Breaking News: John Martin reported in the Inquirer a few moments ago that the Judge has rejected a bid to delay the trial. Opening statements are set to begin! Link to follow.
Category: Prevent & Advocate
Confirmation – Avery Tells the Truth
By Susan Matthews As my son became an adult in the Church, I sat in the last pew contemplating whether or not to remain a member. I could keep my faith but leave the religious institution. I prayed for some sign that I haven’t been on a fool’s errand in my efforts. My father leaned … Continue reading Confirmation – Avery Tells the Truth
Avery pleads guilty and flips on Msgr. Lynn
I am at my son's Confirmation and can't post. Feels like my last few hours ofprayer were answered.
Questions for the OCE and OCYP
Recently, many of you have asked questions on C4C regarding issues of child protection in the Philadelphia Archdiocese. Please share them again in the comment section of this post. Susan and I will use this post to compile a list of questions and will forward them to Mary Rochford, Superintendent of Schools and Leslie Davila, … Continue reading Questions for the OCE and OCYP
Archbishop Chaput Addresses Financial Transparency
March 21, 2012 ARCHBISHOP CHAPUT'S WEEKLY COLUMN: THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH AND THE IMPORTANCE OF LAY ACTION In the next few months, at my request, the Catholic Standard and Times will publish a report on the financial condition of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, including its offices, ministry programs and many of its related agencies … Continue reading Archbishop Chaput Addresses Financial Transparency
The List Cardinal Bevilacqua Didn’t Want You to See
This “list of priests who have been guilty or accused of sexual misconduct with a minor according to the file material” was attached to the memo from Msgr. William J. Lynn to Msgr. James Molloy dated February 18, 1994. This is the list that Cardinal Bevilacqua ordered to be shredded. The leadership involved certainly put … Continue reading The List Cardinal Bevilacqua Didn’t Want You to See
Archdiocese Suspends Lawyer
Click here to read: "Archdiocese Suspends Top Attorney," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 17, 2012 Excerpt: "The grand jury report that led to endangerment and child-sex-abuse charges against four priests suggested Coyne was slow to turn over documents regarding one abuse allegation. Prosecutors in that trial, which starts March 26, have complained … Continue reading Archdiocese Suspends Lawyer
Are Priests Being Quietly Removed from Ministry?
A reader informed us that Father Louis Bier, Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi, Springfield was quietly removed from ministry and the clergy list last week. The FOX news report below has more details and reports that the removal does not have to do with inappropriate contact with children. However, we have learned that a … Continue reading Are Priests Being Quietly Removed from Ministry?
St. Timothy’s Priest Charged with Patronizing a Prostitute
Do some priests remain silent on child sex abuse because of their own sins? Click here to watch NBC 10 report: "Priest Charged With Patronizing a Prostitute," March 2, 2012
Please Take This Poll
Click here to see results of The Philadelphia Inquirer Poll: Should Pa. lawmakers give victims more time to sue after finding out a list of suspected predator priests was shredded?
