Click here to read the latest on Msgr. Lynn: "Judge tells archdiocese to prepare for Lynn trial," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 26, 3012 Excerpt: "On Thursday, Common Pleas Court Judge M. Teresa Sarmina took a step toward answering them. She ordered the archdiocese to be ready March 26, the first day … Continue reading Judge Tells Archdiocese To Get Lynn’s Legal Communications from the 90s Ready for Trial
Category: Prevent & Advocate
Important Bill on Child Sex Abuse Introduced to PA Senate
Important bill relating to child sex abuse was introduced to Pennsylvania Senate. Click here to read press release.
Richter Scale, Please
"Seismic shifts reshape US Catholicism," by Tom Roberts, National Catholic Reporter, Jan. 17, 2012 Excerpt: “Catholics are developing a complex relationship between their Catholic identity on the one hand, and the way they understand what it means to practice their identity in the traffic of daily life on the other. “They are changing their mind … Continue reading Richter Scale, Please
Martin Luther King, Jr. Quote Applies to Any Advocacy
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." Martin Luther King, Jr.
Breaking News: Archdiocese Delayed Reporting Priests’ Porn Until Last Month
BREAKING NEWS After reading the linked article below, I've lost ALL faith that the Church leadership in Philadelphia will ever do the right thing. I read this and wonder where we would be if the Archdiocese had invested the time, money and thought into evangelization, social services or Catholic education that it has into lawyers … Continue reading Breaking News: Archdiocese Delayed Reporting Priests’ Porn Until Last Month
Petition to Abolish the Statute of Limitations for Child Sex Abuse in PA
Please click here to sign a petition to abolish the statute of limitations for child sex abuse in PA.
Catholics4Change Mission and Site Reminders
As things heat up in the Philadelphia Archdiocese, Kathy and I wanted to remind readers of our mission and comments guidelines. Catholics4Change.com was created to serve as a forum for Catholics who would like to respectfully share their concerns and questions regarding Church accountability to laity on a variety of issues relating to the protection … Continue reading Catholics4Change Mission and Site Reminders
Church Employee Reports Directly to Child Abuse Hotline
This is how child abuse reporting should work. "Fed indict Pa. priest on child porn charges," by Joe Mandak, the Associated Press, Jan. 4, 2012 "PITTSBURGH - A Pittsburgh-area Catholic priest has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges he possessed thousands of images of child pornography on his computer, discs, books and … Continue reading Church Employee Reports Directly to Child Abuse Hotline
A Blog for Everything Else Philadelphia and Catholic…
The Philly Catholic Post has been created for readers and comment givers who wanted to tackle broader issues. The site will serve as an independent news source and forum for all things Philadelphia and Catholic. Please visit and share your thoughts. Catholics4Change.com will remain committed to protecting children and offering solidarity to victims of clergy … Continue reading A Blog for Everything Else Philadelphia and Catholic…
Examining the Connection Between Seminary Formation and Clergy Sex Abuse
"A Change in Formation How the sexual abuse crisis has reshaped priestly training" By Katarina Schuth, America - The National Catholic Weekly, January 2, 2011 "Over the past decade, many thoughtful Catholics have wondered if a connection can be established between seminary formation and sexual abuse by clergy. The answer is complicated, but the significant … Continue reading Examining the Connection Between Seminary Formation and Clergy Sex Abuse
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