The culture of the archdiocese becomes crystal clear through the lens of this article. Odd that Brian Tierney, the late Cardinal Bevilacqua's spin doctor during the 90s, would go to bat for a teacher accused of misconduct but not a principal with a great track record. Hopefully the trial will answer those questions. Click here … Continue reading Note to Philadelphia Archdiocean Employees: Shut Up and Smile

Click here to read: "Gag order imposed in latest trial of a priest," by Joseph A. Slobodzian, The Philadelphia Inquirer, February 24, 2014Excerpt: Prosecution and defense lawyers were barred by a Philadelphia judge on Monday from making public comments during the upcoming trial of Rev. Andrew McCormick, the Catholic priest accused of sexually assaulting a … Continue reading Lawyers Barred From Making Public Comments In Latest Priest Trial

Click here to read: "Phila. archdiocese removes two priests," by Jeremy Roebuck, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Feb. 23, 2014Excerpt: "As has been their practice, church officials offered no further details of the allegations against the men, except to say both involved 17-year-old victims and occurred decades ago. In both cases, local authorities had declined to pursue … Continue reading Irregularities In Weekend’s Philadelphia Archdiocese Priest Removals

One month before an Archdiocesan Mass for victims of clergy sexual abuse, Archbishop Chaput is expected to announce the permanent removal of two more priests.This information comes via several reliable sources. Victims of the removed priests are routinely notified by the Archdiocese prior to these announcements.One of the priests, Father John P. Paul, had been … Continue reading Archdiocese of Philadephia Expected to Announce Two More Priest Removals

It was brought to my attention that  some comments weren't being posted. Thank you, Art! I took a look at the back end of the site and sure enough 69 comments were being held in moderation without my knowing it. My sincere apologies. I'm not sure if this was a result of my power outage … Continue reading Technical Issue with Comments

In a recent announcement, Archbishop Chaput encourages the clergy and faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to gather on Saturday, March 22, 2014 during the regular 5:15 service at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul for a Healing Mass for Victims of Clergy Sex Abuse.  Archbishop Chaput will be the main celebrant and homilist. … Continue reading Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Hold Healing Mass for Clergy Abuse Victims

Click here to watch: "Philadelphia Student's Identity Released After Sexual Assualt," by Dave Schratwieser, MyFoxPhilly.com, Feb. 7, 2014Excerpt: A spokesman for the archdiocese admitted the school sent out the sensitive information, but said a second email was sent out within 30 to 40 minutes asking anyone who received the first email not to read it … Continue reading If It’s Not Blatant Abuse Coverups, It’s Blunders for Philly Archdiocese

Editor's note: Power is finally restored! Thank you for your patience.Click here to read: "U.N. Panel Criticizes the Vatican Over Sexual Abuse," by Laurie Goodstein, Nick Cumming-Bruce and Jim Yardley, The New York Times, Feb. 5, 2014Excerpt: The report, however, was sharply critical of the church’s current practices, not just those of the past. “The … Continue reading U.N. Report Calls for Church to Improve Current Practices

Click here to read; "From Philly to Dallas, ex-priest a 'brutal abuser' without remorse," by William Bender, Philly.com, Jan. 29, 2014Excerpt: (Rev. James) Gigliotti said he understands that civil and canon law may limit what information Philadelphia Archdiocese officials believe they can release about Bryski and other defrocked priests, but he said that doesn't absolve … Continue reading Dallas Has Philadelphia Archdiocese to Thank for ‘Brutal Abuser’ Ex-Priest

Click here to read: "Philly District Attorney files appeal of Monsignor William Lynn's overturned conviction," by Brian X. McCrone, Philly.com, Jan. 28, 2014 In the 35-page appeal, Williams argued "the Superior Court erred in holding that a church official who systemically reassigned pedophile priests in a manner that risked further sexual abuse of children did … Continue reading Philly DA files appeal of Msgr. Lynn’s Overturned Conviction