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
Category: Prevent & Advocate
Prayers for Our New Pope
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
Questions About Permanently Removed Priests Unanswered
Black smoke rose at the Vatican today, but I was thinking about the smoke screen here in Philadelphia until the 2011 Grand Jury Report cleared the air. That report, rather than concern or morality, was what prompted Cardinal Rigali to remove 26 "unsuitable" priests from ministry for investigation. According to court documents the Philadelphia hierarchy … Continue reading Questions About Permanently Removed Priests Unanswered
St. John Vianney Policy Has Dangerous Potential
BY KATHY KANE The story of a patient from the St John Vianney Center being found on a school campus, has been making the news recently. I was the parent who discovered the patient on Bishop Shanahan’s campus back in December. I was in the parking lot and saw the man coming from around the … Continue reading St. John Vianney Policy Has Dangerous Potential
Support Reform for Child Sex Abuse Statute of Limitations
We are asking supporters of child sex abuse statute of limitations reform to email your state representative today (Find your state rep and contact info here) with this message. Support McGeehan, Rozzi Amendments - Protect Kids, Not Predators! Dear Representative: Although the Task Force for Child Protection made recommendations for new laws dealing with child … Continue reading Support Reform for Child Sex Abuse Statute of Limitations
Church Silent on Tainted Cardinals Participation In Conclave
The last Cardinal has arrived in Rome. Soon the most important business of the Church will be in the hands of several Cardinals involved in clergy sex abuse cover ups. Apparently, we aren't supposed to notice. We can't pry open the doors of the secret archives, but we can certainly understand the facts in front … Continue reading Church Silent on Tainted Cardinals Participation In Conclave
Action Item
ONE CALL TO SAVE CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL ABUSE-- please call PA Rep. Ron Marsico TODAY and tell him to place House Bills 237 and 238 on the agenda for the March 12 Judiciary Committee! CALL 717-652-3721 AND 717 783 6757.
Priest Treatment Facility Across From High School Causes Concern
Community concern over St. John Vianney, a psychiatric treatment facility for priests, was addressed last night during a Downingtown Council meeting. The discussion was prompted by a recent incident of a patient trespassing on Bishop Shanahan property during school hours. Unlike most other treatment centers, St. John Vianney allows "approved" patients to leave their premises … Continue reading Priest Treatment Facility Across From High School Causes Concern
United Nations Faults US for Failure to Investigate Clergy Sex Abuse
Click here to read: "U.N. Faults U.S. for Failure to Prosecute Abusive Clerics," by Caleb Bell, Religion News Service, Huffington Post, 2/20/2013Excerpt: Sister Mary Ann Walsh, spokeswoman for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said that the hierarchy does a "huge amount" in order to prevent sex abuse within the church -- much of it … Continue reading United Nations Faults US for Failure to Investigate Clergy Sex Abuse
Cardinals Dolan and Mahony To Be Deposed
Breaking NewsClick here to read: "New York Cardinal to Be Deposed in Milwaukee Archdiocese Abuse Lawsuits," by Laurie Goodstein, The New York Times, February 20, 2013
