"TORONTO - A Canadian Roman Catholic bishop pleaded guilty Wednesday to importing child pornography, prompting the Vatican to say it, too, would impose disciplinary measures. Bishop Raymond Lahey, 70, entered the plea in an Ottawa courtroom — a rare case of high ranking Canadian Church official facing charges over sexual misconduct. The Vatican said Wednesday … Continue reading Vatican Says It Will Discipline Guilty Canadian Bishop
Category: Prevent & Advocate
Cardinal Rigali on National Sexual Assault Awareness Month
"National Sexual Assault Awareness, Child Abuse Month," by Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia for The Catholic Standard and Times The Cardinal writes: "The resurgence of news coverage concerning sexual abuse causes further pain. Every time there is a report of abuse it not only re-injures the victims, our parishioners are shaken by each disclosure, … Continue reading Cardinal Rigali on National Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Catholic League President Responds to Judge Anne Burke’s Column
Catholic League president William Donohue responds to a guest column in the Chicago Tribune written by Illinois Court Judge Anne Burke, who also served as interim chair of the National Review Board, organized by the U.S. Bishops' Conference to monitor clergy sex abuse. (READ HER COLUMN HERE) "Catholic Bishops Indicted by 'Reformer Judge,'" guest column … Continue reading Catholic League President Responds to Judge Anne Burke’s Column
Take the Pledge to Protect Kids
It will just take a few minutes of your time to click here and take the pledge to protect kids. Thank you in advance. For more information, please visit: http://www.pledgetoprotectkids.org/
Catholic Accountability Project Forming Parish Groups Now
by Margaret Reif, for the Catholic Accountability Project, Guest Blogger People have been asking what is going on and what needs to be done. When an accusation is made, it’s often long beyond the statute of limitations. Charges can’t be filed, so our children’s safety is dependent on the Archdiocesan investigation of the claims. IF … Continue reading Catholic Accountability Project Forming Parish Groups Now
Consider Voice of the Faithful When Organizing on Parish Level
by Nick Ingala, for Voice of the Faithful, Guest Blogger We at Voice of the Faithful thank Catholics4Change for presenting this excellent forum for shining light on clergy sexual abuse and the need for accountability in the Church. We’ve read on this blog how outraged many Philadelphia-area parishioners are at the revelations of clergy sexual … Continue reading Consider Voice of the Faithful When Organizing on Parish Level
Catholics vs. Catholics
Priest Sex-Abuse Scandal Pits Catholics vs. Catholics, by John P. Martin for the Philadelphia Inquirer, May 2, 2011. Catholic League vs. Voice of the Faithful. Which group represents your thoughts? If neither does, how are they missing the mark for you as a Catholic?
Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parishioners On Pastor’s Letter
Update on Msgr. Conway and his letter to Cardinal Rigali. FOX 29 Coverage at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer today.
Auxiliary Bishop To Hold “Listening Session” With Parish
We'd love to hear from Our Mother of Consolation parish members who attend the listening session announced below. We'd also like to hear how their sexual abuse forum was organized so other parishes could adapt the model. Announcement: Our Mother of Consolation in Chestnut Hill Sexual Abuse Forum Listening Session Our parish Sexual Abuse Forum … Continue reading Auxiliary Bishop To Hold “Listening Session” With Parish
Expert Weighs In With Heavy Words On Lack of Progress
"The Scandal Continues: Clergy Sex Abuse Crisis," by Anne M. Burke, U.S. Catholic, April 27, 2011 Burke is an Illinois Supreme Court Justice who served as interim chair of the National Review Board, the board of lay Catholics that was charged by the U.S. bishops to oversee their compliance with the reforms they had pledged … Continue reading Expert Weighs In With Heavy Words On Lack of Progress
