While I put together my thoughts on today, I thought I'd share one of our commentor's thoughts. - Susan by "Had It Catholic" These are SOME of the things that disappointed me as I watched the live stream of the announcement, today: 1. Neither Chaput nor the woman in charge of this weekends parish-based “counseling … Continue reading Had It Catholic’s Take on Today’s Press Conference
A Legal Note on Comments
Tomorrow is bound to be an emotional day. I'd love to offer free rein here but Kathy and I need to err on the side of caution. We don't want anything to jeopardize the community that has been created within the comments section. Commenters must respect others and the facts here. All facts stated in … Continue reading A Legal Note on Comments
Philadelphia Priest Removals: Sin & Absolution
I'm not sure how to prepare for tomorrow. I'm trying to reconcile good memories of a priest who had a positive impact on my husband's and my life with very unsettling facts. Both are real. Do bad acts negate the good? Dr. Fitzgibbons, an Archdiocesan psychiatrist for whom I ghostwrote in the early 90s, had told … Continue reading Philadelphia Priest Removals: Sin & Absolution
New Blog Published by Former St. Charles Seminary Professor
Understanding Vatican Council II and the role of the laity is important to understanding how we can help prevent clergy sex abuse and protect children. Anthony Massimini shares his knowledge of the Catechism of the Catholic Church on his new site. http://www.the21stcenturyamericancatholic.blogspot.com
Priest said teens ‘were more than willing’
Click here to read: "Priest: Teen girls 'were more than willing," by Joseph A. Slobodzian, The Philadelphia Inquirer, May 2, 2012
First Friday Vigil Tomorrow
Sister Maureen Turlish, SND invites all to a first Friday vigil for victims and the protection of children tomorrow between noon and 1 p.m. in front of the Archdiocesan Office Building at 222 N. 17th Street, Philadelphia. Archbishop Chaput will hold a press conference at 2 p.m.
SNAP Vigil Tonight
SNAP is holding a vigil tonight (May 3) from 9pm to 10:15pm with SNAP's executive director, David Clohessy. The point of the vigil is to prevent further abuse. We know that tomorrow Archbishop Chaput is making an announcement. We want church officials to disclose more, not less, about predatory priests, and explain why they kept … Continue reading SNAP Vigil Tonight
Friday’s Announcement: Which Priests Are Out?
Today, Archbishop Chaput held a meeting of Archdiocesan priests at Cardinal O'Hara High School. Many presume he shared the outcome of at least some of the investigations regarding the priest removals that occurred in the wake of the 2011 Grand Jury Report. I don't think we'll hear much more than speculation until Friday's public announcement (0n … Continue reading Friday’s Announcement: Which Priests Are Out?
Announcement on Priests Removed From Ministry May Come Today
Click here to read: "Announcement may be at hand on accused priests," by John P. Martin and David O'Reilly, The Philadelphia Inquirer, May 2, 2012 Excerpt: Archbishop Charles J. Chaput plans to meet Wednesday with hundreds of Archdiocese of Philadelphia priests, stirring hopes that he may announce the fates of nearly two dozen clergy suspended … Continue reading Announcement on Priests Removed From Ministry May Come Today
Where Are Your Borderlines?
Father Brennan said allowing teen to watch porn and climb in bed with him was "borderline inappropriate." Click here to read: "Priest admitted to letting teen watch porn, sharing bed with him," by John P. Martin and Joseph A. Slobodzian, The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 30, 2012
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