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Category: Prevent & Advocate
Invite from Voice of the Faithful for Friday’s Hearing
Dan Bartley, national President of Voice of the Faithful will come to Philadelphia on Friday, April 15, for the formal arraignment for the accused pedophile priests and Msgr. Lynn, accused enabler of abuse. Dan will address a press conference at the courthouse at 13th and Filbert at 11 AM after the hearing. He will discuss … Continue reading Invite from Voice of the Faithful for Friday’s Hearing
You are Invited to a Meeting in the Downington Area
All are invited to a meeting on Wednesday April 13th at 7:30 p.m. in the Downingtown area. This is a group of informed, proactive, concerned Catholics who have been working on the issues we have encountered as members of the Philadelphia Archdiocese. This group can help provide information about the efforts of lay people in … Continue reading You are Invited to a Meeting in the Downington Area
Sex-Abuse Experts Weigh Claims for Archdiocese
Read today's front page story in The Philadelphia Inquirer on Gina Maisto Smith, the former assistant DA hired by the Archdiocese to investigate allegations. The article outlines her investigative team and the process. "Sex-Abuse Experts Weigh Claims for Archdiocese," by Craig R. McCoy, The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 10, 2010.
Trifecta of Bad News Launched Catholics4Change.com
By Elizabeth E. Evans for Reuters, FaithWorld, April 8, 2011 Three seemingly unrelated events – and Susan Matthews found herself at a crossroads. Reading a letter to the editor assailing the “apathy” of local Catholics… Recollecting an essay she had written when the first grand jury report dealt her family a personal blow… Overhearing a … Continue reading Trifecta of Bad News Launched Catholics4Change.com
Cardinal Rigali Resignation F.Y.I.
Many comments have called for Cardinal Rigali to resign and some have asked why I didn't include that in the questions. Cardinal Rigali submitted his resignation papers last year as is customary when a Cardinal reaches the age of 75. Pope Benedict XVI has not yet accepted his resignation.
Letter & Questions for Cardinal Rigali Sent Certified, Express Mail
The following is an edited compilation of many questions received via site comments, the contact form and my personal email. Thank you for your input. April 7, 2011 Your Eminence, Cardinal Justin Rigali: In the spirit of Vatican Council II’s Decree on Ecumenism, I ask you these questions on behalf of Catholics4Change. We are a … Continue reading Letter & Questions for Cardinal Rigali Sent Certified, Express Mail
No Policy and No Accountability = No Trust
Another Long Lent The abuse crisis resurfaces in Philadelphia by Nicholas P. Cafardi, Commonweal Magazine, April 2011 Last month, three Philadelphia priests were indicted for sexual abuse, and their former vicar for clergy was charged with child endangerment. Perhaps more troubling, those indictments came after a grand jury found “substantial evidence of abuse” committed by … Continue reading No Policy and No Accountability = No Trust
What Is Your Question for Cardinal Rigali?
We are collecting question suggestions to forward to Cardinal Rigali. We can't promise answers, but we can promise to send the chosen questions by certified mail to his offices at the Archdiocese. We will share the final list in a future post.
Comment from a Priest
I just had to share this comment from Father John S. Wintermyer. I hope more clergy step forward and speak out. "I totally support your attempt to bring justice to this issue. As catholic Priest from WDC ( diocesan), I am appalled and ashamed that Philadelphia has been so corrupted by this power game as … Continue reading Comment from a Priest
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