by Kathy Kane The section of the 2011 Grand Jury Report regarding the case of lay teacher Bernard Shero, documents that a mother had safety concerns about him when he taught at her child’s parish school. She contacted the local police to share her concerns. Subsequently, the pastor called the mother to the parish rectory … Continue reading End the Era of ‘Hand Slaps’ and Speak Up
Category: Prevent & Advocate
Save the Date for Child Sex Abuse Law Reform
SAVE THE DATE: January 23, 2013 Why: New bills in regard to abolishing the of statutes of limitations for child sex abuse will be introduced at a press conference. Where: The Harrisburg State House Rotunda When: 10 am PLEASE COME OUT! RSVP to: info@justice4pakids.com Please share this info via social media, your websites and email.
Review and Resolutions for the New Year
Here's a look back at last year on Catholics4Change. Visitors came from 131 countries. Thank you for stopping by and referring our site to others. Most viewed post: The List Cardinal Bevilacqua Didn't Want You to See Post that received the most comments: Hold a Child Sex Abuse Forum Kathy and I would like to … Continue reading Review and Resolutions for the New Year
FYI on Beliefnet
I have recently signed on to contribute to Beliefnet.com. For those who may be interested, here are links to my first two blog entries. Thanks! How to Sense God this Season Your Best New Years Resolution Ever
Landmark Year for Child Sex Abuse Justice
Click here to read: "2012 a year of unparalleled justice for child sex abuse victims," by Barbara Goldberg, Reuters, Dec. 24, 2012 Excerpt: "The year's headlines heralded the criminal convictions of former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky, Monsignor William Lynn of the Catholic Church's Philadelphia Archdiocese and ultra-Orthodox Jewish therapist Nechemya Weberman, a prominent … Continue reading Landmark Year for Child Sex Abuse Justice
Peace On Earth!
Merry Christmas from Kathy and myself. We wish you peace, health & happiness.
The President Needs to Get the Guns
an essay by guest blogger Rich Green, I hate this country. I really do. I don't understand why we allow everyday citizens, those who are not involved in law enforcement or military, to acquire assault rifles and semi-automatic handguns and why we allow these citizens to amass such a cache of these "mass human killing" … Continue reading The President Needs to Get the Guns
Priests Lost Confidence in Their Bishop
Click here to read: "Missouri Bishop's Conviction Leaves Clergy Divided," by John Eligon and Laurie Goodstein, The New York Times, December 2, 2012 Excerpt: "In the three months since Bishop Robert W. Finn became the first American prelate convicted of failing to report a pedophile priest, lay people and victims’ advocates have repeatedly called for … Continue reading Priests Lost Confidence in Their Bishop
New Non-Profit Urges Public to Face Child Sex Abuse
Recent institutional sex abuse coverups within the Philadelphia Catholic Church and Penn State University mobilized a group of professionals, parents and advocates to form CSA: Let’s Face It. Through its Web site and events, the new nonprofit offers support to adult survivors and hopes to raise awareness of the public health crisis created by child … Continue reading New Non-Profit Urges Public to Face Child Sex Abuse
Hold Institutional Policy Makers Accountable
Click here to read, "Monica Yant Kinney: New sex-abuse charges put institutional leaders on notice," The Philadelphia Inquirer, Sunday, November 4. Excerpt: "Before 2007, the only people in Pennsylvania who could be charged with child endangerment were those with actual contact with children. Think of the father who left his toddler in the car while … Continue reading Hold Institutional Policy Makers Accountable
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