Click here to read: "Monsignor Lynn makes case that he was wrongly convicted in Philly priest-abuse case," by Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press, DelcoTimes.com, September 17, 2013Excerpt: “I did not intend any harm to come to (Avery’s victim). The fact is, my best was not good enough to stop that harm,” Lynn said at his sentencing. … Continue reading Will Laws Prior to 2007 Allow Lynn to Walk?
Priest Pornographer Gets Fifty Years For Violating Little Girls
Click here to read: "Priest sentenced to 50 years for lurid photographs of young girls" by Tony Rizzo and Glenn E. Rice, The Kansas City Star, September 12, 2013. Excerpt: “Your conduct shows, Mr. Ratigan, that you are a chronic sexual abuser,” Fenner said before imposing the sentence. “You violated the trust of individuals to … Continue reading Priest Pornographer Gets Fifty Years For Violating Little Girls
Victims’ Groups Question Pope on Vatican Envoy Child Sex Probe
Click here to read: "Pope under fire over Vatican envoy child sex probe," by Agence France Presse, September 5, 2013, Capital News Excerpt: "Pope Francis came under fire from victims groups on Thursday following news that he had quietly sacked the Vatican’s envoy to the Dominican Republic over allegations of paedophilia." Another link: http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/news/2013/09/05/vatican-envoy-to-dominican-republic-recalled-amid-sex-abuse-allegations/
Malvern Motorcyle Rally: Ride to Reform PA Laws and Protect Children
Click here for invite. You are invited to a two-hour, self-guided motorcycle ride (11am to 2pm) followed by an after party for your family and friends for lunch at The Office. Lunch includes Mama DiFillipo's famous meatball sandwiches, more great food, drink specials, raffles and more. The event benefits Justice4PAKids efforts to protect children from … Continue reading Malvern Motorcyle Rally: Ride to Reform PA Laws and Protect Children
Please Join Two Initiatives for Reform Focused on Baptized – Not Bishops
From Martin J. Leahy, Ph.D. Years ago I concluded that my dysfunctional church family would never change. But, along came Catholics 4 Change, people here gave me new hope. The courage of many (I could name names) inspired and challenged me to act. I have been active for the last year in the American Catholic … Continue reading Please Join Two Initiatives for Reform Focused on Baptized – Not Bishops
Mom Wants Archbishop Myers In Prison
Click here to read: "Mother of Alleged Abuse Victim Calls for Archbishop Myers to Be Jailed," by Mark Mueller, The Star-Ledger, August 13, 2013 Excerpt: "The mother of a boy allegedly abused by a priest in the Diocese of Peoria called today for Newark Archbishop John J. Myers to be jailed, saying he could have … Continue reading Mom Wants Archbishop Myers In Prison
Women Religious Not Mentioned in U.S. Bishops’ Policies
Click here to read: "Judge: Sisters need to investigate abuse allegations," by Joshua J. McElwee, National Catholic Reporter, August 9, 2013 Excerpt: "The files from the orders of women religious concerned two sisters who are deceased. The files did not mention sexual abuse or detail any accusations against the sisters. Although the files do not … Continue reading Women Religious Not Mentioned in U.S. Bishops’ Policies
Court Date Set for Msgr. Lynn’s Appeal
Click here to read: " Date set for appeal of priest's conviction," by Joseph A. Slobodzian, The Philadelphia Inquirer, August 9, 2013 Lynn, 62, was not accused of personally molesting children; his job as Secretary for Clergy in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia required him to investigate allegations against priests and recommend action to the archbishop. The … Continue reading Court Date Set for Msgr. Lynn’s Appeal
Thomas Doyle on What Has Been Learned
Click here to read: "Thirty Years: What We've Learned and What I've Learned," by Thomas Doyle, J.C.D., C.A.D.C., July 27, 2013 via Concerned Catholics of Montana's blog. Excerpt: "When I first became involved with the Gauthe case in 1984 I still believed in the Church. I thought the institutional structure I was part of, and … Continue reading Thomas Doyle on What Has Been Learned
Forgive and Forget Archdiocesan Financial and Moral Debt?
by Susan Matthews St. Catherine of Siena, patron Saint of Church Reform, pray for us. I write this with a sense of utter futility. The archdiocesan financial reports did not shock me. Some financial experts are blaming it on the financial "ineptness" of Bevilacqua and Rigali. The former was far from inept. This very smart … Continue reading Forgive and Forget Archdiocesan Financial and Moral Debt?
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