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Category: Prevent & Advocate
Occupy the Catholic Church
Here is an inspiring "what if" article. Click to read: "What If 'Occupy Wall Street' Could be Attempted in the Catholic Church," by Tom Beaudoin, America (The National Catholic Weekly), Oct. 9, 2011 Excerpt: "What would be the last straw that would make you join such a movement? Would it be the episcopal malfeasance and … Continue reading Occupy the Catholic Church
Bishops’ Obligation to Show Pastoral Concern is Spotty
After Archbishop Chaput and the priests' support of Monsignor Lynn was discussed in court, the Archdiocese issued this statement. "Bishops have an obligation to show pastoral concern for their people, their priests, and the wider community," said spokeswoman Donna Farrell on Friday. "That includes victims of sexual abuse. It also includes those accused of wrongdoing, … Continue reading Bishops’ Obligation to Show Pastoral Concern is Spotty
Senator Peterson’s Plea to PA Law Makers
October 5, 2011 Dear Representative, In 2007, the Delaware General Assembly passed the “Child Victims’ Act,” repealing the two-year statute of limitations in child sexual abuse cases – and creating a two-year “window” during which victims in older cases could sue their abusers. As a lifelong Catholic, authoring and sponsoring the Child Victims’ Act was … Continue reading Senator Peterson’s Plea to PA Law Makers
Please Attend First Friday Vigil for Survivor/Victims and to Protect All PA Children
Voice of the Faithful Greater Philadelphia invites everyone to attend the First Friday Vigil on Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Philadelphia Archdiocesan offices, 222 N. 17th St.Philadelphia, PA, 19103 to support all victim-survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse and support House Bills 832 & 878. These bills would better protect all the Commonwealth's children and … Continue reading Please Attend First Friday Vigil for Survivor/Victims and to Protect All PA Children
Justice4PAkids.com Leads Fight For Laws to Allow Justice and Protect Kids
Click to Read: Suburban Catholics drive effort to let victims of long-ago abuse sue, by John P. Martin, Inquirer Staff writer, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Oct. 3, 2011 Here's a section of the above story: "Margaret Reif, a Downingtown mother who started the Catholic Accountability Project, said she did not want to enrich lawyers or bankrupt … Continue reading Justice4PAkids.com Leads Fight For Laws to Allow Justice and Protect Kids
Letter to Chair of PA Judiciary Committee Rep. Ron Marsico
October 1, 2011 Representative Ronald S. Marsico 105th Legislative District Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Chairman, Judiciary Committee Re: Scheduled Hearing Dates: House Bill 832 – Sponsor Rep. Louise Williams Bishop (re statute of limitations for child sexual abuse – criminal & civil) House Bill 878 – Sponsor Rep. Michael McGeehan (re legislation to allow civil action … Continue reading Letter to Chair of PA Judiciary Committee Rep. Ron Marsico
Let’s Learn From the Irish – No More Denial
If we as members of society and the Catholic Church don't demand scrutiny and solutions, we feed the failure here in the U.S. Let's learn from the aftermath of the Irish clergy sex abuse coverup. "Abuse was 'human rights failure,'" by Patsy McGarry, IrishTimes.com, Sept. 26, 2011
Catholic League Mouthpiece Maligns Journalists
"Time for Bill Donohue and Catholic Church to stop smearing victims -- Also attacking journalists Maureen Dowd and Chris Matthews," People and Politics coverage, Irish Central, September 24, 2011 Editors note: My Uncle Chris is a practicing and dedicated Catholic. He has vigorously supported Catholic Charities and education. While we don't always see eye-to-eye on … Continue reading Catholic League Mouthpiece Maligns Journalists
Will Pope Address Worldwide Pattern Sooner Rather Than Later?
Sadly, this editorial from April 2010 is still timely. This past Spring, Amnesty International named the Vatican as a human rights violator due to its response (or rather lack of) to clergy abuse worldwide. Why hasn't there been a stronger and more swift response from Rome? "Pope should endorse independent investigation," by Gerald T. Slevin, … Continue reading Will Pope Address Worldwide Pattern Sooner Rather Than Later?
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