Click here to read: "Priest Takes Bishops to Task in Remarks to Parishioners," Radnor Patch.com, June 25, 2012 Dear Friends: This is a copy of my remarks made at Masses on the weekend of June 23-24: “I would be remiss if I didn’t say something about the elephant in the room. Yes. As has been … Continue reading Parish Priest Speaks Out On Silence

Click here to read: "Guilty!" by Anthony Massimini, The 21st Century American Catholic, June 22, 2012 Excerpt: "I know many Philadelphia priests.  I count them among the finest men I have had the privilege to know.  And I know they are personally grieving for the children.  They are also grieving for their perpetrator brothers and for the … Continue reading The Vast Difference Between Official and Personal

I find it interesting that he only mentions the Sandusky trial in this statement. I guess he didn't find the Philadelphia Grand Jury Reports and Msgr. Lynn's trial compelling. - Susan Marsico Passes Child Protection Legislation through House Judiciary Committee 6/20/2012 HARRISBURG –Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin) issued the following statement in regard to the passage … Continue reading Marsico Passes Child Protection Legislation Through House Judiciary Committee

by Susan Matthews For the first time ever, a jury has found a Catholic Church official guilty of child endangerment. It certainly wasn't the first time one was guilty, but it's an important step toward making it the last time. This verdict will do more to protect children than any Bishops' charter or archdiocesan initiative. … Continue reading Guilty Verdict Is a Victory for Children and Catholics

The Pennsylvania Judiciary committee will meet tomorrow morning. We MUST contact them to encourage them to vote yes to move the bills forward. Thank you. Please vote to move HB 878 and HB 832 forward Marsico - Chairman Stephens – Secretary (717) 260-6163 tstephen@pahousegop.com Cutler - Subcommittee on Family Law (717) 783-6424 bcutler@pahousegop.com Grell - … Continue reading Time Sensitive: Contact Legislators Before Tomorrow Morning’s Meeting

Click here to read: "Pa. lawmakers try new approach on liability for claims of past sex abuse," by Amy Worden, Inquirer Harrisburg Bureau, The Philadelphia Inquirer, June 18, 2012 Excerpt: "Sexual abuse of children is at the forefront in the Capitol right now, from the highest reaches of the Catholic Church in Philadelphia and one … Continue reading Amidst Two Trials – Philly Lawmakers Seek Legislation for Child Sex Abuse

Click here to read: "Pa. statute of limitations for abuse victims should be altered," by Patriot-News Editorial Board, May 20, 2012, Pennlive.com Excerpt: "In the case of the allegations against former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, attorneys have heard from one man who can’t press charges against Sandusky because he missed the statute … Continue reading PA Statute of Limitations for Abuse Victims Should Be Altered