I have felt compelled to write to you as a survivor myself. I have been feeling a great deal of sorrow. I have a guttural cry inside of me for all survivors at this very difficult time. My heart is hurting for all of you, myself included. Sometimes I just want to get on the … Continue reading Letter to Victims From a Victim
Category: Prevent & Advocate
Prosecutors Say Judge Stated the Obvious
Click here to read: "Prosecutors in priests' case say judge still impartial," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Feb. 14, 2012 Excerpt: "Prosecutors also said Bergstrom and Lindy misquoted the judge, contending that she said abuse within the church "was widespread," not "is widespread." They said the misquote was perpetuated by critics of the … Continue reading Prosecutors Say Judge Stated the Obvious
DA Probes Cardinal Bevilacqua’s Death
Click here to read: "Philadelphia cardinal's death investigated," Fox News.com, February 10, 2012 Excerpt: "Risa Vetri Ferman, district attorney in suburban Montgomery County, said Friday that she wants to lay to rest any speculation about Bevilacqua's end, given the "peculiar" timing of the 88-year-old cardinal's death just a day after a judge ruled him competent … Continue reading DA Probes Cardinal Bevilacqua’s Death
Legislative Battle Continues In Child Sex Abuse Cases
Click here to read cover story: "Pushing the Limit: Examining the Legislative Battle Over the Statute of Limitation in Child Sex Abuse Cases," by Tara Murtha, Philadelphia Weekly, Feb. 8, 2012. Excerpt: PA Catholic Conference spokesperson Amy Hill declined to discuss SOL reform with PW , saying it was a “sensitive issue.” However, Hill emailed … Continue reading Legislative Battle Continues In Child Sex Abuse Cases
Many Prayed for Philadelphia Catholic Church During First Friday Vigil
Click here to watch: "Protesters Pray for the Future of the Philadelphia Catholic Church," CBS Philly, Feb.3, 2012
Pope Sends Telegram Upon Cardinal Bevilacqua’s Death
Click here to read: "Cardinal Bevilacqua, retired Philadelphia Archbishop, Dies at age 88," by Catholic News Service, Feb. 1, 2012
Cardinal Bevilacqua Has Died
Breaking News. Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua Has Died. Posts to follow.
Prayerful Protest for the Future of the Philadelphia Catholic Church
In light of all that has happened - clergy child sex abuse, priests with pornograhy, the hearings, the school closings, the embezzlement and so much more - let's get out to support victims, protect children, demand transparency and renew our Church! Pray and protest for the future of the Philadelphia Catholic Church. Please join Sister … Continue reading Prayerful Protest for the Future of the Philadelphia Catholic Church
Archdiocesan Finance Committee
- compiled by Michael Skiendzielewski - Advocate for Children Members of the Finance Council, Archdiocese of Philadelphia - 2012 Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M.Cap., Chairman Most Rev. Timothy C. Senior, ex officio Deacon Alvin Clay Michael Crofton Walter D’Alessio Dr. Robert LeClair Frank J. Miller Shaun O’Malley Gerald Parsons William R. Sasso, Esq. William … Continue reading Archdiocesan Finance Committee
Archdiocesan Buck Stops at Embezzlement – Not Child Sex Abuse
Priests who sexually abuse children may get shuffled around - but don't mess around with archdiocesan money. Where is all the talk of forgiveness for Anita Guzzardi? Hopefully, the leadership will audit their morals and money a bit better moving forward. I'm not holding my breath for transparency regarding either. Click here to read: "Worker … Continue reading Archdiocesan Buck Stops at Embezzlement – Not Child Sex Abuse
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