Click here to read: "Philadelphia cardinal's death investigated," Fox News.com, February 10, 2012 Excerpt: "Risa Vetri Ferman, district attorney in suburban Montgomery County, said Friday that she wants to lay to rest any speculation about Bevilacqua's end, given the "peculiar" timing of the 88-year-old cardinal's death just a day after a judge ruled him competent … Continue reading DA Probes Cardinal Bevilacqua’s Death
Cardinal Egan Retracts Apology
This highlights the ignorance and arrogance that has hindered any real healing and change. Click here to read: "Cardinal Egan Criticized for Retracting Apology on Sex Abuse Crisis," by Andy Newman, The New York Times, February 7, 2012 Excerpt: “I never should have said that,” (in reference to apology) and added, “I don’t think we … Continue reading Cardinal Egan Retracts Apology
Legislative Battle Continues In Child Sex Abuse Cases
Click here to read cover story: "Pushing the Limit: Examining the Legislative Battle Over the Statute of Limitation in Child Sex Abuse Cases," by Tara Murtha, Philadelphia Weekly, Feb. 8, 2012. Excerpt: PA Catholic Conference spokesperson Amy Hill declined to discuss SOL reform with PW , saying it was a “sensitive issue.” However, Hill emailed … Continue reading Legislative Battle Continues In Child Sex Abuse Cases
Breaking News: Judge Sarmina Rules To Allow Prior Bad Acts
Common Pleas Judge Teresa Sarmina ruled today that the clergy sex abuse allegations are relevant to the upcoming trial of Monsignor William Lynn and can be introduced.
Many Prayed for Philadelphia Catholic Church During First Friday Vigil
Click here to watch: "Protesters Pray for the Future of the Philadelphia Catholic Church," CBS Philly, Feb.3, 2012
Pope Sends Telegram Upon Cardinal Bevilacqua’s Death
Click here to read: "Cardinal Bevilacqua, retired Philadelphia Archbishop, Dies at age 88," by Catholic News Service, Feb. 1, 2012
Judge Comments on Catholic Church Sex Abuse Crisis
Click here to read: "Sex abuse 'widespread' in Catholic Church, judge says," by Jeremy Roebuck, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Feb. 1 Excerpt - Reviewing a list of questions to be asked of potential jurors, Common Pleas Court Judge M. Teresa Sarmina arrived at one that read "Do you believe child sex abuse is a widespread problem … Continue reading Judge Comments on Catholic Church Sex Abuse Crisis
Cardinal Bevilacqua Has Died
Breaking News. Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua Has Died. Posts to follow.
Parish Schools – Separate from Diocese or Not?
Commentary by Susan Matthews In the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, parishes are separate and distinct entities . The pastor is the ultimate decision-maker for the parish and parish school. However, those pastors take a vow of obedience to their Bishop. It’s confusing and very convenient for Archdiocesan finances, their legal team and the Office for Catholic … Continue reading Parish Schools – Separate from Diocese or Not?
Bishops Head to Rome this Feb. for Symposium on Safeguarding Children
Click here to read: Bishops and religious superiors from across the world will go to Rome in February for the launch of the Catholic Church’s global initiative on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
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