Lawyers Ask PA High Court to Step In

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"Pa. high court is asked to review charges against monsignor" By John P. Martin INQUIRER STAFF WRITER, January 12, 2012 Attorneys for the Philadelphia monsignor accused of enabling priests to molest altar boys asked Thursday that the state's highest court review the charges, an unusual legal maneuver that could scuttle or delay the trial. Click here … Continue reading Lawyers Ask PA High Court to Step In

Catholic League Couldn’t Be Less Christ-Like With Latest Release

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The Catholic League used the clip art at left in a press release in regard to the Boston Victims' Summit. To use such art in relation to the issue of clergy sex abuse is reprehensible. Regardless of what you think about the law suits, the media or the issue in general - the bottom line … Continue reading Catholic League Couldn’t Be Less Christ-Like With Latest Release

Church Employee Reports Directly to Child Abuse Hotline

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This is how child abuse reporting should work. "Fed indict Pa. priest on child porn charges," by Joe Mandak, the Associated Press, Jan. 4, 2012 "PITTSBURGH - A Pittsburgh-area Catholic priest has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges he possessed thousands of images of child pornography on his computer, discs, books and … Continue reading Church Employee Reports Directly to Child Abuse Hotline

A Blog for Everything Else Philadelphia and Catholic…

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The Philly Catholic Post has been created for readers and comment givers who wanted to tackle broader issues.  The site will serve as an independent news source and forum for all things Philadelphia and Catholic. Please visit and share your thoughts. Catholics4Change.com will remain committed to protecting children and offering solidarity to victims of clergy … Continue reading A Blog for Everything Else Philadelphia and Catholic…

Examining the Connection Between Seminary Formation and Clergy Sex Abuse

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"A Change in Formation How the sexual abuse crisis has reshaped priestly training" By Katarina Schuth, America - The National Catholic Weekly, January 2, 2011 "Over the past decade, many thoughtful Catholics have wondered if a connection can be established between seminary formation and sexual abuse by clergy. The answer is complicated, but the significant … Continue reading Examining the Connection Between Seminary Formation and Clergy Sex Abuse

96% of Children Who Report Sex Abuse Are Telling Truth

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"What people need to know is that, according to the literature on the subject, if a child discloses abuse, about 96 percent of the time some sort of abuse did occur. That’s the figure—around 96 percent." - Michael Stinson, director of prevention services at the Joseph J. Peters Institute, a non-profit mental health agency focused on sexual … Continue reading 96% of Children Who Report Sex Abuse Are Telling Truth

Four Priests Have Tried to Help Prosecution in Sex Abuse Scandal

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by Jeremy Roebuck for The Philadelphia Inquirer "At least four priests, described by lawyers as "whistle-blowers," have come forward hoping to aid in the prosecution of current and former clergy members accused in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia sex-abuse scandal. However, an archdiocesan policy requiring them to notify church lawyers before talking to law enforcement could … Continue reading Four Priests Have Tried to Help Prosecution in Sex Abuse Scandal

Suit Against St. Luke’s Msgr. Flood Withdrawn

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Click here to read: "Sex abuse suit withdrawn against Glenside priest," by Jeremy Roebuck, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Dec. 21, 2011 Excerpt: "An attorney for the plaintiff cautioned Monday against reading too much into his decision to drop the case. "My client stands by his claims he was abused," said lawyer Thomas C. Crumplar. "The archdiocese … Continue reading Suit Against St. Luke’s Msgr. Flood Withdrawn