Click here to see: "Archbishop Finds 2 Priests Unsuitable for Ministry" NBC.com, April 7, 2013.Excerpt:"Gallagher retired from the church in 2006, after spending sixteen years at Saint Richard in Philadelphia. He was placed on administrative leave in 2011. Last year, Gallagher was one of seven priests named in a civil suit alleging the Archdiocese covered … Continue reading Breaking News – Two More Philadelphia Priests Permanently Removed from Ministry
He Is Risen! Wishing You a Happy Easter.
What’s Your Response to an Accusation?
BY KATHY KANEI have been called for jury duty a few times but have never made it past the waiting area. This time when the summons arrived, I started to think about the possible case. If it involved anything to do with child sex abuse, could I be an impartial juror?In the Sandusky trial there … Continue reading What’s Your Response to an Accusation?
The Right Stuff for a Renovation
Click and read: "Go and Repair My House," by Peggy Noonan for The Wall Street Journal, March 14, 2013Excerpt: "I viewed it all initially with hope, doubt and detachment. And then the white smoke, and the bells, and the people came running, and once again as many times before my eyes filled with tears, and … Continue reading The Right Stuff for a Renovation
National Survivor Advocates Coalition Message to Pope Francis
by Kristine Ward, Chair, National Survivor Advocates CoalitionThe National Survivor Advocates Coalition (NSAC) urgently calls on Pope Francis to act forcefully for justice for the survivors of sexual abuse by priests and nuns.The Church walks in a moment of great hope. The Church must walk through great pain to get to its fullness. Words alone, … Continue reading National Survivor Advocates Coalition Message to Pope Francis
Prayers for Our New Pope
It's been uncharacteristically quiet here on the site. What are your thoughts? Click here to read: "A Jesuit Pope: Francis" by Catholic News Service, America, March 13, 2013
Questions About Permanently Removed Priests Unanswered
Black smoke rose at the Vatican today, but I was thinking about the smoke screen here in Philadelphia until the 2011 Grand Jury Report cleared the air. That report, rather than concern or morality, was what prompted Cardinal Rigali to remove 26 "unsuitable" priests from ministry for investigation. According to court documents the Philadelphia hierarchy … Continue reading Questions About Permanently Removed Priests Unanswered
St. John Vianney Policy Has Dangerous Potential
BY KATHY KANE The story of a patient from the St John Vianney Center being found on a school campus, has been making the news recently. I was the parent who discovered the patient on Bishop Shanahan’s campus back in December. I was in the parking lot and saw the man coming from around the … Continue reading St. John Vianney Policy Has Dangerous Potential
Support Reform for Child Sex Abuse Statute of Limitations
We are asking supporters of child sex abuse statute of limitations reform to email your state representative today (Find your state rep and contact info here) with this message. Support McGeehan, Rozzi Amendments - Protect Kids, Not Predators! Dear Representative: Although the Task Force for Child Protection made recommendations for new laws dealing with child … Continue reading Support Reform for Child Sex Abuse Statute of Limitations
Church Silent on Tainted Cardinals Participation In Conclave
The last Cardinal has arrived in Rome. Soon the most important business of the Church will be in the hands of several Cardinals involved in clergy sex abuse cover ups. Apparently, we aren't supposed to notice. We can't pry open the doors of the secret archives, but we can certainly understand the facts in front … Continue reading Church Silent on Tainted Cardinals Participation In Conclave
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