"What people need to know is that, according to the literature on the subject, if a child discloses abuse, about 96 percent of the time some sort of abuse did occur. That’s the figure—around 96 percent." - Michael Stinson, director of prevention services at the Joseph J. Peters Institute, a non-profit mental health agency focused on sexual … Continue reading 96% of Children Who Report Sex Abuse Are Telling Truth

Click here to read: "Prosecuters: Archdiocese Memo Could Have Chilling Effect on Sex Abuse Trial," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Dec. 17, 2011 Excerpt: "Assistant District Attorney Patrick Blessington cited a memo sent this month to archdiocesan employees reminding them to notify church lawyers before responding to requests from law enforcement or others … Continue reading Archdiocesan “Muzzle” Memo To Employees Revealed

Click here to read: "Attorneys: Monsignor Wrongly Smeared," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Dec. 12, 2011 "Surely some mistakes have occurred," attorneys Thomas Bergstrom and Jeffrey Lindy wrote. "(But) the fact that no new children or young adults were harmed ... is a clear testament to his diligent and competent efforts to treat … Continue reading Attorneys Claim Msgr. Lynn Did a Good Job

Click here to read: "The time is now: Childhood sexual abuse and the statute of limitations," by Sister Maureen Turlish, National Catholic Reporter, Dec. 9, 2010 Excerpt from above linked article: "The question remains, How can the hierarchy of the Roman Catholic Church ethically or morally justify its opposition to legislation that would better protect … Continue reading OP-ED: Legislation Would Heal Wounds

Click here to read: "No charges against teacher incident at Devon Prep," by Michael P. Rellahan, Daily Times, Dec. 6, 2011

BREAKING NEWS: Click here to read: "Disgraced Ex-Boston Archbishop Cardinal Law Leaves Rome Job," By WBZ-TV Chief Correspondent Joe Shortsleeve, November 21, 2011

Where is the discussion on the Child Sex Abuse Issue? Is it on any Bishop's agenda? Watch The 2011 Fall General Assembly, as posted on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Web site. Special thanks to Jerry Slevin for this submission. This Thanksgiving, Kathy and I are especially grateful for our readership and those … Continue reading USCCB Fall General Assembly Fails to Address Child Sex Abuse Issue