the bells, and the people came running, and once again as many times before my eyes filled with tears, and … Continue reading The Right Stuff for a Renovation

by Kristine Ward, Chair, National Survivor Advocates CoalitionThe National Survivor Advocates Coalition (NSAC) urgently calls on Pope Francis to act forcefully for justice for the survivors of sexual abuse by priests and nuns.The Church walks in a moment of great hope. The Church must walk through great pain to get to its fullness. Words alone, … Continue reading National Survivor Advocates Coalition Message to Pope Francis

It's been uncharacteristically quiet here on the site. What are your thoughts? Click here to read: "A Jesuit Pope: Francis" by Catholic News Service, America, March 13, 2013