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?
Category: Prevent & Advocate
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?
Rolling Stone Article Link Added to Previous Post
Invite from the National Survivor Advocates Coalition
JOIN US IN: WELCOMING CHARLES CHAPUT AS ARCHBISHOP OF PHILADELPHIA We will assemble at 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 8, 2011 in front of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia at 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway to welcome Charles Chaput to one of the epicenters of clergy sexual abuse on … Continue reading Invite from the National Survivor Advocates Coalition
Commonweal Writer Comments on Rolling Stone Article
"Eichmann in Philly?" by Eric Bugyis, Commonweal.com, September 5, 2010 Excerpt from above link: "...the culture of secrecy that rewarded the cold efficiency with which Lynn fielded and dispensed with allegations of sexual abuse in the diocese is the most chilling part of the article. Erdely quotes former Assistant District Attorney Will Spade describing the … Continue reading Commonweal Writer Comments on Rolling Stone Article
Archbishop Chaput Installed This Thursday
Many have asked what I hope from Archbishop Chaput's leadership. Kathy and I hope he will follow all of the recommendations of the 2011 Grand Jury Report. For instance, the Archdiocese still hasn't removed the Victims Assistance Program from its (and therefore, its lawyers) supervision. We hope Archbishop Chaput will support a bill for the … Continue reading Archbishop Chaput Installed This Thursday
Big News Out of Boston On Clergy Sex Abuse
Will the Philadelphia Archdiocese follow suit and place the names of all accused clergy on its Web site? "Thoughts on Boston archdiocese's decision to name accused priests," by Michael Sean Winters, National Catholic Reporter, Aug. 25, 2011
Summer Required Reading – 5th Installment
Warning: The following is extremely explicit and is not suitable for those under 18. The editors of C4C think this information is critical to understanding the crisis in our diocese. As sickening as the sexual details are, we want to stress the Archdiocesan coverup and transfer of criminal priests is the most heinous element. We … Continue reading Summer Required Reading – 5th Installment
Suspended Priests Still In Holding Pattern
Here's the latest on the suspended priests. Seems they'll be in a holding pattern until our new Archbishop takes the helm. "Archdiocese issues update to 500 priests on its plans for sex-abuse cases," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, August 19, 2011
Retreat – I Highly Recommend It!
There will be no new posts on Catholic4Change.com until 8/21. Please pardon the lapse in coverage as there will no doubt be news. Please feel free to visit our Facebook page to post your own links and comments. Click link in right column. Prayers & Peace, Susan & Kathy
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