Guest Blog by John Delaney I struggle with my faith and my beliefs in a higher power. I’m not sure if that stems from being abused by a priest or if it stems from my questioning religion and religious beliefs. But I do believe in something, I just don’t have a name or a face … Continue reading Survivor Feels Some Hope After Meeting Philly Bishop
Pain Multiplied
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/24/opinion/letters/catholic-church-abuse.html Combine all the letters to all the editors around the world and you'd have a chronicle of unspeakable and seemingly endless pain and misery. I'm glad the New York Times isn't letting their readers forget the enormity of this problem.
CHILD USA and SNAP Film Screening
Join CHILD USA and SNAP on Wednesday 2/26 for an exclusive sneak peak of ‘A Peloton of One,’ a documentary following Dave Ohlmuller’s journey across the country to bring awareness to child sex abuse advocacy and statute of limitations reform. As part of the CHILD USA Film Series, the screening will be followed by a … Continue reading CHILD USA and SNAP Film Screening
It’s Up To Us Now
Last week a few of us from Catholics4Change attended a presentation at Villanova University given by Fr Hans Zollner, president of the Center for Child Protection at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. Of all the information that Fr Zollner provided, one fact that spoke volumes was that there are only 18 people on staff … Continue reading It’s Up To Us Now
The Standards of Ministerial Behavior and Boundaries
It has been so encouraging to see laity from all over the country begin to realize that information is key in protecting children. This past year we have seen lay groups form in various dioceses, arming themselves with information and asking the questions that need to be asked to keep kids safe. Their questions will … Continue reading The Standards of Ministerial Behavior and Boundaries
Will Homeboy Archbishop Nelson Perez Feel Comfy With Failures In Philly?
Archbishop Nelson Perez was a pawn. He was ordained into a clerical culture of power, greed, hypocrisy, manipulation and well-documented secrecy.
Clerical Inconsistencies
The list of clergy assignments in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is posted in May of each year and the priests settle into their new assignments a few weeks later in June. A few times throughout the year there are additional changes to the clergy assignments due to retirements, deaths, health leave, personal leave, or sabbaticals. … Continue reading Clerical Inconsistencies
AP Reveals Catholic Church’s Big Sin of Omission
The AP reports that about 45 accused priests do not appear on the Philadelphia Archdiocese’s list of credibly accused. Find out why.
A Survivor’s Christmas Wish
Guest Blog by a Philadelphia Survivor There is a wonderful Christmas song by Amy Grant called "Grownup Christmas List". It is one of my favorite and speaks to the true meaning of Christmas - compassion, happiness, peace. When listening to it the other day, I thought of my own Christmas List - a "Survivor's Christmas … Continue reading A Survivor’s Christmas Wish
Third Time Isn’t a Charm: Archdiocese Omits Key Info On Msgr. Logrip Again
Archdiocese of Philadelphia still covering up child sex abuse when they don't release all information available on Msgr. Joseph Logrip.