The photo is of my son who was a freshman at Archbishop Ryan High School in North East Philly. He’s standing with his Mom at his first “mother/son” dance. The head principal of the school approached my wife and said: “What a fine looking son you have.” This is when the grooming began. My name … Continue reading What If This Was Your Son? A Heart Changing Story
Category: Prevent & Advocate
Letter to Finn’s Prosecutors Serves as Template for Philly Catholics
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
New Law Suit Filed Against Archdiocese
Click here to read breaking news: "Ex-altar boy sues priest, archdiocese for alleged abuse," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, October 19, 2011
I Want You to Tell the Truth
by Fr. Christopher M. Walsh, Pastor of St. Raymond Church, guest blogger A member of the “Catholics4Change” community recently forwarded me the following questions: I am asking you and your hierarchy to tell the truth about who the perpetrators and enablers are. Also where does the money come from that the Archdiocese of Philadelphia uses … Continue reading I Want You to Tell the Truth
Kansas City Bishop Indicted In Relation to Sex Abuse Reporting
Click here to read breaking news: "Kansas City Bishop Indicted in Reporting of Abuse by Priest," by A.G. Sulzberger and Lauri Goodstein, The New York Times, October 14, 2011
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
