PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA – Justice4PAkids will hold a free seminar for parents that will share the facts on child sex abuse on October 6, 2011 at UFCW Local 1776, 3031 Walton Road in Plymouth Meeting from 7 to 9 pm. Statistics show child sex abuse isn’t rare and it’s usually isn’t stranger danger. Experts will … Continue reading Protect Children from Sex Abuse: Free Seminar for Parents
Category: Prevent & Advocate
Coach Charged as Archdiocesan High Schools Open
Breaking News - "High school coach charged with luring, corrupting kids," by Regina Medina, Philadelphia Daily News, September 20, 2011 Updated link
Where Does William Donohue Get His “Facts”?
Several people sent me a press release issued by William Donohue of The Catholic League because it mentioned Catholics4Change in regard to Archbishop Chaput. The press release probably won't get picked up but I'll address some points.I'm confused by why a Catholic civil rights group would find fault with a Catholic creating a blog where … Continue reading Where Does William Donohue Get His “Facts”?
Bevilacqua’s Hearing Delayed One Month
"Question of Bevilacqua's competence presents unusual legal situation," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Sept. 12, 2011
S.N.A.P. Sues Pope for Crimes Against Humanity
The clergy sex abuse victims' advocacy organization S.N.A.P. (Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests) and the CCR (Center for Constitutional Rights) have filed an international lawsuit today against the Pope and others for crimes against humanity. S.N.A.P. is holding a press conference tomorrow (Sept. 14th) at 2 pm outside the Archdiocese headquarters in Philadelphia at … Continue reading S.N.A.P. Sues Pope for Crimes Against Humanity
Love By Arrangement Philadelphia Style
by Kristine Ward, National Survivor Advocates Coalition (NSAC) Chair Pope Benedict has been called many things in his six year tenure as the Supreme Pontiff but not until yesterday had he been called a Yenta. Archbishop Charles Chaput chose the imagery of an arranged marriage with Pope Benedict as the matchmaker to describe his view … Continue reading Love By Arrangement Philadelphia Style
Archbishop Chaput Installed
"Archbishop Chaput installed: a new captain in Chruch's perfect storm," by Dan Geringer, Philadelphia Daily News, September, 9 2011
Sister Maureen Welcomes Our New Archbishop
Victims, justice and the new archbishop By Maureen Paul Turlish, Commentary for The National Catholic Reporter, September 8, 2011 Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, who headed the Denver archdiocese, was installed today as the 13th head of the Philadelphia archdiocese in a ceremony held at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. I welcome the … Continue reading Sister Maureen Welcomes Our New Archbishop
After All That I Now Know, How Can I Still Go to Church?
by Father Christopher M. Walsh, Pastor, Saint Raymond of Penafort Church On Thursday, Archbishop Charles Chaput will be installed as the new Archbishop of Philadelphia. His arrival from Denver brings with it a history of zealous preaching and a call to genuine conversion and holiness. He is a proven communicator, a man who has led … Continue reading After All That I Now Know, How Can I Still Go to Church?
Archdiocesan Strike Plan Might Create Unsafe Environments
At first glance one might not consider the Archdiocesan high school teachers' strike part of the Catholics4Change agenda, but several parents have raised important concerns. The safety and wellbeing of students might be compromised if a skeleton crew of administrators attempt to replace a fully staffed school. What are your thoughts?
