Click here to read: "At trial, following a defrocked priest's 25-year trial," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 26, 2012 Excerpt: “He lives across the street from the largest playground in Sea Isle City,” Dougherty replied. The exchange underscored a point prosecutors have been trying to make in their endangerment case against Msgr. William … Continue reading Pedophile Across From Playground – Send Thank You to Philly Diocese
Category: Prevent & Advocate
Bishops Crack Down on Nuns: Decisions from a Parallel Universe
Click here to read: "The Inquisition: Vatican issues a knuckle-rap to the nuns," by Cokie Roberts and Steven V. Roberts, phillyburbs.com, April 26, 2012 Excerpt: "The nuns’ silence on gay marriage must be particularly galling to their new inquisitor. Archbishop Sartain has thrown the full force of his office behind a proposed ballot initiative to … Continue reading Bishops Crack Down on Nuns: Decisions from a Parallel Universe
Catholics4Change Supporting Victims at Trial Tomorrow
Kathy Kane and I will be at the Philadelphia priest sex abuse trial tomorrow at 9:15 a.m. to support victims who are testifying. They bravely revisit the past and put their personal and professional lives at risk for the truth. As parents seeking protection for our children, we thank them. As citizens seeking justice, we … Continue reading Catholics4Change Supporting Victims at Trial Tomorrow
Trial Brings Out Truth – Not Persecution
Click here to read: "Pa. Priest trial painful, poignant for Catholics," Phillyburbs.com, April 21, 2012 "There is nothing wrong with this prosecution, nothing whatsoever," he said. "You don't take our love for the church and its teaching, and our wonderful tradition, and wield those around as artillery in a defense of Lynn."
How Does Child Rape Fall Through the Cracks?
Click here to read: "Monsignor: Abuse investigation fell through the cracks," by Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press, The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 19, 2012 Excerpt: "A seminarian in 1992 told Lynn and Lynn's boss, the late Monsignor James Malloy, that he had been raped throughout high school by Rev. Stanley Gana. The seminarian, who testified in person … Continue reading How Does Child Rape Fall Through the Cracks?
Our Mother of Consolation Parish Forum On Sexual Abuse This Wed.
Our Mother of Consolation Parish Forum on Sexual Abuse Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Our Mother of Consolation Parish The Parish Hall 7 East Chestnut Hill Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19118 215-247-0430 http://www.omcparish.com Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM The Psychology of Sexual Abuse This event will feature two mental health professionals sharing their expertise in the field of … Continue reading Our Mother of Consolation Parish Forum On Sexual Abuse This Wed.
Protect Your Kids From Sex Abuse: Free Seminar at Upper Main Line YMCA
All are invited to attend a FREE Child Abuse Prevention Seminar on Saturday, April 14, from 9-11 a.m. at the Upper Main Line YMCA, 1416 Berwyn-Paoli Road, Berwyn, Johnson Room, Early Learning Center. Sponsored by JUSTICE4PAKIDS the seminar features experts on keeping kids safe from sex abuse. “We all know the message of stranger danger, … Continue reading Protect Your Kids From Sex Abuse: Free Seminar at Upper Main Line YMCA
A Letter from a Survivor
Sexual abuse of children-the very topic-arouses a myriad of emotions, from anger to disbelief. When the alleged perpetrator is a priest, reactions range from rage at the accused and/or Church to disbelief and hostility towards the victims. Under American law we are all entitled to due process. When a crime has been committed, the court … Continue reading A Letter from a Survivor
PA Attorney’s Analysis of the Lynn Trial
Max Kennerly is a Beasley Firm attorney blogging on the Msgr. Lynn trial. His posts are informative about the challenges associated with prosecuting child sex abuse cases in PA. Click here to read: There's No "Normal" Way for a Clergy Abuse or Sexual Assault Victim to Act, April 6, 2012
Time for Spring Cleaning
The National Catholic Reporter has published an insider's view of the Philly clergy sex abuse trial by Rocco Palmo, Whispers In the Loggia creator and blogger. Click here to read: In Philadelphia Church, at a Crossroads," April 9, 2012. As always the comments are very pointed and interesting. Frequent site commenter Gerald Slevin's observations are … Continue reading Time for Spring Cleaning
