Click here to read: "Witness Links West Virginia Bishop to Priest Abuse," by Tony Hanson, CBS Philly, April 18, 2012 "A witness, who says he was raped by a Father Stanley Gana, has testified that Gana put him on the phone with then Father Michael Bransfield, who allegedly said he was going to have the … Continue reading Witness Links West Virginia’s Bishop Bransfield to Abuse
Fourth Week of Trial Begins with Another Victim’s Testimony
Click here to read: "Witness: Priest plied me with booze, molested me," by Joseph Slobodzian, The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 16th, 2012 (updated by John P. Martin) "The Rev. Thomas J. Smith had offered to take him and another boy on a trip to Hershey Park, driving a recreational vehicle borrowed from the second boy's parents. … Continue reading Fourth Week of Trial Begins with Another Victim’s Testimony
Father Tom Doyle’s Testimony: Bevilacqua Obstructed Justice
The latest legal analysis from the Philly Priest Abuse Trial Blog... Click here to read: http://www.priestabusetrial.com/2012/04/canon-law-expert-cardinal-bevilacqua.html#comment-form
Our Mother of Consolation Parish Forum On Sexual Abuse This Wed.
Our Mother of Consolation Parish Forum on Sexual Abuse Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Our Mother of Consolation Parish The Parish Hall 7 East Chestnut Hill Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19118 215-247-0430 http://www.omcparish.com Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM The Psychology of Sexual Abuse This event will feature two mental health professionals sharing their expertise in the field of … Continue reading Our Mother of Consolation Parish Forum On Sexual Abuse This Wed.
Protect Your Kids From Sex Abuse: Free Seminar at Upper Main Line YMCA
All are invited to attend a FREE Child Abuse Prevention Seminar on Saturday, April 14, from 9-11 a.m. at the Upper Main Line YMCA, 1416 Berwyn-Paoli Road, Berwyn, Johnson Room, Early Learning Center. Sponsored by JUSTICE4PAKIDS the seminar features experts on keeping kids safe from sex abuse. “We all know the message of stranger danger, … Continue reading Protect Your Kids From Sex Abuse: Free Seminar at Upper Main Line YMCA
Displaced Loyalty
Click here to read: "Alleged victim's mother: Priest admitted 'something inappropriate,'" by John P. Martin and Joseph A. Slobodzian, The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 11, 2012 Excerpt: Her 14-year-old son was visibly shaken after spending the night with the Rev. James Brennan in 1996, she said. The boy clung to his mother and refused to sleep … Continue reading Displaced Loyalty
A Letter from a Survivor
Sexual abuse of children-the very topic-arouses a myriad of emotions, from anger to disbelief. When the alleged perpetrator is a priest, reactions range from rage at the accused and/or Church to disbelief and hostility towards the victims. Under American law we are all entitled to due process. When a crime has been committed, the court … Continue reading A Letter from a Survivor
Trial Update: Nun Fired For Reporting Priest’s Porn
Click here to read: "Reporting priest's porn got her fired, witness says," by Joseph A. Slobodzian, April 9, 2012 Excerpt: A few months after DePaoli arrived at the rural parish, Scary testified, she began noticing mail for him being delivered to her address at a parish building rather than the rectory where he lived. The … Continue reading Trial Update: Nun Fired For Reporting Priest’s Porn
PA Attorney’s Analysis of the Lynn Trial
Max Kennerly is a Beasley Firm attorney blogging on the Msgr. Lynn trial. His posts are informative about the challenges associated with prosecuting child sex abuse cases in PA. Click here to read: There's No "Normal" Way for a Clergy Abuse or Sexual Assault Victim to Act, April 6, 2012
Time for Spring Cleaning
The National Catholic Reporter has published an insider's view of the Philly clergy sex abuse trial by Rocco Palmo, Whispers In the Loggia creator and blogger. Click here to read: In Philadelphia Church, at a Crossroads," April 9, 2012. As always the comments are very pointed and interesting. Frequent site commenter Gerald Slevin's observations are … Continue reading Time for Spring Cleaning
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