I was not surprised by the content or timing of Archbishop Chaput's announcement today. Any public relations expert knows you announce bad news on a Friday afternoon. If you're lucky you can announce it on a Friday afternoon during a holiday week in the summer. There's far less media coverage. And, Archbishop Chaput doesn't have … Continue reading Two More Priests Removed Permanently – Four Returned to Ministry
One Degree of Separation in Priest Trial
Those who say the coverage of the Church sex abuse scandal is rooted in anti-Catholic media bias couldn't be more wrong in regard to Philadelphia news coverage. Most of the reporters I've dealt with, both in print and broadcast, are Catholic and grew up here. The sensitivity with which they approach this subject is only … Continue reading One Degree of Separation in Priest Trial
Editorial Board Calls For Legal Reform
Click here to read and comment on: "Child abuse victims need reform now," by Patriot-News Editorial Board, Pennlive.com, June 26, 2012 Excerpt: "Equally as important is granting additional time for victims to come forward. At the moment, victims must bring criminal cases by age 50 and civil cases by age 30. What the state should … Continue reading Editorial Board Calls For Legal Reform
Invitation to Submit Charities
Many on this site, including myself, have commented that they no longer wish to contribute to the archdiocese. We'd like to offer a comprehensive a list of Catholic or victim organizations that could use those funds for their good works. Please submit you suggestions (with url and short description) in the comments and I will … Continue reading Invitation to Submit Charities
Parish Priest Speaks Out On Silence
Click here to read: "Priest Takes Bishops to Task in Remarks to Parishioners," Radnor Patch.com, June 25, 2012 Dear Friends: This is a copy of my remarks made at Masses on the weekend of June 23-24: “I would be remiss if I didn’t say something about the elephant in the room. Yes. As has been … Continue reading Parish Priest Speaks Out On Silence
The Vast Difference Between Official and Personal
Click here to read: "Guilty!" by Anthony Massimini, The 21st Century American Catholic, June 22, 2012 Excerpt: "I know many Philadelphia priests. I count them among the finest men I have had the privilege to know. And I know they are personally grieving for the children. They are also grieving for their perpetrator brothers and for the … Continue reading The Vast Difference Between Official and Personal
This Mother’s Verdict
I just finished reading "Catholics have rendered a verdict" - an opinion piece in today's Philadelphia Inquirer by Orlando R. Barone. He ends his thoughtful column with, "No bishop living today will see that trusting smile fully restored, but no living bishop can dodge the moral imperative to begin the healing. There will be more … Continue reading This Mother’s Verdict
Conscience vs. Obedience
Click here to read: "Conscience vs. obedience: The case against Monsignor Lynn," by Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press, DailyTimes.com, June 24, 2012 "The Catholic church hierarchy certainly thinks there's too much discussion in the U.S. about conscience, that people use it to justify any kind of proclivity," said Mathew Schmalz, a religious studies professor at the … Continue reading Conscience vs. Obedience
Marsico Passes Child Protection Legislation Through House Judiciary Committee
I find it interesting that he only mentions the Sandusky trial in this statement. I guess he didn't find the Philadelphia Grand Jury Reports and Msgr. Lynn's trial compelling. - Susan Marsico Passes Child Protection Legislation through House Judiciary Committee 6/20/2012 HARRISBURG –Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin) issued the following statement in regard to the passage … Continue reading Marsico Passes Child Protection Legislation Through House Judiciary Committee
Guilty Verdict Is a Victory for Children and Catholics
by Susan Matthews For the first time ever, a jury has found a Catholic Church official guilty of child endangerment. It certainly wasn't the first time one was guilty, but it's an important step toward making it the last time. This verdict will do more to protect children than any Bishops' charter or archdiocesan initiative. … Continue reading Guilty Verdict Is a Victory for Children and Catholics
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