Category: Prevent & Advocate

Paterno Coverage Scores a Touchdown for Advocates

~ Susan Matthews ~ 13 Comments

I almost imagine God asking Himself, "What will get the attention of these humans? Ahh, yes. Football." I'm kidding, of course. But I do believe this timing is a result of God's grace. Penn State's scandal breaks at a critical juncture in Catholic Church history. With Msgr. Lynn's trial around the corner, advocates needed people … Continue reading Paterno Coverage Scores a Touchdown for Advocates

Penn State Responds to Grand Jury Report Better Than RCC

~ Susan Matthews ~ 45 Comments

Penn State has fired legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno in the aftermath of their child sex abuse scandal. Their grand jury report seems to have them responding more swiftly and decisively than the Philadelphia Archdiocese. When children are raped and people don't react in a moral and ethical way, there should be immediate … Continue reading Penn State Responds to Grand Jury Report Better Than RCC

CNN Special: Priest Predators In Plain Sight

~ Susan Matthews ~ 63 Comments

"It’s a story that’s all too familiar. Catholic priests accused of abusing children. Church leaders accused of covering it up. But that familiar story has a disturbing new chapter. For decades accused priests who were kicked out of the church have blended back into society. No one keeps track of where they live. Gary Tuchman … Continue reading CNN Special: Priest Predators In Plain Sight

Inquirer Editorial Board Disagrees with Archbishop Chaput’s Statutes Stance

~ Susan Matthews ~ 111 Comments

"His position is contrary to the Editorial Board’s, which has supported legislation sponsored by Rep. Louise Williams Bishop (D., Phila.) that would eliminate Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations on child sex-abuse cases. Bishop’s bill recognizes that young abuse victims often take years, even decades, to confront what happened to them, meaning the time limit for filing … Continue reading Inquirer Editorial Board Disagrees with Archbishop Chaput’s Statutes Stance

Letter to Finn’s Prosecutors Serves as Template for Philly Catholics

~ Susan Matthews ~ 16 Comments

SNAP's (Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests) "Open Letter to Clay Co. and Jackson Co. Prosecutors" urges them to remember the seriousness of Bishop Finn's alleged offenses as they move toward trial. It serves as a template for concerned Philadelphia Catholics who wish to remind District Attorney Seth Williams that we demand justice for … Continue reading Letter to Finn’s Prosecutors Serves as Template for Philly Catholics